I played
Roma2 Second Hand News against Rich Domovic in the VASL League tournament a few weeks ago. I had the defending Italian/Partisans and Rich the fleeing Germans. The Germans are a strong force with plenty of EVP potential including 2 x StuGs. The Partisans depended on their ability to delay the Germans who have to scoot to get off the board.
The Germans had little trouble shaking off attacks for about the first three turns. The Italian hammer posted on the hill included the 9-1, 2x447, MMG, Mtr. They did absolutely nothing other than break to the barrel-melting MMG and manning 548. I had at least figured some CVP help from them, but
"lo zero." My best hope was to break and surround and capture the German rearguard, which it did. Though, a few were eliminated for FTR which cost me valuable CVP. Helping me stay in the game was the partisan leader that lit and then pitched a bottle of hooch onto one of the passing StuGs. In the end, it came down to a 6-1 CC capture attempt (+1) to "tie" the VP count which would give the Allies the victory. Unfortunately for the Allies, a "10" (net 11) meant a whiff and a win for the Germans.
Missed it by that much...
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An interesting, quick playing scenario that was enjoyable. The Allies must stall the Germans and channel their exit. Personally, the Molotovs are totally overrated with street fighting at the choke points the better odds option. Too, take note that kindling is not NA and could prove useful. I tried a couple times on turn 1, but couldn't find my lighter. Further the Italians had no real chance to capture building VPs, for me anyway. They were a disaster on the hill, but redeemed themselves somewhat with the capture of some of the rearguard. All in all, a fun scenario. Thanks to Rich for an enjoyable and well-played game!