Agreed : All optional Rules. All Errata and suggested edits to rules and VC per BGG.
NOT using V2 rules. Saving that for a comparison play!

HQ’s need to go on the board for Axis.
Coffee is made, Lego Dice tower constructed by my 3 boys (its the first time I have had more than one player over…anticipation by kids is high!)

Brady and Kevin Evil Empire #1 Germans v Cisco and Peter, Evil Empire #2