Question:
Rule 28.A.1. states in part:
“During each Axis initial phase starting with the Dec II 40 turn, the Axis may select at random one unit from this box…”
Is it the actual intent to randomize the entry of these units? If so, is there a suggested mechanic to pick which one? In a face-to-face game, I guess you could draw counters from a cup, but that doesn’t work in a PBEM context. We are currently interpreting this rule that the Axis player is allowed to choose which unit from the Fifth Army to bring in, but I’m not sure that this is correct or if it somehow upsets the game balance.
Answer:
The intent IS to randomize the entry. Like using a cup. In FtF play, as I recall, there’s nothing on the back, so you can turn them over and mix them up. For PBEM you could always use the same mechanism you use to roll a die and use that to select a random unit.
Source:
Answer posted by Frank Watson on 19.01.2013 14:27, confirmed correct by John Astell
