Thanks for all of the input.I haven't played games like axis and allies in over 15 years now. I tend to play very complex board games like World in Flames and World War II. Also old Avalon Hill games, Third Reich, Squad Leader and so on... It is very refreshing that more complex computer games like HOI are coming out.The type of board games I play are set up for 1v1 play. One side controlling the axis and another the allies. These games have rules for when certain countries can join in the war, production limits, force pools, etc. based on politics and historical events of those years.I imagine that HOI 2 is very similar to these grand strategy board games in many respects. I haven't played a computer game that allows control of other countries, but that is what I want... A complete WWII simulation of the greatest scope and depth that I control vs an opponent. Having computer allies that blow the entire war for me or my adversary, ruins it for me.I know some people like to see what effect they can have on WWII as a small minor country. I just don't think any minor country could have changed the war all that dramatically (maybe they could lengthen it or shorten it by a few months) so I find that less fun. Personally I like to see how the entire war could have played out differently when the major powers were handled in another manner. The only way I can do that is to handle all of one side or the other.Just my 2 cents worth and obviously a big wish from the developers...How great would it be to be able to replay the war with that kind of scope? I must admit that most people wouldn't take the month or two it would take to finish a game like this but I play board games so that's what I like...