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- Episode 286:The ASLer Deluxe
Scenario MD1 The Bridge at Ramelle and Scenario BFP-35 Mai Phu are discussed during our What Have You Been Playing Lately segment. The Ramelle scenario by Mike Drake was based on the film Saving Private Ryan. It is compared to another version in the Scenario Designer's Handbook by Michael Dorosch. Jeff discusses his Space Empires game.
In the Box is MMP's Deluxe Redux and a brief look at the previous deluxe products. What a blast from the past. And we top all this ASL goodness off with a light dose of letters.SHOWTIMES0:01 Song The ASLer2:01 Chit Chat and Sad News.10:50 What We Have Been Playing Lately24:45 What's in the Box?39:45 Letters57:20 Total Running TimeSHOW LINKSOrder Deluxe Redux at a great price here at Ritter KriegGet Operation Neptune here a Bounding Fire ProductionsThe ASLer (sung to the tune of The Moonshiner)Lyrics by Christopher Dawson 2011I've been an ASLer since all the way back.I've spent all me money on modules and packs.I'll go to the game den and set up the boards.And will play then until our dear wives do complain.I'll win some, I'll lose some, I've spent my cash wad.And if you don't like me flame me on Game Squad.I'll play when I'm hungry but I'll drink when I play.If the snake eyes don't kill me, I'll play 'til I'm grey.I'll go to some club meet in this here country.Ten Plano's of counters, I'll go on a spree.No women to follow, no children to whine.Here's hoping my dear squads don't walk on a mine.Oh ASL, Oh ASL, Oh how I love thee.Even though you killed my 10-3.Bless all ASLer's, help us avoid booby traps.New counters smell sweet as the ink on the maps.The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by our Patreons and Bounding Fire Productions.58 min - Episode 285: Sure and Steady Steven Swann
There are a few ASLer's who consistently produce magnificent things for the
Advanced Squad Leader community. One of the most prolific is the indomitable Steven C. Swann, who has written all of the "Reference Notes for ASL" articles about the Marines, Fiji troops, Japanese Airborne, commando units etc., that you may have read in the General, and the Annual, and the Journal. If you haven't read them, well then, perhaps you should check them out. Steve has also designed 500 scenarios, the majority of which have been published by revered ASL producers as Critical Hit, Heat of Battle, Avalon Hill, Le Franc Tireur, and of course, the superior, Bounding Fire Productions; and that is just to name a few.
After all of his years in the hobby he has taught us that sure and steady wins the race!SHOWTIMES0:01 No Chit Chat today. We get right to the good stuff.0:02 Interview1:10:40 Total Running TimeSHOW LINKSDebate on Best Swann ScenarioSteve Worked on Deluxe Pack from LFTThe 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by our Patreons and Bounding Fire Productions.1 hr 11 min - Episode 284: Hit Me With Your Best ModElectronic rule book is in the box this time. Jeff gives an honest and interesting review of said product from MMP. Use the link below to order your copy now. The To Hit Modifiers are covered in detail as we continue our coverage of the rules.Great stuff. So why don't you pull up a chair, put on your headphones, and have a listen?SHOWTIMES0:40 Banter9:40 What's in the Box?19:45 Rules59:16 Total Running TimeSHOW LINKSBirthday Cards to VetThe Story of the US Canadian Border Mix UpASL Electronic RulebookThe 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by our Patreon supporters.1 hr
- Episode 283: Carl Captured; An Interview With Mr. Nogueira
He's a man who needs no introduction. Carl Nogueira
of many different fames. Most notably, Carl is known for the wonderful tactical advice given in the Dispatches From the Bunker fanzine, and his work with the Nor'easter tournaments. Get the scoop here on the new third party company he will be starting soon. An amazing interview; if we do say so ourselves.SHOWTIMES0:30 Banter None56:28 Total Running TimeSHOW LINKSDispatches From the BunkerCarl's Hall of Fame EntryThe 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by our Patreon supporters.57 min - Episode 283: Jeepers Creepers
It's a very scary show boys and girls.
