Electronic Version of the ASL Handbook now available

RFalvo69 · Post by **RFalvo69** » Sun Mar 14, 2021 12:59 pm

"It will never happen!" - until it happened [:'(]

https://www.wargamevault.com/product/34 ... r-Rulebook

It is nothing more than an hyperlinked PDF, but all the correction and the additions will be available for free (as it is normal for those who choose to publish in e-format).

Time to whip out my iPad Pro and see if I can finally tackle ASL [:)]

ncc1701e · Post by **ncc1701e** » Sun Mar 14, 2021 1:54 pm

Perhaps a teaser for the digital version? [:)]

MrsWargamer · Post by **MrsWargamer** » Sun Mar 14, 2021 2:09 pm

MMP wants 60 bucks for a watermarked pdf.

I have more than one version that is 'not official' but entirely adequate. As will most of the ASL hardcore community.

You don't need to pay for it. You just need to know who to ask.

RFalvo69 · Post by **RFalvo69** » Sun Mar 14, 2021 2:13 pm

Hmmm... What about "Everything in red is a hyperlink"? [:)]

RFalvo69 · Post by **RFalvo69** » Sun Mar 14, 2021 2:26 pm

ORIGINAL: MrsWargamer

MMP wants 60 bucks for a watermarked pdf.

I have more than one version that is 'not official' but entirely adequate. As will most of the ASL hardcore community.

You don't need to pay for it. You just need to know who to ask.

Well, I know (cough...) However my honest impression is that MMP was aware of that and decided to come out with an excellent e-product.

The ASLrati are quite happy and on a first glance I agree that the work done on this project is quite marvelous - and not comparable with "that other thing"...

RFalvo69 · Post by **RFalvo69** » Sun Mar 14, 2021 2:40 pm

This is another sample. Again, everything in red is hyperlinked. It is nice to have all the relevant rules for vehicles colletted under the same "roof" [:)]

Perturabo · Post by **Perturabo** » Sun Mar 14, 2021 3:07 pm

Can it be read on ebook reader? One thing that bogs my mind is that there are 50-60$ "ebooks" that aren't even formatted for reading on ereaders. Encountered that phenomena when I bought Dark Heresy bundle.

MrsWargamer · Post by **MrsWargamer** » Sun Mar 14, 2021 3:36 pm

MMP's has more polish, no argument there. As they say, you get what you pay for.

I have one that is modestly hyperlinked.

Zovs · Post by **Zovs** » Sun Mar 14, 2021 3:37 pm

Yes.

It’s well worth the $60 bucks. I have seen all the free ones and they dont compare to MMPs official version. Hearing they will continue to update it with errata and the HASL chapters as well as the SASL chapters.

It also includes Chapters D, E, G and the Korean War chapters.

RFalvo69 · Post by **RFalvo69** » Sun Mar 14, 2021 3:48 pm

ORIGINAL: Perturabo

Can it be read on ebook reader? One thing that bogs my mind is that there are 50-60$ "ebooks" that aren't even formatted for reading on ereaders. Encountered that phenomena when I bought Dark Heresy bundle.

It is a PDF. It can be read on any device that reads PDFs.

Perturabo · Post by **Perturabo** » Sun Mar 14, 2021 6:41 pm

ORIGINAL: RFalvo69

ORIGINAL: Perturabo

Can it be read on ebook reader? One thing that bogs my mind is that there are 50-60$ "ebooks" that aren't even formatted for reading on ereaders. Encountered that phenomena when I bought Dark Heresy bundle.
It is a PDF. It can be read on any device that reads PDFs.

PDFs wildly differ in their readability on ebook readers, though. Ebooks usually don't cost much less than paper books because they require specialised formatting to make them look decently on screen.

RFalvo69 · Post by **RFalvo69** » Mon Mar 15, 2021 11:11 am

ORIGINAL: Perturabo

ORIGINAL: RFalvo69

ORIGINAL: Perturabo

Can it be read on ebook reader? One thing that bogs my mind is that there are 50-60$ "ebooks" that aren't even formatted for reading on ereaders. Encountered that phenomena when I bought Dark Heresy bundle.
It is a PDF. It can be read on any device that reads PDFs.
PDFs wildly differ in their readability on ebook readers, though. Ebooks usually don't cost much less than paper books because they require specialised formatting to make them look decently on screen.

