Post by Theaetetus on Jun 10, 2023 14:35:12 GMT
In proportion to the actual number that served, auxiliaries are one of the most under-represented units in the game, probably because their combat value was indirect, making it harder to classify their role in a game focused on tactical combat.
So, when do you use auxiliaries in your fleet builds?
- Which auxiliaries do you use? How do you play them?
- If you don't use auxiliaries, why not? What would make you want to play auxiliaries?
Which auxiliary is your favourite (in practice if you play them, or in theory if you don't)?
I'll start:
I seldom use auxiliaries, but I'll list my favourites
1. T1 Landing Ship—This was the first auxiliary I drew from a booster; if the landing ability triggered it almost pays for itself, and (in theory) it can give you a points edge when facing a 50+ point BB
2. Nordmark/Vestal—Repair is a nice ability, though I've found it more useful in bigger (and therefore longer) games
3. Queen Mary—Points every turn is cool :-)
4. Chitose/Chiyoda—I like "mothership" type cards like these two, and especially like the free (if weak) squadrons and free basing. The extra planes bring a lot of flexibility to Air builds (Chitose is always a consideration for my IJN carrier builds)
5. Atlantis/Kormoran—Long Cruise and Disguise seem like a fun combination, though I have not played much with them. The combination of Torpedoes and Guns makes it seem as if you could do serious damage with these ships if you play them right
So, when do you use auxiliaries in your fleet builds?
- Which auxiliaries do you use? How do you play them?
- If you don't use auxiliaries, why not? What would make you want to play auxiliaries?
Which auxiliary is your favourite (in practice if you play them, or in theory if you don't)?
I'll start:
I seldom use auxiliaries, but I'll list my favourites
1. T1 Landing Ship—This was the first auxiliary I drew from a booster; if the landing ability triggered it almost pays for itself, and (in theory) it can give you a points edge when facing a 50+ point BB
2. Nordmark/Vestal—Repair is a nice ability, though I've found it more useful in bigger (and therefore longer) games
3. Queen Mary—Points every turn is cool :-)
4. Chitose/Chiyoda—I like "mothership" type cards like these two, and especially like the free (if weak) squadrons and free basing. The extra planes bring a lot of flexibility to Air builds (Chitose is always a consideration for my IJN carrier builds)
5. Atlantis/Kormoran—Long Cruise and Disguise seem like a fun combination, though I have not played much with them. The combination of Torpedoes and Guns makes it seem as if you could do serious damage with these ships if you play them right
. One time I did a scenario based on the sinking of Roma by aerial attack, 100pts of German aircraft and subs, against 100 points of UK escorts including the BB Nelson, the British had to get Vittorio Veneto, Roma, Andrea Doria, Ciao Dulio, and Aquila across the map alive. The Italian battleships had their armor values but could only make anti air attacks. Germany won by sinking the two older Italian battleships and Aquila! I think I’ll try to adapt the scenario to the Pacific using US or Japanese carriers.
