French Destroyer Albatros *DONE*

My very old card for Albatros not withstanding, I was good with the direction this was going. I like the option of Desperate AA for the French. I agree with Weeds, Desperate AA + Valiant Stand might be too much (it would certainly raise the cost, but could it be done fairly?)

Albatros

Ship - Destroyer

Year: 1931
Cost:?
Speed: 2
MG: 5-5-4
AA: 5
ASW: 4
TT: 2-1-1
A/VA/HP: 2/7/2

DESPERATE AA: Once per game, before you roll this unit's Antiair attack against an enemy Aircraft, you may declare that you're using Desperate AA. If you do, roll two extra attack dice against that Aircraft.

VALIANT STAND: This unit rolls one extra attack die when making Torpedo attacks against Battleships

Nice

Looks good to me. Probably a borderline 7/8. As SWO says, 8 compared to the comparable French DDs.

As I said, I think it is borderline. But our experience during the previous decks is that rounding down is usually the better way to go than rounding up. Round up and you get a unit that sits in the tackle box. Round down and you get a unit that is at least sometimes playable. (We tend to be pretty conservative so rounding down usually - not always - ends up the wiser option.)

Anyway, I agree with waratsea4 that this would be better at a cost of 7. The main technical reason is I don't think the SA "package" is as good as the other three 8 point French DDs. I think it is closer to Leopard in value.

Smoke, sub hunter and Close escort are the "big three" SAs for DDs. The nice thing is when you compare this proposed DD to the other French options they all still have a unique combination and niche. Even Le Hardi and Brestois retain their unique advantages IMO.

Maybe we need a vote? I would vote 7.