Dude nice job in defeating both the syndies and the jap's. BTW could you post or give us a link to the mod youre using for the map icons (forts,air bases,etc.) ?
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@atty: Well, I found that Liege ended up being Wallonia's new capital, and since the borders would end up looking kinda weird with the rest of that area still under German control, I figured I would just give Wallonia all of it.
@Meadow: Very good points there about the Chinese flag. Chiang and his friends are not in power in Republican China, so I guess I can change it back to that striped version already in KR. I must also confess that my knowledge of Chinese politics, factions, and people around this time period is not very extensive.
@x777x: Germany had about 5 reactors the last time I checked.
@Small: I am actually not so sure on that. Many of Germany's allies have over 100 division armies (Poland and Hungary for example), but their biggest asset is the mighty Russian army, which had last I checked almost 600 divisions, many of them being mechanized, motorized, and armoured divisions.
@CylonAndrew: Would you believe me if I told you that the new British army has about 40 armoured divisions? The royalists seem to be very determined not to lose Britain ever again.
@ColonelIronboot: I cant recall exactly what the British have in total for divisions, but they do have a lot of them. The French have also built a huge army, with tons of motorized infantry and tank divisions. When I get around to it, I will post a comparison of the largest national armed forces.
@Cohacq: I am still brainstorming ideas on how to start the final battle. I have to admit though, I am running out of good ideas. I guess if anyone else has any realistic ideas on how to start the big show, they can PM me or something.
@Zhuge Liang: Afghanistan actually isn't fighting the entire allied alliance. I set it up so that only India and Afghanistan would be at war with each other, while keeping India in the allies.
@Spitfire_Pilot: Russia will be keeping some of its conquests, such as Mongolia and of course Transamur. But they will be creating a very powerful new ally out of northern China....
@thatguy: Nah, I don't really want to create any schism between Russia and Germany. I want both countries to maintain their very close relationship.
@Leviathan07: The AI usually only builds nuclear reactors in sets of two, plus, Germany has stretched its IC on building not only new reactors but also rocket test sites, new ground units, and recently on its new navy. Russia has more IC than Germany, so that is how they were able to beat the Germans to it. However, Germany is very close.....
@alex2123: Sorry, I don't really have any links to give for those.
@everyone: thanks for the comments!
Authors note: sorry for putting this off for so long, but I have recently hit some problems. First: I am having difficulty in adding in the 1952 US elections. The events fire, but the new ministers do not work. I think I might have run out of free minister ID's or something. Also, Germany's AI has not been behaving the way I want it too. They are not garrisoning their borders with the allied nations, but rather gathering tons of troops in a couple of coastal provinces and just letting them sit there. Its kinda annoying. Anyway, I will try to get these issues under contol, but until then, there probably wont be any new updates.
@Meadow: Very good points there about the Chinese flag. Chiang and his friends are not in power in Republican China, so I guess I can change it back to that striped version already in KR. I must also confess that my knowledge of Chinese politics, factions, and people around this time period is not very extensive.
@x777x: Germany had about 5 reactors the last time I checked.
@Small: I am actually not so sure on that. Many of Germany's allies have over 100 division armies (Poland and Hungary for example), but their biggest asset is the mighty Russian army, which had last I checked almost 600 divisions, many of them being mechanized, motorized, and armoured divisions.
@CylonAndrew: Would you believe me if I told you that the new British army has about 40 armoured divisions? The royalists seem to be very determined not to lose Britain ever again.
@ColonelIronboot: I cant recall exactly what the British have in total for divisions, but they do have a lot of them. The French have also built a huge army, with tons of motorized infantry and tank divisions. When I get around to it, I will post a comparison of the largest national armed forces.
@Cohacq: I am still brainstorming ideas on how to start the final battle. I have to admit though, I am running out of good ideas. I guess if anyone else has any realistic ideas on how to start the big show, they can PM me or something.
@Zhuge Liang: Afghanistan actually isn't fighting the entire allied alliance. I set it up so that only India and Afghanistan would be at war with each other, while keeping India in the allies.
@Spitfire_Pilot: Russia will be keeping some of its conquests, such as Mongolia and of course Transamur. But they will be creating a very powerful new ally out of northern China....
@thatguy: Nah, I don't really want to create any schism between Russia and Germany. I want both countries to maintain their very close relationship.
@Leviathan07: The AI usually only builds nuclear reactors in sets of two, plus, Germany has stretched its IC on building not only new reactors but also rocket test sites, new ground units, and recently on its new navy. Russia has more IC than Germany, so that is how they were able to beat the Germans to it. However, Germany is very close.....
@alex2123: Sorry, I don't really have any links to give for those.
@everyone: thanks for the comments!
Authors note: sorry for putting this off for so long, but I have recently hit some problems. First: I am having difficulty in adding in the 1952 US elections. The events fire, but the new ministers do not work. I think I might have run out of free minister ID's or something. Also, Germany's AI has not been behaving the way I want it too. They are not garrisoning their borders with the allied nations, but rather gathering tons of troops in a couple of coastal provinces and just letting them sit there. Its kinda annoying. Anyway, I will try to get these issues under contol, but until then, there probably wont be any new updates.
