Sneak peek of the first draft of the map. Units haven't been placed, but ICs have. The scenario is a world war between the "West" (United States in tan, European Union in blue, India in orange) and the "East" (Russia in green, China in red). We're intending the main conflict zones to be Europe (Russia vs EU), Middle East (Russia vs USA), East Africa (China vs India), and East Asia (China vs USA).
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This is also our first draft idea for tech.
- During the tech buy phase, you commit IPCs to investing in one of three universal techs, or one national tech. Once you hit the required IPC investment, you unlock the tech.
- The universal techs are open to everyone, the national tech is one unique ability given to each country once they unlock the tech.
Universal tech:
* Powered Armor: Infantry inflict casualties on a die roll of "2" when attacking, instead of "1." 75 IPCs to unlock.
* Drone Strike: Fighters gain a sneak attack round after AA guns fire when attacking. During the sneak attack, they inflict casualties on a die roll of "3." After the sneak attack is done, they have the option to retreat before the defender can counterattack. If they don't retreat, they skip their normal attack round and act like regular fighters for the remainder of the battle. 75 IPCs to unlock.
* Fleet Modernization: Battleships are significantly upgraded. Their hulls are reinforced, so that the enemy has to inflict two casualties to the battleship before it sinks. Their naval bombard is upgraded, so they may conduct a naval bombard on any coastal province, without regard for whether or not they are participating in an amphibious assault. Finally, their engines are upgraded, so they may move three spaces instead of two. 75 IPCs to unlock.
National tech:
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