I'm playing DAIM as Japan, took the historical path.
By the end of '42 I conquered China, Indo-China, Australasia, India, Persia, Iraq, and all of Pacific. Had lots of trouble with the US Navy because they were very careful with their carriers and whenever a single carrier was close to getting sunk they would withdraw and then we would both go back to our ports to repair the damage (myself often having almost-sunk CVs as well). Also, I don't use Naval Bombers because I find them gamey due to their extreme efficiency.
In '41 Barbarossa began, but the Germans were quickly pushed back behind Warsaw. I was pissed off because I thought this would ruin my game as it seemed the Germans wouldn't live to see the end of '41, but then they miraculously pressed forwards and reached Leningrad, Moscow and Stalingrad. In '42 Moscow fell, and in early '43 they held all three cities and were on their way towards Baku. I intended to invade the USA, but then I thought I should help the Germans (because in '43 the Soviet counter-offensive began, they regained Stalingrad and beyond), so in mid-43 I DoWed the Soviets. To keep it short, in early '44 the Bitter Peace fired. Also, after two years I finally managed to drag the US Fleet into a series of decisive battles so they no more have either CVs or BBs.
What next? I would try to invade the US, but I’m afraid I could not match them on the ground since they have ~150 infantry and 40 armored divisions. My army is 110 infantry, 9 Mtn, 3 Armored, 18 motorized, 15 Marines (Arm, Mot and Mar have SP Art). I have only 12 Tactical Bombers (had 20, but lost 8 due to not having a garrison when a revolt occurred where they were based), and 20 Ftr (I’m ahead of them when it comes to Doctrines). I guess I should take them out first, since I could not support guarding the Pacific while still waging a full-scale war in Africa/Europe (out of my 205 IC, I need 60 for supplies only, and my TC is red due to partisan activity).
Also, now that the Eastern Front is gone, does anyone have any idea what will be going on in Europe? If anything, cuz somehow I think it might just
By the end of '42 I conquered China, Indo-China, Australasia, India, Persia, Iraq, and all of Pacific. Had lots of trouble with the US Navy because they were very careful with their carriers and whenever a single carrier was close to getting sunk they would withdraw and then we would both go back to our ports to repair the damage (myself often having almost-sunk CVs as well). Also, I don't use Naval Bombers because I find them gamey due to their extreme efficiency.
In '41 Barbarossa began, but the Germans were quickly pushed back behind Warsaw. I was pissed off because I thought this would ruin my game as it seemed the Germans wouldn't live to see the end of '41, but then they miraculously pressed forwards and reached Leningrad, Moscow and Stalingrad. In '42 Moscow fell, and in early '43 they held all three cities and were on their way towards Baku. I intended to invade the USA, but then I thought I should help the Germans (because in '43 the Soviet counter-offensive began, they regained Stalingrad and beyond), so in mid-43 I DoWed the Soviets. To keep it short, in early '44 the Bitter Peace fired. Also, after two years I finally managed to drag the US Fleet into a series of decisive battles so they no more have either CVs or BBs.
What next? I would try to invade the US, but I’m afraid I could not match them on the ground since they have ~150 infantry and 40 armored divisions. My army is 110 infantry, 9 Mtn, 3 Armored, 18 motorized, 15 Marines (Arm, Mot and Mar have SP Art). I have only 12 Tactical Bombers (had 20, but lost 8 due to not having a garrison when a revolt occurred where they were based), and 20 Ftr (I’m ahead of them when it comes to Doctrines). I guess I should take them out first, since I could not support guarding the Pacific while still waging a full-scale war in Africa/Europe (out of my 205 IC, I need 60 for supplies only, and my TC is red due to partisan activity).
Also, now that the Eastern Front is gone, does anyone have any idea what will be going on in Europe? If anything, cuz somehow I think it might just