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!

SHOW LINKS

Advanced Squad Leader Tutorial

SHOW TIMES
00:01 Favorite ASL Things Song

2:00 Banter

10:20 Contest Winner Announced

14:00 Letters

24:20 What's in the Box?

34:12 What Have You Been Playin' Lately?

49:33 Total Running Time

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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. 

Cpl Ernie Mareske

SHOW LINKS
Get 10th Mountain Pack Here
Official Army 10th Mountain Division Page

SHOW TIMES
00:01 We Jump Right into the Interview
51:17 Total Running Time

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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 -- an NDE -- 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 TIMES
00:01 That's Amore (Hollow Legions) Song
4:00 Banter
16:00 Contest Winner and New Contest Announced
24:40 Rules
45:22 Scenario Deep Dive
1:05:05 Total Running Time

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Episode 318: What's Your Experience Level Rating?

Dave and Jeff banter a bit about Jason and the Argonauts and the new Dungeons and Dragons films 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.

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00:30 Banter
11:53 Rules 
36:51 What Have You Been Playing Lately?
56:58 Total Running Time

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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. 

SHOW TIMES

00:30 Banter
10:30 Letters

25:00 Contest Announced

26:00 Dukes of Dinant Interview Part 2 

43:49 Total Running Time

 

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Periscope Film

Yankee ASL

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Episode 316: The Dukes of Dinant

Check out that amazing hand drawn map by Dan Dolan. Do you like it? We are honored to be joined by the designers of Dinant, Dan Dolan, Nadir Elfarra, and Carl Nogueira. It is a fascinating tale of how the whole project came about. Starting with the map and covering all aspects of game design. Dinant is a great addition to the world of Advanced Squad Leader.

We present the first half of the interview in this episode and will continue it in #317.

SHOW TIMES
00:30 We jump right in!
54:35 Total Running Time

SHOW LINKS
Croix de Guerre on Game on BGG

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