From: Rich Velay Subject: AOI Errata Hi Everyone: In response to a request from one of our Nordic brothers (you kjow who you are!) here is what I could find on "official" Africa Orientale errata. This was lifted from E.T.O #48, Sep 1989. Since it is an errata, I didn't think there would be any problem with posting it onto the electronic airwaves. These came originally from the game designer, Jeff Brown. Since I type with two mildly arthritic fingers on each hand, for a total of four fingers I do hope this is appreciated! :) Counters: * the S.A. light AA unit should have a brigade (X) size indicator. * the ID of the S.A. artillery unit 1SA should be 1 MSA * the IDs of the S.A. construction units 1 SABC and 2 SABC should be !SAEC and 2SAEC respectively. * The ID of the Vichy French bande unit 133a should be ISSA * the Italian 121st Artillery III should be a 1-6 and not a 2-6 * The Italian CR.42 air unit should have an air defense rating of 3, not 2. Map: * The city in 1218 should be Omdurman * The city in hex 1619 should be Wadi Medani * The city in hex 1721 should be Kosti. * The city in hex 3722 should be Soddu * The city in hex 3806 should be Zeila * The city in hex 4010 should be Jijinga * Aden should be in hex 3710, not 3602 * Addas Ababa should be a Dot city * The rail line from Massawa [2307] to Agordat [2010] should be a road * There should be a road in the following hexes: 5327, 5427, 5526, 5626, 5725 and 5825. [this is the uncompleted road mentioned in Rule 28F] * The feature between hexes 3923 and 3824 is a lake Charts: * Add an 8:1 column to the CRT as follows: Die roll of -1, 0 = DR; 1 = DH; 2+ = DE * On the TEC, the unit types for execptions to the standard costs should be: Rough/ Wooded-Rough Cav, Mtn, Bande Woods Bande Mountain Mtn Swamp Cav, Bande * the movement rate for Mot/Art in Clear should be 2 (6) Orders of Battle: * Axis initial forces at Asmara (2308) add 1 x 8 Transport counter * Axis initial forces at hex 3316 Change unit ID from 8 (Col) to 11 (Col) * Axis initial forces at Addas Ababa (3417) add 1 x airfield counter * Allied Jan II at Port Sudan Corr. 2 x 2-8* Inf X 5 (Ind), 7 (Ind) * Allied Jan II avail for assembly Change 1 Ind XX to 4 Ind XX * Allied Feb I at Mombasa Corr. 1 x 1-10 lt Arm II 6 (SA) * Allied Mar II at West edge Corr. 1 x 2-6 Inf X 5 (Bel) * Allied Apr I withdrawl Corr 1 x 2-8* Inf X 5 (Ind) * Allied Apr II withdrawl Corr 3 x 2-8* Inf X 7 (Ind), 11 (Ind), 5 (SA) and 1 x 10 Transport counter; remove HQ * Allied Jun I withdrawl Corr 1 x 2-8* Inf X 2 (SA) * Allied Jun II withdrawl Corr 3 x 2-8* Inf X 9 (Ind), 10 (Ind), 1 (SA); remove HQ * Allied Jul I withdrawl Corr 1 x 2-8* Inf X 29 (Ind) * Allied Jul I addition air unit repair 1,2 or 3 Rules: * Rule 5 ZOCs nb. ZOCs have no effect upon movement or supply, ZOCs only effect retreats during combat. * Rule 12D nb. SMPs are used to move steps of attack supply. A two step supply counter is only used for stacking convenience. A supply step may move an unlimited distance by rail if the proper amount of rail cap is used (2 REs per supply step) * Rule 15 HQs are placed on the unit breakdown chart when the division becomes available for assembly. Generally the HQs will not be used. * Rule 20F1 Air Missions - Bombing. Correction; Replace with the following: 1. Strategic Bombing. The following missions may be flown by air units with a strategic bombing strength greater than zero. a. Ports. For each bombing attack made on a port, the bombing table is consulted. Each hit achieved on the port is marked with a hit marker. Each bombing hit on a port decreases its capacity by 1 RE. 2. Tactical Bombing. The following missions may be flown by air units with tactical bombing strengths greater than zero. ... * Rule 27 Clarificaion. Units making amphibious landings are using naval transport and are therefore subject to all rules concerning naval transport (eg, no invasions in the Red Sea until Massawa is Allied owned.) * Rule 29 Correction: All references to the East edge should say WEST edge. * Rule 29C Addition: If a unit is specified as withdrawing but is in the Unit Breakdown box and the division is cadred, follow this procedure: the cadre is placed on the BD chart, the specified unit is withdrawn and all other components of the divison are placed in the replacement pool. Will my pinkies recover? :) late/R RichV@Icebox.Iceonline.com Europa, tomorrow's games about yesterday, TODAY