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- Episode 326: Running Through the Jungle with Jim
Jim Aikens returns and shares his thoughts on printing scenario packs and playtesting in general. We open with a blast from the past. The Run Through the Jungle song from good ol' Episode 53.
In the rules segment we cover the Yanks, Americans, U.S.A., troops and their corresponding nationality traits from Rule 25.3.SHOW LINKSUSS Iowa MuseumSoCal ASLSHOW TIMES00:01 (Don't) Run Through the Jungle Song with Lyrics by Dennis Donovan; Sung by The 2 Half-Squad Singers12:40 Rules: Nationalities of ASL; Americans23:50 Jim Aikens Part 21:03:27 Total Running TimeLyricsWhoa, heard it was a nightmare, LOL!, It’s all so trueThey told me, “Fear the PTO!”, ‘cause the Japs are on the loose.CHORUS:Better not CX in the jungle, Better not advance into jungleBetter not stray in the jungle, Why? You’ll get ambushed, ya seeThought I heard grumblin’, Playin’ a night rules game200Yankee guns are loaded, The sgt. cries: “Take aim!”Over in hex G10, Sgt. Schmutz he spoke:“Let the privates know my wisdom, Fill the hex with smoke.”The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.52 min - Episode 325: Breaking in the Grain with Jim Aikens
It is a pleasure to present a look at the SoCal gamers lives, through an interview with the charismatic and wise Jim Aikens. This discussion is so thorough, that we will present it in two parts. In part one we learn about Jim's gaming background and how very well organized this club is, with players who are "pretty far out there" in the wide open spaces of the large state of California, having a set of regional directors. Kleinschmidt can relate to this club because it has Field Trips. They travelled to the Jaques Littlefield AFV Collection, and the USS Iowa. Wow. There are no surfing safari's with these Californians.
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USS Iowa MuseumSoCal ASLJaques Littlefield Tank CollectorSHOW TIMES00:01 Breaking in the Grain Song with Lyrics by Martin Marquis; Sung by The 2 Half-Squad Singers1:20 Interview9:00 Human Wave Rules37:10 Partisan Rules43:50 What's in the Box?1:03:27 Total Running TimeLyrics to Breakin' in the GrainWe're pinning in the grain, Just breaking in the grainWhat a glorious feeling, we rally againWe're laughing at guns, so big on the hillThe Sarge's in our hex, and we're ready to chargeLet the green half-squad chase, the H-I-P from the placeCome on with the wave, we have smoke on the wayWe run down the plain, in the enemy firelaneJust pinnin' and breakin' in the grain.The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.55 min - Episode 324: Humans Wave at J14We like to wave at Human's. We were so busy waving hello, and singing along to the wintry song Human Wave (sung to the tune of The Carol of the Bells), that we forgot to banter for a really long time. Just an average time. Aren't you the lucky ones?
The Rules covered in this show continue rule 25:Nationality Distinctions. Focusing on Human Waves and Partisans. Remember partisans don't do a human wave.
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Human Wave at DC ConscriptsHuman Wave at WikiHuman Wave Tutorial at ASL Players.netSHOW TIMES00:01 Human Wave Song with Lyrics by Dennis Donovan; Sung by The 2 Half-Squad Singers1:20 Bantero9:00 Human Wave Rules37:10 Partisan Rules43:50 What's in the Box?1:03:27 Total Running TimeLYRICS to the Human Wave SongTwo squads per hex, Con-tiguous, A chain of three, With SMC, Not adjacent, To a unit, In Line Of Sight, Even at night, A, twenty, five, point two three. Jive, No HOB, Nor a patsy [PAATC],Just IPC, No LTC, No pin result, Move by impulse, Cover lots of ground, Enemy’s found, Into their hex, It gets complex, FPF checks, CC effects, “Hürrah!” We cheer, Human Wave’s here,Very, Very, Very Scary..Humans rush, Very, Very, Very Scary..Humans rushRussians can send, Men without end, Into the fray, Most everyday.......... Rushing head-long...The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.1 hr 4 min - Episode 323: Bungly in the JunglyScenario ON-3 from Operation Neptune
This show's opening number originally appeared in the middle of Episode 50. It is called Bungle in the Jungle with lyrics by Dennis Donovan and performed by one of the worst of The 2 Half-Squad Singers. Letters includes a Robert Barratt's report on the CA guys game day on the USS Iowa. 18 gents gaming away. Amazing! Also David Wiley shares how he got into this hobby, and more.
Today's Rules segment gets us started on the long awaited rule 25:Nationality Distinctions. Lately Dave and Dave finished Scenario ON-3 Stuck Ducks and we take a look at how that went.
