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Timber Loftis · 02-16-2003, 05:15 PM

I love Axis and Allies. I remember one late night spent "studying" for a WWII test in college over a game of Axis and Allies. We did poorly on the test but had tons of fun.

How old is the computer version? You think it's still available in stores or do I have to (*gasp*) resort to e(satan)Bay?

Ronn_Bman · 02-16-2003, 05:48 PM

Timber you can buy it on Amazon.com . I'd advise to buy used if possible to save money. Lots of times you can get the gamebox, manual, and all for half-price. I buy and sell, so I know.

Either way, make sure you get the 1.33 patch for A&A.

EDIT - Remember, if you use XP the music will be unusable.

[ 02-16-2003, 06:45 PM: Message edited by: Ronn_Bman ]

Chewbacca · 02-16-2003, 07:57 PM

I love that board game! It is alot of fun and challenging!

I own both the computer versions and the board game and I must say that the PC Iron Blitz edition scenarios are alot of fun and the new units make it a different game than the original. In both computer versions, the A.I. grows dumber the longer the game runs and rarely plays a creative opening, so I grow bored with the game fairly quickly although I have yet to play it multi. I miss the days past of all-night A&A sessions!

Chewbacca · 02-16-2003, 08:02 PM

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Originally posted by Timber Loftis:
I love Axis and Allies. I remember one late night spent "studying" for a WWII test in college over a game of Axis and Allies. We did poorly on the test but had tons of fun.

How old is the computer version? You think it's still available in stores or do I have to (*gasp*) resort to e(satan)Bay?

I looked everywhere but I could not find the Iron blitz edition, released in 1999, anywhere for sale, but I did find it on an abandware site. In consideration to house rules thats all I will say.

I did find the the 1998 regular edition in a cd jewel case for $9.99 via Amazon about a year ago.

02-16-2003, 09:15 PM

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Originally posted by Ar-Cunin:
I have to be contreary to the other posters.

As a very expirienced board-gamer I think it is one of the simpler (and not better) games out there. But that it my personal opinion, ofcourse. Don't let that stop you from enjoying it. [img]smile.gif[/img]

LoL I also have a Game Called World War II [img]smile.gif[/img] About a billion counters and detailed maps. YOu need a Ping Pong Table to play this game [img]smile.gif[/img] And of course there are the good Avalon Hill games, but A&A was a nice light evening of enjoyment for non-war gamers [img]smile.gif[/img]

Iron_Ranger · 02-16-2003, 11:09 PM

Thanks for the replies everyone. Its sounds pretty fun, too bad its 40 dollars..I dont think my parents would spend 40 dollars on a board game they would most likley never play.

John D Harris · 02-17-2003, 10:36 AM

Sorry IR,
I haven't played A&A form Avilon Hill, but I play panzer bilitz-panzer leader from AH and th couple of other AH games. They make great games you'll enjoy it.

Djinn Raffo · 02-17-2003, 02:18 PM

A&A was great..

Anyone play Shogun?

Ronn_Bman · 02-17-2003, 05:46 PM

DJ I actually had the boardgame, Shogun, but couldn't interest my friends. Apparently, by the time I bought it, they all were tired of me finding games that took entire weekends to play...lol. I eventually sold it in complete MINT condition.

Did you ever play the Shogun computer game? I heard it rated pretty well, and it's in the discount bins now, so I've been thinking about picking it up. Is it any good?

Djinn Raffo · 02-17-2003, 06:08 PM

Get it Ronn! It is bloody awesome! Their is a sequel to it in medieval europe.. But Shogun is great. The best tactical battles ever.. Army formations, archers, buddhist monks, musketeers.. battlefields, cavalry.. oh man Shogun is great video game!