Then I can't help you, unless I know which kind of ebook reader you have. Or you can post your question on the relevant thread at Gamesquad:

http://www.gamesquad.com/forums/index.p ... le.160241/

bayonetbrant · Post by **bayonetbrant** » Mon Mar 15, 2021 11:22 am

ORIGINAL: MrsWargamer

You don't need to pay for it. You just need to know who to ask.

um.....

Zovs · Post by **Zovs** » Mon Mar 15, 2021 11:50 am

ORIGINAL: bayonetbrant

ORIGINAL: MrsWargamer

You don't need to pay for it. You just need to know who to ask.

um.....

In MrsWargamer's defense, she is not talking about the "Official MMP eASL Rule book", prior to this coming out there have been several groups (four that I know of) that have created their own eASL Rule books over the last 10 years or so.

So I think that she is referencing those free "un-official" versions. I have seen them (the four I mentioned) they are okay to good, but hands down the "Official MMP" version is the best in my view and well worth the $60 investment. Small change in comparison to most ASL products (the last time I check the hard copy rule book which does not contain Chapters F, G, and W) was $80 + shipping.

RFalvo69 · Post by **RFalvo69** » Mon Mar 15, 2021 12:23 pm

In my opinion there are four items that make this investment worth it:

- Portability: that's self-explaining. I can read the ASL Manual while I'm in bed with my tablet.
- The wonderful work made by MMP on the hyperlink side. It is just amazing, and it beats anything... let's say "done by yourself".
- The completeness: it has everything. The complete Chapter H alone is symbolic of this product's value.
- Upgrades and updates: free forever and one click away. No more need to buy a product to find the latest erratas, cut them and paste them on the manual.

The only thing that miffs me is that when I decided to learn ASL I bought the "Pocket Edition" of the Rulebook - and this e-version just obliterates it. Money down the drain but... amen to that.

MrsWargamer · Post by **MrsWargamer** » Mon Mar 15, 2021 12:34 pm

ORIGINAL: Zovs

ORIGINAL: bayonetbrant

ORIGINAL: MrsWargamer

You don't need to pay for it. You just need to know who to ask.

um.....

In MrsWargamer's defense, she is not talking about the "Official MMP eASL Rule book", prior to this coming out there have been several groups (four that I know of) that have created their own eASL Rule books over the last 10 years or so.

So I think that she is referencing those free "un-official" versions. I have seen them (the four I mentioned) they are okay to good, but hands down the "Official MMP" version is the best in my view and well worth the $60 investment. Small change in comparison to most ASL products (the last time I check the hard copy rule book which does not contain Chapters F, G, and W) was $80 + shipping.

Thanks for that. Yes, I'm only stating that is you want the earlier independent creations, they are out there.
If I had the purchased real one, I wouldn't be offering to give it away. Not for moral or any other reasons. I just don't think it's cool to screw over my hobby.

bayonetbrant · Post by **bayonetbrant** » Mon Mar 15, 2021 4:32 pm

fair 'nuff

Zovs · Post by **Zovs** » Mon Mar 15, 2021 5:09 pm

I wish this forum's software allowed +1 to posts...

+1 to RFalvo69's posts.

76mm · Post by **76mm** » Mon Mar 15, 2021 5:30 pm

I've been getting back into ASL after many years ago. Bought the binder...too bulky to be usable. Bought the pocket rulebook--font too small. Got one of the unofficial eASLRB versions--pretty good but incomplete and not entirely up-to-date. So I bought the official EASLRB and am quite pleased with it; supposedly it will be updated and more chapters will be added over time.

I read it on GoodReader on my iPad. I would not attempt to read it (or any other pdf) on a Kindle device. GoodReader is, well, good, because I can zoom in to read the pdf and advance to the next page without losing my zoom level, which is usually the thing that I reading pdfs on a tablet (or phone).

ezzler · Post by **ezzler** » Fri Mar 19, 2021 7:23 pm

Reading the page up above about the PzKpfw 38[t] I actually tried to turn the page. Lol!
So this book is a must.

or would be if I hadn't sold the entire collection at the start of lockdown.

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