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M60 Patton Tank InfoSHOW TIMES00:01 Bungle in the Jungle Song Lyrics by Dennis Donovan; Sung by The 2 Half-Squad Singers3:30 Banter14:44 Letters25:15 Rules48:30 What Have You Been Playin Lately?58:10 Winner Announced59:06 Total Running TimeRichard's Picture of USS IowaThinking ‘bout forests of palm trees and collapsed hutsPicked up Code of Bushido (forget ‘bout the rent!)Down at the game store – got it last FridayDriving me nuts –waiting for ASL SundaysJaps and Marines, H-T-H in the jungleIt’s wild and crazy, as are we: “Gung Ho!”Let’s play Bungle in the Jungle, well, that sounds good to me!Its ASL scenarioNumber sixty-two or sixty-threeIt takes place in Burma, 1942PTO rules in effect, including light jungleBrits are attacking and the Japs are defendingHA-GOs vs. Stuarts couldn’t be coolerOur usual wager? “I’ll bet you a dinner.”This game that we zealots play is a winnerLet’s play Bungle in the Jungle, well, I want the Japanese!A 2 6 point 5 for balanceWith a dr when we disagreeOOB’s full of Desert Rat nastiesI’ll have to ambush him in the kunai grassHe’s a master of ARTY and loves overrunsMy emplaced AT Gun rookies lie waiting for himto light up his Stuartsspell out his doomBut my plan turned to crap now I sing a new tune!The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.59 min - Episode 322: Rally Phase A la Gaga
We rally hope you rally liked the Rally Phase song by Dennis Donovan that opened this episode. If you ever find yourself wondering what actions you can take in the Rally Phase just pull this episode up on your phone and have a listen. It will remind you of all the wonderous possibilities. And your opponents will not think less of you, will they?
If you would like a review of the rules that might apply when you capture your opponents cool stuff, then check out the "Rules" segment on captured and unqualified possession. No, the word possession does not refer to the demonic kind.
We hope the cool opening song, a new segment and a longer show time makes up for the rather long banter at the beginning. The new segment is Armored Fighting Vehicles, in which we take a look at the statistics and history of our various Advanced Squad Leader 3/4 inch counters!
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Tank EncyclopediaSHOW TIMES00:01 Rally Phase Song4:30 Banter18:00 Contest Announced22:20 Rules48:30 AFV (Panzer I B)1:00:06 Total Running TimeThe 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.1 hr 1 min - Episode 321: Favorite ASL Things
We open this show with a blast from the past. We have decided to repeat some of the classic AdvancedSquad Leader parody songs, starting with "My Favorite ASL Things" with lyrics by Whit Richardson. This allows us to post them with lyrics on our Youtube Channel also.
There are a few letters to share to get us caught up. In the Box is the newest item from Broken Ground Design, the Sticky Overlays. They are on clear plastic so they can be placed over any colored "open ground" and still match the particular shade of green that they happened to use on any board that you choose. Cool! Then Dave and Dave discuss how their playing of ON-2 Wet Feet went. The feet sure did get wet!
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Advanced Squad Leader TutorialSHOW TIMES00:01 Favorite ASL Things Song2:00 Banter10:20 Contest Winner Announced14:00 Letters24:20 What's in the Box?34:12 What Have You Been Playin' Lately?49:33 Total Running TimeThe 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, Kansas City ASL, and kind donations from listeners like you.The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.50 min - Episode 320: 10th Mountain Men
It is a pleasure to have Paul Works return to the show especially when he is accompanied by his friend and compatriot Dave Mareske. Dave gives us a wonderful review of his fathers life, including his time in the service and his time spent thereafter. We think you will agree that Cpl Ernie Mareske led a fascinating life and served in a challenging arena during WWII.
Paul provides some insights into the research and development of this interesting scenario pack, including the "scrolling maps" included therein. This pack includes a "mini campaign game of four connected scenarios" and some unique, but not overwhelming SSR's. If you would like a look into the WWI game that these gentlemen are working on, you will not be disappointed by this episode. As opposed to the rest of our episodes.
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Get 10th Mountain Pack HereOfficial Army 10th Mountain Division PageSHOW TIMES00:01 We Jump Right into the Interview51:17 Total Running TimeThe 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, Kansas City ASL, and kind donations from listeners like you.52 min - Episode 319:That’s Some More eh?
We announce the winner of the last contest and give details about our newest one. If you want to win these Schwerepunkt scenario packs you might have to break out of your comfort zone. But you can do so anonymously. Dave recounts his second spill while Kayaking. He definitely did not want more of that, eh? We finish covering Rule 19: Unit Substitution. Then take an in depth look at the scenarios from March Madness 2019 Close Combat Pack. We received copies of the latest from The Kansas City gents and will cover those on a future show.
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Close Combat Pack
Nippersink Creek
SHOW TIMES00:01 That's Amore (Hollow Legions) Song4:00 Banter16:00 Contest Winner and New Contest Announced24:40 Rules45:22 Scenario Deep Dive1:05:05 Total Running TimeThe 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions,Kansas City ASL, and kind donations from listeners like you.1 hr 6 min - Episode 318: What’s Your Experience Level Rating?
Dave and Jeff banter a bit about The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, film and the new Dungeons and Dragons film before jumping into Rule 19: Unit Substitution. In our What Have You Been Playing Lately? segment Dave T and Dave K discuss two playing's of Scenario ON-1 Freedom!, from Operation Neptune by Bounding Fire Productions for the Advanced Squad Leader game system.
SHOW TIMES00:30 Banter11:55 Rules36:51 What Have You Been Playing Lately?54:35 Total Running TimeThe 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions,and kind donations from listeners like you.The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts.57 min - Episode 317: The Dukes Ride Again
Once again we are honored to be joined by the designers of Dinant. Dan Dolan, Nadir Elfarra, and Carl Nogueira, who provide more advice and insight on said game. Before that we take some time to read fascinating letters all about the greatest game in the world Advanced Squad Leader.
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00:30 Banter10:30 Letters25:00 Contest Announced26:00 Dukes of Dinant Interview Part 243:49 Total Running TimeSHOWLINKSPeriscope FilmYankee ASLThe 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.44 min
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