resource shortages in multi player?

[Majorball]

Is there any need for the USA, USSR and UK to trade for rare metals off minor countries in multi player?

We have noticed in our multi player game that this starves the axis of resources to the point where it ruins the game unless the major Allies trade rares with the Axis. I think it better for the major allies to not trade for rares from minors and let the Axis trade with minors for them as it will probably be more expensive for them trading with minor countries.

Anyone else had resource problems in their games and if so what house rules do you implement?

Any oponions?

 

[Elijah]

Is there any need for the USA, USSR and UK to trade for rare metals off minor countries in multi player?

We have noticed in our multi player game that this starves the axis of resources to the point where it ruins the game unless the major Allies trade rares with the Axis. I think it better for the major allies to not trade for rares from minors and let the Axis trade with minors for them as it will probably be more expensive for them trading with minor countries.

Anyone else had resource problems in their games and if so what house rules do you implement?

Any oponions?

We've been just using a rule where on Day 2 of the Scenario, the Axis are allowed to do any and all trade agreements they want before the Allies can do so, then on Day 3 the Allies can trade freely. This seems to work well enough to allow the axis to stockpile a couple years of resources before the game begins.