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I am Catching the ASL Fever
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2016 3:32 pm
by snowbird
Ok, this game has done it. I sold off my massive ASL collection (including Annuals, General magazines, huge collection of scenarios in binders, etc) a few years back thinking that I was done with ASL. This game has made me pine for ASL again. I just purchased the core rule set, Starter Kit 1, and will be downloading VASL. I am hoping that VASL will also be a good source for scenarios for TOTH since so many setup files are available. Also, there are actually quite a few public domain ASL scenarios available on the web.
My first Avalon Hill game in my teen years was Luftwaffe bought at a small hobby shop in town, and then when Squad Leader came out, I thought it was just awesome with many a late gaming session with my friends (probably kept us out of trouble).[:D]
RE: I am Catching the ASL Fever
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2016 3:36 pm
by Krys
lol!
I started with Avalon Hill's Tactics II - in about 1965. Shows that I've been bouncing around for a while, but still playing games. I may get older, but I will NEVER grow up!
RE: I am Catching the ASL Fever
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2016 3:56 pm
by parusski
I was weaned on Squad Leader. Still play it at 49.
I never thought I would actually see any game coming close to the board game, but Peter did.
RE: I am Catching the ASL Fever
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2016 4:16 pm
by Gerry4321
I understand the bug. As I am playing TotH I have my Chapter H open so I can learn about the vehicles, etc. Also use the charts for fun.
ORIGINAL: snowbird
Ok, this game has done it. I sold off my massive ASL collection (including Annuals, General magazines, huge collection of scenarios in binders, etc) a few years back thinking that I was done with ASL. This game has made me pine for ASL again. I just purchased the core rule set, Starter Kit 1, and will be downloading VASL. I am hoping that VASL will also be a good source for scenarios for TOTH since so many setup files are available. Also, there are actually quite a few public domain ASL scenarios available on the web.
My first Avalon Hill game in my teen years was Luftwaffe bought at a small hobby shop in town, and then when Squad Leader came out, I thought it was just awesome with many a late gaming session with my friends (probably kept us out of trouble).[:D]
RE: I am Catching the ASL Fever
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2016 4:34 pm
by Bradley62
It actually has me thinking of going back to my rules binder with all the charts and tables and giving it another go 30 years later. So many tutorials and other aids available online to learn the system. I never did punch out and use Beyond Valor counters. VASL is a very tempting proposition.
RE: I am Catching the ASL Fever
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2016 6:10 pm
by kylania
I was looking to pick up another starter kit and asked on Amazon if it was the updated version or not. After getting the answer the price jumped from $25 to $50. Man, sellers of OOP ASL stuff are jerks.
RE: I am Catching the ASL Fever
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2016 6:36 pm
by Meroka37
You can get it directly from MMP at 25$ SK1
RE: I am Catching the ASL Fever
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2016 6:49 pm
by kylania
Yeah, but the others are $100+
RE: I am Catching the ASL Fever
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2016 8:04 pm
by DoubleDeuce
The Starter Kits are usually reasonably priced for new players (even veterans that want to try them) but just about any full ASL Core Module is gonna be big bucks. You want to see outrageous prices, try finding a copy of Solitaire ASL, 2nd Edition.
RE: I am Catching the ASL Fever
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2016 8:58 pm
by kylania
Luckily have a copy of that already.
