Read thru the thread after getting SnS and playing it into late '39.
I also have noted Japan getting owned by China et al. I did notice that it was the entire chinese consortium, all 6 different chinese nations, including Siankang, jumped all over Japan. That may explain why Japan hit a brick wall in Xangxi. Don't know if others have noticed such an alliance vs Japan. I did do the "tag" command to take a look at Japan, manpower was a definite issue. Not enough troops vs a horde of regular Nat Chinese divs of 3 Inf x 1 Art. That is after me giving Japan only the bonus.
On the other side, Germany, sans bonus, went thru Poland like a hot knife thru butter, redeployed, and has blown thru the Maginot Line like it wasn't even there. No declaration against Lux, Bel, or Neth. It is early Dec '39 and France will be toast by Christmas. Really??
USA, on the other hand, is a restless powerhouse. MacArthur became president in '36 and has promoted a massive IC/infrastructure boom, while diplomatically preparing for war. My base neutrality is 5.88, I could declare vs Japan right now if I wished and am getting constant offers to join the Allies. As soon as I go to full war mobilization, the IC will be almost 600.
Probably going to rescue Cuba from it's kleptocracy as my first act.
Was using them as a threat dumping ground, along with Japan.
Love the added stuff in SnS. But yeah, something seems out of whack in Asia and with the opening moves in Europe. I will have to work hard to get FDR back in by '40, as I understand the Infamy event is triggered only with him(??), not to mention just stay out fo the conflict for the next 2 years.