david12345 Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Against the computer, I ignored congress and staged all my American units all around the pacific. Japan still declared war about the same time, and I totally wasted them (on expert), didn't lose any island that was garrisonable before hostilities. I'm thinking this would work against humans as well becuase the penalties are not enough to offset the rewards of moving early. To win the game, the Japanese, IMO, need to expand, and there is no way to do that without bringing the USA into the war regardless or readiness. I think the game should penalize the Americans more, perhaps reduced funding? Opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romulus68 Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Versus a human I would let you sit there unable to do anything (declare war) as I swept through Asia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armuss Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 I play vs. AI & Japan ignores my fleet - USA mobilization reduced to 0%... A thee when Japan (AI) ruled the war? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catacol Highlander Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 My allied opponent has done this, and US mobilisation has fallen to less than 10%. If I just leave him there to stew in his newly populated islands do I run the risk of losing out big time by delaying Pearl Harbour? Are all those ships at Pearl going to come to him as a bonus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill101 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 The Allies would really benefit the most from having the USA in the game as soon as possible, so if your opponent has sent the fleet out early then I would say let him. It gives Germany more time to hammer away at the UK and USSR before US forces will be able to arrive in Europe to help turn the tide, and Japan will also enjoy a little more time of peace. The US fleet at Pearl Harbor is only deployed when the US joins the Allies, so while as a result of this US strategy you may find it harder to launch a surprise attack on Hawaii, the delayed US entrance into the war is of so much more benefit to the Axis that you can enjoy this moment for as long as it lasts. But once Japan starts attacking neutrals in S.E. Asia and the Pacific then the situation will change. This low US mobilization does of course open up the possibility of a Japanese invasion of Siberia... with the USSR out of the war an Axis victory is far more likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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