I noticed Nationalist China doing the same thing when I made them a pupet as Japan. I think 40 Divisions defending a costal province while I have my powerfull Navy is overkill. Were am I going to get my cannon fodder from now?
If the russians release a chinese puppet, we could have a korea-like crisis, but have is escalate into full-scale war.
An obvious suggestion, but have you modded the ministers into your save file? Just adding them to ministers_usa won't update your saves. But you've probably tried that. Glad to hear my advice about the Chinese flag makes sense, and good luck with the problems! This is by far the best AAR currently underway, it absolutely mustn't die.
You'd have to alter the save file itself to add more ministers. And as everyone else said, great AAR.
@russik112: sorry, I don't have any links to the sprites I use.
Alright, I finally got the ministers working in game, so this can finally continue. I am still working out how to get the German AI to behave properly, but I think I am beginning to get it to work out how I want it too. Now for an update.
An emphasis on mass production during the war with Japan left very little industrial resources to produce upgraded weapons and equipment. With the Pacific war now a thing of the past, the US can now focus on re-equipping the armed forces with brand new equipment. Everything from new tanks and armoured personnel carriers to new assault rifles for the infantry begins to enter service in massive numbers, very quickly closing the technological gap between the US and any potential enemies. (notably, the armies of the Mitteleuropan alliance)
India finishes its war with Afghanistan, with an unsurprising total victory over the small country. India's government decides to occupy Afghanistan indefinitely, in preparation for making the country a new Indian state.
The end of the Pacific war left mighty Russia in possession of the vast territories of northern China. After consultation with German officials and meetings with the exiled members of the old Qing imperial upper classes, Russia decides to establish a revived Qing empire spanning all of Northern China from Xinjiang in the west to Manchuria in the east. Emperor Pu Yi, who had been forced to flee the country many years ago during the Japanese invasion, now returns to the forbidden city in Peking to assume control of his revived kingdom. For the United States, the resurrection of the Qing Empire brings an alarming situation, as Pu Yi puts forward claims of control over not only Tibet and Yunnan, but also the Republic of China.
After the armed forces re-equipment program is completed, the United States once again shifts its industrial focus. After CIA intelligence indicates the beginning of a massive naval rearmament program by Germany, the decision is made to lay down the hulls of 18 brand new Enterprise class nuclear supercarriers, which will be completed in sets of 9. These massive warships, capable of carrying a huge number of advanced fighter jets, will hopefully cement American superiority on the high seas.
The status of American technological research by summer of 1952. American scientists continue to develop new, technologically advanced weapons, such as surface to air and surface to surface missiles.
New destroyers for the navy also begin to enter service, replacing obsolescent models that had been introduced during the war with the Syndicalist powers.
October, 1952. Germany announces to the entire world its successful test detonation of a combat ready nuclear weapon at a facility in northeastern Siberia. Germany now becomes the worlds 3rd nuclear power, with all the capabilities needed to deploy these devastating weapons. By now, rivalry begins to build between Mitteleuropa and the Allies, led by the United States, as Germany, Russia, and their client states continue to contest American and allied power in the globe. Many political analysts give a name to this forming rivalry, calling it a "cold war"......
The US navy's expansion program is further increased, with the laying down of 6 brand new Iowa class battlships as well as light cruisers, armed with a mix of light artillery and powerful guided missiles.
November, 1952. President Harry Truman's two terms come to an end as US citizens head to the polls to elect a new president. The democratic party, which had been in charge of the country for many years, is defeated by the very popular Republican candidate for President: American military hero of the war in Europe, General Dwight Eisenhower.
The new Republican administration of the United States, November 1952. Eisenhower's vice President is Californian Senator Richard Nixon, now famous throughout the country thanks to the so called "Checkers Speech" he gave on national television to defend himself from allegations of illegal campaign donations. Also note the assignment of General Omar Bradley, another hero of the fighting in Europe and one of the key figures from the liberation of Britain to head of the United States army.
Alright, I finally got the ministers working in game, so this can finally continue. I am still working out how to get the German AI to behave properly, but I think I am beginning to get it to work out how I want it too. Now for an update.
An emphasis on mass production during the war with Japan left very little industrial resources to produce upgraded weapons and equipment. With the Pacific war now a thing of the past, the US can now focus on re-equipping the armed forces with brand new equipment. Everything from new tanks and armoured personnel carriers to new assault rifles for the infantry begins to enter service in massive numbers, very quickly closing the technological gap between the US and any potential enemies. (notably, the armies of the Mitteleuropan alliance)
India finishes its war with Afghanistan, with an unsurprising total victory over the small country. India's government decides to occupy Afghanistan indefinitely, in preparation for making the country a new Indian state.
The end of the Pacific war left mighty Russia in possession of the vast territories of northern China. After consultation with German officials and meetings with the exiled members of the old Qing imperial upper classes, Russia decides to establish a revived Qing empire spanning all of Northern China from Xinjiang in the west to Manchuria in the east. Emperor Pu Yi, who had been forced to flee the country many years ago during the Japanese invasion, now returns to the forbidden city in Peking to assume control of his revived kingdom. For the United States, the resurrection of the Qing Empire brings an alarming situation, as Pu Yi puts forward claims of control over not only Tibet and Yunnan, but also the Republic of China.
