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They said it is even more fun with the add-ons than the original game.
A lot of what they put into the revised edition is the add-ons people added to the game over the years (such as 2 hit destroyers). They also included some optional "handicapp" add-ons to spice the game up or bolster weaker players. All of these optional ideas are rooted in historical concepts, though (Such as the Russian winter).

One of the big changes they added to the game is to essentially make it impossible for Russia to defeat Germany right out of the gate, which was a 50/50 possibility in the origional game if Russia tried a (dangerous) all out offensive. In fact, people started playing with the add-on that Russia couldn't attack Germany during the first turn. The new game doesn't have that rule, but takes a little more ground away from Russia so that an all out offensive is not possible.

I did just play with my wife and sister- my sister faded fast but my wife really enjoyed it- suprising to me. After a 5 hour game I don't know how long it'll be before she's willing to go again, though!
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-Jeff
Rome did not create a great empire by having meetings; they did it by killing all those who opposed them.