JediJobu Posted August 17, 2000 Share Posted August 17, 2000 I'm still kind of new to the game but I wanted to do a poll. Which do you prefer to play Allies or Axis? If Allies - which country, if any, do you like better? And also important - a quick statement as to why you like your side better? Thanks all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionn Posted August 17, 2000 Share Posted August 17, 2000 I prefer the Dark Side because, as a Sith lord, I can do my Darth Vader impression ( I actually do a really good one . ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mannheim Tanker Posted August 17, 2000 Share Posted August 17, 2000 Axis - they have cool toys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cypaulding Posted August 17, 2000 Share Posted August 17, 2000 Allies, esp. Americans because it is more of a challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Blow Posted August 17, 2000 Share Posted August 17, 2000 Axis....I can understand the words of our Allied friends as they have their ranks decimated!!!! When I play the Allied side, the Axis troops all speak gibberish! Oh, I mean German. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncounio Posted August 17, 2000 Share Posted August 17, 2000 Allies, and free french when possible Ah well perhaps that's because I am French Do you know any country which has a national anthem calling people to arms and slaughter <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Aux armes citoyens, formez vos bataillons...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Well why the allies, well also by gallic nature, it is more challenging to roam the battlefield with a puny sherman than with an überpanzer (ie H39 off course ) ------------------ Nicolas http://perso.infonie.fr/nicolas.counio/combat_mission1.html "Deux intellectuels assis vont moins loin qu'une brute qui marche" Un Taxi Pour Tobrouk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WendellM Posted August 17, 2000 Share Posted August 17, 2000 My initial feeling was toward the Germans. As stated above, their "toys" are cooler, plus they lost (playing the side that won and winning is less "impressive" than playing the side that lost and winning ). Also, I have lots more WW II German books than Allied... However, my initial PBEM opponent lives in Germany and thus has preferred to play the German side in our three games. Our first one had me as the British, and though I won, I wasn't comfortable with the "weird" equipment (my learning about WW II was in an American-centric environment after all ). In our second battle, my Americans did quite well. Our third is an early US tank vs. German tank battle, confirming my worst fears about US armor (but I'm making a rally, though it may be short-lived). So, I must confess that the Americans have really grown on me, and I now generally prefer them (though the Germans are a close second). Though their armor is poor (at least early on), their large squad size is a plus. I'm also more familiar with their equipment than the British/French, and there is a certain built-in identification when commanding one's actual nationality. [This message has been edited by WendellM (edited 08-17-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pascal DI FOLCO Posted August 17, 2000 Share Posted August 17, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by JediJobu: I'm still kind of new to the game but I wanted to do a poll. Which do you prefer to play Allies or Axis? If Allies - which country, if any, do you like better? And also important - a quick statement as to why you like your side better? Thanks all<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I prefer Germans: not only because the Dark Side thing, but mainly because I prefer their weapons (ah those wonderful JagdPanzer !) and they are generally outnumbered - The Alamo syndrom... But I alsi have a fondness for those gallant British & Polish airborne, which must confront Tigers armed only with those ridiculous (back)Gammon bombs and some PIATs...Arnhem memories... ------------------ PDF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howardb Posted August 17, 2000 Share Posted August 17, 2000 Always been playing Axis. Flight sim's, boardgames, computer games, the works. Always been on the Axis side. Dunno really. Someone mentioned Star Wars and funny enough I always play the Dark Side there too... is this something for Freud? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chupacabra Posted August 17, 2000 Share Posted August 17, 2000 Either. No preference. ------------------ Soy super bien, soy super super bien, soy bien bien super bien bien bien super super. