Joel Uckelman on Thu, 28 Jul 2005 12:19:27 -0500 (CDT)


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Re: [eia] optional rules


Thus spake "James Helle":
> 7.5.2.10.1.3  (PP Gains/ Losses):  I believe the primary force (decided
> first by leaders present [in descending rank] and secondly by majority of
> forces) gains or loses 1-3 PPs per the rules.  Smaller allied forces
> attached to the primary force should gain or lose only 1PP.  The problem I
> have with the method Joel proposes is that an ally that sends 1 or 2 corps
> stands to gain up to 3PPs, but only stands to lose 1PP.  This seems very
> wrong to me.  (I'd donate a corps to as many battles as I could and avoid
> ever being the primary force, if possible!)

What you're objecting to is precisely the point of the mechanism, though. It's
for balance, to encourage the powers that France is (supposed to be) pounding
on to stick together and keep fighting.
 
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