ASL Lovers...why ASL?

[mcguire]

So I just made a minor error. It's quite laughable, but it looks like I might be getting into ASL, despite my best efforts otherwise.

I did a trade in which I'm getting, among a couple of other games, one called Operation Neptune. I totally missed that it's an ASL module, but it's not a big deal I suppose.

The other two I got are not ASL-related.

I'd ask, where would I begin? By getting the Starter Kit #1?

One thing I've learned from watching ASL players is that you'll really benefit from a good storage solution. I'd suggest something like...

https://www.dewofficefurniture.com/mayline-eml4872l-mobile-lite-shelving-10x5?feed=Froogle&gclid=CjwKCAjw77WVBhBuEiwAJ-YoJI_1B1b931r1Iu4oSFKSb_HMBXodIU7CQnlM2MGlBK-SIZfaDtnA3hoCFlQQAvD_BwE

[bayonetbrant]

Gary went to ASLOK for a day


https://twitter.com/Ardwulf/status/1578384949169750017


https://twitter.com/Ardwulf/status/1578182032567332865

[bayonetbrant]

so a press release from Renegade Games yesterday set the wargaming world into a tizzy, when they specifically called out "Squad Leader" as one of the AH brands from Hasbro, with whom they now have a partnership


https://twitter.com/ADragoons/status/1578101006650380289




and the discussion gets interesting from there, with MMP eventually chiming in

https://twitter.com/MultiManPub/status/1578356493346217990

[bob48]

<shakes head>.

ASL, love it or hate hate it, its been around for a long time and is an established part of the board wargames community.

[bayonetbrant]

this bodes ill


https://twitter.com/PlayRenegade/status/1578436869464858624

[bayonetbrant]

ditto


https://twitter.com/PlayRenegade/status/1578436395453935617

[Barthheart]

this bodes ill


https://twitter.com/PlayRenegade/status/1578436869464858624

Bodes ill?!? A re-release of Squad Leader would be fantastic! With all new graphics….  It bodes tremendously well!!!

[trailrunner]

I’m at ASLOK now but I can’t figure out how to post photos of my storage from my iPhone.

[Ravensworth]

ASL is a lifestyle choice more than just a game. Just considering the price of the core modules will put you up over the $500.00 mark if you include the rules in that price. That said however. ASL has a great community with metric tons of support on the net. Vassal started life as a way to play ASL online. The number of dedicated pages, websites, and youtube channels is amazing. Don't get me started on the number of conventions.

ASL is also very well supported by MMP who run their own convention as well.

I know it seems daunting at first. However if you get a good gaming partner with a bit of experience in the system you can be up and running in no time. I truly love how many scenarios there are out there with the need to create your own.

Is it the best Tactical system out there? Probably not. It is still one of the most fun games I play.

[Snaekolf]

I'm curious how much of a market there is for original Squad Leader these days?  People who love Supreme Pizza will always go with ASL.  But, the folks who love Cheese or Pepperoni pizza have a bunch of choices already.  Old School Tactical, Lock n Load Tactical, Band of Brothers, Combat Commander, Assault, Last Hundred Yards, and others.  It seems like that space it pretty full.

We'll see I guess.   

[judgedredd]

Question - is there actually any point in getting into ASL? I mean, the modules go out of print, right?

[bayonetbrant]

Question - is there actually any point in getting into ASL? I mean, the modules go out of print, right?

some things do for a time, some are reprinted

if you're a completist, then it's a fool's errand.  If you're just looking for a system that you can play a lot of different scenarios - especially a lot of very well-researched third-party products - then it can be a great system since there are a lot of opponents and a lot of options to choose from

[trailrunner]

Question - is there actually any point in getting into ASL? I mean, the modules go out of print, right?

MMP has been doing a great job of re-issuing and updating the modules.  The two primary core modules - Beyond Valor and Yanks - are in stock at MMP, as well as many of the other core modules.  Other retail stores likely have other modules in stock.  The rulebook is available electronically, with periodic updates.  There are several third party publishers producing fantastic products too. 

[Barthheart]

And now the entire mess is available on Tabletop Simulator on Steam. Every map, every counter ever made. You just need the rules.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2909647060

[trailrunner]

It's been available on VASL for a while too.  I personally don't like TTS for ASL, and I'd venture to say most ASL players prefer VASL, but a few use TTS.