We need your views, data, and input on the current status of play balance in Scorched Earth. Topics to be discussed are:

How do you presently assess the play balance of Scorched Earth? Between "equal" teams, which side do you believe will win the game most frequently ?

What should the "historical" play balance be? That is, what percentage of games played do you feel should result in a Soviet or German victory?

Which side won those SE games you have seen played to a reasonable conclusion? Were the two sides "balanced" in these games?

In games you have witnessed what were the Soviet ground losses for the two Jun 1141 turns? What were the results of the Surprise Air Attack?

In games you have observed what were the average per-turn losses for each side? What was the mix of combat odds utilized? How were the air forces used? Have you ever compared the actual forces in an ongoing SE game to those listed in the 1942 Scenario upon reaching Apr 142?

Are house rules employed by your group? It so, is this done for play balance purposes?

This and anything else you wish to contribute on the subject will be greatly appreciated. Send your responses to: Rick Gayler, P.O. Box 2431, Opelika, AL 36801 ATTN: Play Balance.

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