Hi AAFitz,

Couldn't agree more with you...
So the question is : why is it "...while given the choice, id go first every time..." ?
I'm sure it's because player 1 has a head start in the game...

Thank for comment. olipellat

Hi Evil Semp,

Let me try and explian why I feel it would be fairer for both of them :

Imagine the game being 4 regions. 4 squares aligned with 3 armies on each. The 2 left squares is for red (1,2), the 2 right for green (3,4).
* 1st scenario : Red starts, puts all armies on square 2 AND attacks ...

Hi Queen_Herpes.

I did not know there was a version with this option out there, but then wouldn't it reinforce the fact there is an imbalance and a need for 2nd player to attack 1st ?
I personally don't think we should have the choice, but if people are happier to start the game and have the ...

Yes, auto deploy.

When the men are dropped on regions, player 2 has no possibility of strengthening the weak areas. This means the 1st player will built his 12 men in one area, decimate your weak ones, and even after that, reinforce to make sure you won't have a chance to get back to this place ...

Hi,

Why does the one who starts the game attacks first ?

In a 2 player game for instance, if I have the advantage of placing my men, I should not have a 2nd advantage to attack straight away.

It would be fairer if :
* player 1 puts his men with no attacking
* player 2 puts his men and the attack ...