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediJobu Posted August 17, 2000 Author Share Posted August 17, 2000 I'll do a tally when we get more responses. I agree so far with what someone mentioned as the "Alamo Syndrome". I always like to play the underdog and try to come with a way to "beat the odds"... BTW, Chupacabra - are you from PR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarmo Posted August 17, 2000 Share Posted August 17, 2000 Both, but I lean towards axis. Maybe it's the underdog syndrome, or maybe it's the übertank syndrome. ------------------ Now, would this brilliant plan involve us climbing out of our trenches and walking slowly towards the enemy sir? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chupacabra Posted August 17, 2000 Share Posted August 17, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by JediJobu: BTW, Chupacabra - are you from PR?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Oh, the name? No, I'm a white boy from New York. As legends go, the Chupacabra's just about the funniest, though. ------------------ Soy super bien, soy super super bien, soy bien bien super bien bien bien super super. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeydz Posted August 17, 2000 Share Posted August 17, 2000 I don't have a real preference for any specific side, but I sure do get a kick commanding the US, and my name as the commander of a squad, or a tank commander. I can't wait until I see Maj. Diaz leading an Infantry Battalion to victory. Man I love this game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greybeard 101st Posted August 17, 2000 Share Posted August 17, 2000 Always American, usually 101st Airborne, since I was in that division. Sorry just can't play the germans, no offense, my father spent 4 years fighting them. ------------------ -kill 'em all and let God sort them out- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdog Posted August 17, 2000 Share Posted August 17, 2000 Axis I like German cars, the under dog & cool toy thing to Big Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Babra Posted August 17, 2000 Share Posted August 17, 2000 Canucks. Fireflies! Crocodiles! Wasps! Badgers! Kangaroos! Who could ask for more? (Except maybe an Armoured car with a gun). ------------------ Sounds like 100% weapons-grade bolonium to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankDawg Posted August 17, 2000 Share Posted August 17, 2000 Almost always the Allies. Much more of a challenge. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatAWilson Posted August 17, 2000 Share Posted August 17, 2000 German mom and American dad, born in Germany but raised in the U.S. - I play either side. In general I prefer to play German but not so much that I don't play Allied. When playing Allied I like the Americans for the variety of equipment and the obvious reason that I'm American. The British make a nice change of pace though. I usually don't play Canadian, French, or Polish but that's mainly because there are only so many hours in a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaffertape Posted August 17, 2000 Share Posted August 17, 2000 I'm with Babra here. Canadians whenever possible. And I totally agree with the comment on cannonless armoured cars. I'd love to see the Staghound get added. GAFF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediJobu Posted August 17, 2000 Author Share Posted August 17, 2000 Ok, after 2.5 hours here's the tally.. Allies - 7 (3 US, 1 Fr, 2 Canadians and 1 (anyone) Axis - 8 No Preference - 2 It is interesting to note that a lot of folks play certain nations for specific reasons (where born, military duty with certain unit, etc.) as opposed to just a reason withing the game itself. I'm not a shrink or anything, just an observation. Keep the POLL GoiNG!!! "Help you I can, Yes, Uhmmmm..." -Yoda in The Empire Strikes Back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardinal Fang Posted August 17, 2000 Share Posted August 17, 2000 Allies, Americans specifically. Never really thought to wonder why probably when I was a kid getting into wargaming (lo those many years ago) I had an affinity to "my side" (I'm an American in case you didn't know) and now its probably a combination of habit, the fact that I'm more familiar with the equipment, and it's "my side". Cardinal Fang Nobody Expects The Spanish Inquisition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smaragdadler Posted August 17, 2000 Share Posted August 17, 2000 I play both sides, because I think so I am learning more different tactics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarhead Posted August 17, 2000 Share Posted August 17, 2000 In my case in depends on the scenario. If IM defending I prefer to play as the Axis. If I do play as the Allies in the defense I mainly use US or British airborne troops. In the attack I prefer the United States mixed Army and Armor. ------------------ Semper Fi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadayne Posted August 17, 2000 Share Posted August 17, 2000 Allies, specifically americans. I like having to move and shoot, not just sit there hoping shells ricochet ------------------ "Well then private, it must be sh*t. Good thing we didn't step in it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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