02-16-2003, 05:15 PM	#11
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	I love Axis and Allies. I remember one late night spent "studying" for a WWII test in college over a game of Axis and Allies. We did poorly on the test but had tons of fun. How old is the computer version? You think it's still available in stores or do I have to (gasp) resort to e(satan)Bay? __________________

02-16-2003, 05:48 PM	#12
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 57 Posts: 5,177	Timber you can buy it on Amazon.com . I'd advise to buy used if possible to save money. Lots of times you can get the gamebox, manual, and all for half-price. I buy and sell, so I know. Either way, make sure you get the 1.33 patch for A&A. EDIT - Remember, if you use XP the music will be unusable. [ 02-16-2003, 06:45 PM: Message edited by: Ronn_Bman ] __________________ [img]\"http://home.carolina.rr.com/orthanc/pics/Spinning%20Hammer%20Sig%20Pic.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

02-16-2003, 07:57 PM	#13
Chewbacca Zartan Join Date: July 18, 2001 Location: America, On The Beautiful Earth Age: 50 Posts: 5,373	I love that board game! It is alot of fun and challenging! I own both the computer versions and the board game and I must say that the PC Iron Blitz edition scenarios are alot of fun and the new units make it a different game than the original. In both computer versions, the A.I. grows dumber the longer the game runs and rarely plays a creative opening, so I grow bored with the game fairly quickly although I have yet to play it multi. I miss the days past of all-night A&A sessions! __________________ Support Local Music and Record Stores! Got Liberty?

02-16-2003, 11:09 PM	#16
Iron_Ranger Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 18, 2002 Location: Where Eagles Dare Age: 36 Posts: 1,391	Thanks for the replies everyone. Its sounds pretty fun, too bad its 40 dollars..I dont think my parents would spend 40 dollars on a board game they would most likley never play. __________________ <br />[url]\"http://www.bratgirlcentral.com/cgi-bin/ouapforum/ikonboard/ikonboard.cgi\" target=\"_blank\">Once Upon A Paper</a><br />Living on a razors edge<br />Balancing on ledge<br />Living on a razors edge

02-17-2003, 10:36 AM	#17
John D Harris Ninja Storm Shadow Join Date: March 27, 2001 Location: Northport,Alabama, USA Age: 62 Posts: 3,577	Sorry IR, I haven't played A&A form Avilon Hill, but I play panzer bilitz-panzer leader from AH and th couple of other AH games. They make great games you'll enjoy it. __________________ Crustiest of the OLD COOTS "Donating mirrors for years to help the Liberal/Socialist find their collective rear-ends, because both hands doesn't seem to be working. Veitnam 61-65:KIA 1864 66:KIA 5008 67:KIA 9378 68:KIA 14594 69:KIA 9414 70:KIA 4221 71:KIA 1380 72:KIA 300 Afghanistan2001-2008 KIA 585 2009-2012 KIA 1465 and counting Davros 1 Much abliged Massachusetts

02-17-2003, 02:18 PM	#18
Djinn Raffo Ra Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: Ant Hill Age: 49 Posts: 2,397	A&A was great.. Anyone play Shogun?

02-17-2003, 05:46 PM	#19
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 57 Posts: 5,177	DJ I actually had the boardgame, Shogun, but couldn't interest my friends. Apparently, by the time I bought it, they all were tired of me finding games that took entire weekends to play...lol. I eventually sold it in complete MINT condition. Did you ever play the Shogun computer game? I heard it rated pretty well, and it's in the discount bins now, so I've been thinking about picking it up. Is it any good? __________________ [img]\"http://home.carolina.rr.com/orthanc/pics/Spinning%20Hammer%20Sig%20Pic.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

02-17-2003, 06:08 PM	#20
Djinn Raffo Ra Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: Ant Hill Age: 49 Posts: 2,397	Get it Ronn! It is bloody awesome! Their is a sequel to it in medieval europe.. But Shogun is great. The best tactical battles ever.. Army formations, archers, buddhist monks, musketeers.. battlefields, cavalry.. oh man Shogun is great video game!

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