After the armed forces re-equipment program is completed, the United States once again shifts its industrial focus. After CIA intelligence indicates the beginning of a massive naval rearmament program by Germany, the decision is made to lay down the hulls of 18 brand new Enterprise class nuclear supercarriers, which will be completed in sets of 9. These massive warships, capable of carrying a huge number of advanced fighter jets, will hopefully cement American superiority on the high seas.
The status of American technological research by summer of 1952. American scientists continue to develop new, technologically advanced weapons, such as surface to air and surface to surface missiles.
New destroyers for the navy also begin to enter service, replacing obsolescent models that had been introduced during the war with the Syndicalist powers.
October, 1952. Germany announces to the entire world its successful test detonation of a combat ready nuclear weapon at a facility in northeastern Siberia. Germany now becomes the worlds 3rd nuclear power, with all the capabilities needed to deploy these devastating weapons. By now, rivalry begins to build between Mitteleuropa and the Allies, led by the United States, as Germany, Russia, and their client states continue to contest American and allied power in the globe. Many political analysts give a name to this forming rivalry, calling it a "cold war"......
The US navy's expansion program is further increased, with the laying down of 6 brand new Iowa class battlships as well as light cruisers, armed with a mix of light artillery and powerful guided missiles.
November, 1952. President Harry Truman's two terms come to an end as US citizens head to the polls to elect a new president. The democratic party, which had been in charge of the country for many years, is defeated by the very popular Republican candidate for President: American military hero of the war in Europe, General Dwight Eisenhower.
The new Republican administration of the United States, November 1952. Eisenhower's vice President is Californian Senator Richard Nixon, now famous throughout the country thanks to the so called "Checkers Speech" he gave on national television to defend himself from allegations of illegal campaign donations. Also note the assignment of General Omar Bradley, another hero of the fighting in Europe and one of the key figures from the liberation of Britain to head of the United States army.
Oh, and I almost forgot. Dont forget to vote for this AAR in the 2nd round of the AARland choice awards! Remember to put your vote down under the HOI2 Gameplay category. We won round 1, now lets win round 2!
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Still the best gameplay AAR on the boards. You have my vote (when I get round to it... ).
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By the way, are you planing on releasing Japan? Or are you going to suck up its Industrial Capacity?
Impressive naval build up, hopefully it should be enough for the upcoming war.
Surely the Qing must have lost practically all credibility by this point- this is the second time Pu Yi's had to be restored by foreign powers. The RoC should have a lot of success subverting the new regime.
Surely the Qing must have lost practically all credibility by this point- this is the second time Pu Yi's had to be restored by foreign powers. The RoC should have a lot of success subverting the new regime.
Voted.
Nice Cold War setting, I wonder if the Germans have ICBMS or Heavy Bombers to deliver their nuclear playloads.
Nice Cold War setting, I wonder if the Germans have ICBMS or Heavy Bombers to deliver their nuclear playloads.
Already voted.
It seems that America is gearing up for the last war. I hope that President Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon will successfuly bring America to final victory.
Btw, I just love how you expanded your game up to 1950s. A lot of events, elections, nuclear tests, arms race, various activities on both sides...this really gives flavour of Cold War to your excellent story!
It seems that America is gearing up for the last war. I hope that President Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon will successfuly bring America to final victory.
Btw, I just love how you expanded your game up to 1950s. A lot of events, elections, nuclear tests, arms race, various activities on both sides...this really gives flavour of Cold War to your excellent story!
I can imagine a hell of alot maneuvering and shenanigans occurring in Yunnan, Burma, the middle East and parts of Africa. The Allies and the Monarchists are gonna be trying to assert control.
Ironically in this Cold War the Allies represent left wing thought, while Germany and Russia are clearly more conservative with strong monarchies (while Britain is a monarchy, the monarch of Great Britain doesn't actually exercise much power in way of ruling the nation, Parliament does).
If I had to put this out to the American people, I would represent this as the Old versus the New. Democracy and a meritocratic society versus absolutist monarchy and rule by blood and caste so on and so forth, etc, etc, etc.
The starkest difference being the Republic of China and the Qing Empire.
Good luck man.
Ironically in this Cold War the Allies represent left wing thought, while Germany and Russia are clearly more conservative with strong monarchies (while Britain is a monarchy, the monarch of Great Britain doesn't actually exercise much power in way of ruling the nation, Parliament does).
If I had to put this out to the American people, I would represent this as the Old versus the New. Democracy and a meritocratic society versus absolutist monarchy and rule by blood and caste so on and so forth, etc, etc, etc.
The starkest difference being the Republic of China and the Qing Empire.
Good luck man.
The situation is really interesting, ready to blow up any second now... Any plan for Taiwan? To Japan, to China or indipendent?
Do you think you'd start moving your sliders toward possibly dove and isolationist than max hawk and interventionism for RP purposes? I know it seems silly to do so but you've always done a great job in explaining the complications of domestic affairs and whatnot.