Letters...What's in the Box?...Rules...what more could a person ask for? A better podcast? Yeah, we guess that's a legitimate request. But besides that, you can't ask for more than this episode brings you. It has everything AND it is also the Halloween Special (even though there isn't really anything special about it).In the box we find Winter Offensive Bonus Pack #11, and it includes board 13a and 3 sceanrios. Our rule segment covers part 3 of the To Hit process; the to hit modifiers.
SHOWTIMES0:30 Banter10:00 Letters18:40 What's in the Box32:00 Rules1:00:29 Total Running TimeSHOW LINKSAC/DC BagpipesJim Bishops Advice BlogFace-To-Face Again to Willie Nelson’s “On the Road Again”
Concept & lyrics: Dennis Donovan Copyright June, 2020
Face-to-face again
I just can’t wait to play A.S.L. againHave to shelter in place until who knows whenYeah, I can’t wait to play face-to-face again
A.S.L. again
Goin’ to our club meets once againPlayin’ guys I thought I’d never see againYeah, I can’t wait to play face-to-face againFace-to-face again
I’ll get back to playin’ every other SundayWe’ll play Best of Friends**I’m hoping that the world gets back to normalBut that day is
No one knows just when
I just can't wait to play A.S.L. again
But not until this COVID thing comes to an endThen I’ll be playing face-to-face againFace-to-face, again
Going with my buddies to all of the tourniesAs soon as COVID ends
Insisting that world keeps playin’ our way
And that way is
Face-to-face, with friends
I just can't wait to play A.S.L. again
But that won’t be ‘til quarantine comes to an endYeah I can’t wait to play face-to-face again
58 min - Episode 281: Action Jackson Kwan
One of the better blogs out there is created by Jackson Kwan. You have heard his voice here when he has called into the show to advertise various Advanced Squad Leader tournaments in Asia. He is very active on Twitter and is a great source to find out what the latest plans are in ASL game production. We are sure you will enjoy this look at the ASL scene in the Pacific. We had a very good time conversing with Jack.
SHOWTIMES0:01 Interview58:57 Total Running TimeSHOW LINKSHong Kong Wargamer BlogJim Bishops Advice Blog1 hr 1 min - Episode 280: Bad Moon Rising
Are you as excited as we are to see the return of In The News in this very episode? Most likely you're
not, however there is a whole batch of new ASL product coming out, and tournaments being planned, and THAT IS some exciting stuff.There are two new products here in the "digital box". Issue #113 of View From the Trenches, thanks to the indomitable and highly productive Pete Phillipps. And issue #1 Break Contact! Both of these marvelous Advanced Squad Leader fanzines are free. That's right...FREE.Dave and Jeff also take some time to discuss their VASL game of AP87 Empire's Fall, and Dave K and Dave T's game of VotG7 Storming the Station. These photos will help our podcast listeners (as opposed to Youtube viewers) to follow along.SHOWTIMES0:01 Bad Moon Rising3:08 Banter11:10 In the News22:30 Contest Winner Announced24:00 What's in the Box?44:00 What Have You Been Playing Lately?58:18 Total Running TimeSHOW LINKSASL October FestFrF48 Bad Moon Rising on ArchiveView from the Trenches #113Break Contact Issue #1Hatten Rubble from Ritter KriegBounding First Fire 2021Bad Moon RisingLyrics: Dennis DonovanPerformed by: The 2 Half-Squad SingersI'm playing Bad Moon RisingFriendly Fire 48There are Russkies and Germans fightingThrowing down in the UkraineDon't expect daylight, it takes place at night.Turns in Bad Moon: 6.5I see toe-may-toes a growing.I know Russkies are coming soon.Guarding the Kolkhoz is tough going.They will attack the village soon.Scattered clouds at night,NVR is 3 - that's right.There's a full moon on the rise.Russkies snuck across the DnieperYup, they are quite prepared to die.The Russkies are all hell bent for leather.Germans are in for a hard time.ASL that's right, it's a huge part of our lives.We're playing Bad Moon on the RiseCan't go out tonight, sorry darling wife.We're playing Bad Moon on the RiseThe 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Ritter Krieg and our Patreon supporters.59 min - Episode 279: VASL is Broken
Another great opening song on this episode; VASL is Broken. The lyrics can be found at the bottom of this post. In this show we discuss Dave's recent tour of Gettysburg and Antietam with guide Mike Ryzy. The photo on the right is of Dave presenting Memorial Art Review to the tour members. The photo below is of the Spilky Men, Dave's wife Laura, Mike Lembke, and our intrepid and knowledgeable guide Mike Ryzy.
Rich Spilky has donated a copy of Rally Point ASL Starter Kit scenario pack for you to win as a prize! Simply listen to the show, follow the instructions by September 15th, 2021 to be entered in the contest to win said prize.In the box is the wonderful Full Rulebook ASL 2020 Scenario Pack It's a beauty of a pack! Do you maggots understand that? It's the Jungian thing, Sir!There are always rules to learn, so we are going to tackle part two of the "To Hit" Rules.SHOWTIMES0:01 VASL is Broken3:08 Banter16:00 Contest Announced27:50 What's in the Box?30:00 Rules102:43 Total Running TimeSHOW LINKSNone today.VASL ls BrokenLyrics: Dennis DonovanPerformed by: Corporal PunishmentMy dice roll average is 10.7900 times those dice did I those cast.Got 90 boxcars and zero snake eyes.Random.org is random, my %$#!What are the real odds of someone rolling,five 12's in a row? Here are the stats.1 in 6 million if I rolled like that.In a casino they'd beat me with bats!VASL is broken, like an old YugoDice Bot is kaput, what do we do?It's like a Sasquatch only I've seen it.But we all deep down know that it's true.1 hr 3 min - Episode 278: Good Evening Starshells
We are sure you enjoyed the lovely opening song on this episode, Good Evening Starshells. The usual batch of intersting letters is presented, and followed with the quick look at Action Pack #16. There are always rules to learn, so we are going to tackle the first part of the "To Hit Rules". All together now? Yes, we are!
SHOWTIMES0:01 Song Good Evening Starshells3:45 Banter11:40 Letters27:50 What's in the Box?35:00 Rules58:05 Total Running TimeSHOW LINKSAction Pack #16: From the Land Down UnderAlpenfestungGood Evening StarshellsConcept: Chris GammonLyrics: Chris Gammon and Dennis DonovanPerformed by: The 2 Half-Squads SingersGood evening starshellsStalingrad says hello, You twinkle above us, We need light below.Good evening starshellsThis night will be long, You are so illuminating, What could possilbly go wrong?SMC or an, Armor Leader need to roll, a 4 or less you know.CE AFV Crew, or an MMC, need a 2 or less, yo.Think those IR mortars, they'll do a good jobbaSlinging starshell's all night long.Good evening starshell'sThere's no moon in the skies. The NVR's one tonight, where's all those bad guys?SMC or an, Armor Leader need to roll, a 4 or less you know.The SMC's told us, fire some and make sure you roll really low, low.Think those IR mortars, they'll do a good jobbaSlinging starshell's all night long.Can you hear me praying for a, a star shell, What could go wrong?All night long, shell thing, shell, shell, shell, slinging, sling, fling, shoot a shell.Yeah we can sling fling, sling, some sling a shell. Fling, sling, some, fire off, something.1 hr 5 min - Episode 277: Pentland's Palette
Box Art Review Extravaganza. Yes, it is an interview with THE David Pentland of Advanced Squad Leader (and many other companies) box art fame. Get the inside scoop on the techniques and tactics of a premier Military Artist, right here on this podcast!
SHOWTIMES1:00 Banter? No there is not!1:01 Interviews! Yes, there is much.58:05 Total Running TimeSHOW LINKSPentland's Facebook Fine Art SitePentland's Facebook Military Site59 min
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