Episode 81: Muddy Holiday AAR

Dave and Dave's playing of ASL
Scenario J136 Muddy Mayhem from
Journal #9's series at Suicide Creek.

Back again so soon?  Yes, we are. And so are you. This tidy little episode brings you two -- count 'em, Two! -- AARs (After Action Report). The first features tournament winner, Bob Holmstrom as he and Dave discuss their playing of Advanced Squad Leader scenario WO7 - Hell for the Holidays. It's full of tactical tips that go beyond the scenario at hand. Feel free to take notes.

During the second AAR, Dave Timonen and Dave Kleinschmidt discuss their playing of ASL scenario J136 - Muddy Mayhem. Beginning with a review of Mud rules, and the Muddy Mayhem SSR (Special Scenario Rules), they then dive into their encounter, each describing his plans, execution and results. The report is a look at how the Suicide Creek scenarios play out, things to think about while playing them.

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SHOW GUIDE

3:00 Letters

9:00 After Action With Bob 

35:00 Terrain Time: Mud

37:00 After Action With Dave 

59:05 Total Running Time

LINKS

Journal 9 with Suicide Creek Games

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Episode 80: Doomed Battalions in a Box

Here is a brief (relatively speaking) episode that is suitable for listeners of all ages. We start off with some letters and then we open "The Box", and guess what it contains . . . yes, it's Doomed Battalions. We're sorry the Battalions were Doomed, but we were soooo happy to open this box. Who wouldn't love that?

Did you know that we also have a new, easier, better way for you to leave us a comment? Well, we do.You can find it if you glance to the right of the screen you are currently looking at. See that "Record Message" tab? Go ahead, hit it, and leave us a message.

SHOW GUIDE

4:00 Letters

19:15 Favorite Nationality

20:25 What's in the Box?

40:00 New Voicemail Announced
42:00 Terrain Time
50:25 Total Running Time

LINKS
Armchair General - Tactics 101
Strategy and Tactic - Infantry Warfare

Bartertown UK

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Episode 79: Good Morin'

The whole Bunker crew.
Tom is front and center

During our interview last episode with Vic Provost, you heard him spend some time extolling the value and virtues of his pal and long-time collaborator, Tom Morin. So much so, that we just had to see for ourselves. Despite a raging hurricane pummeling the Eastern seaboard where he resides, and a humorous phone call snafu, we managed to get Mr. Morin all to ourselves for nearly an hour. And guess what? Vic was right. Fortunately, we had the recording equipment running, and with very little prodding, Tom shared with us bits of us his life and his evolution as a gamer, obsessive ASL player, and master designer. Oh, did we forget to mention his little ol' contribution to Advanced Squad Leader? Does Valor of the Guards ring a bell?

We were amazed and delighted. And so will you be. And a good morin' to you, too!

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Episode 78: Vic's Visit

Dispatches from the Bunker is one of the longest running Advanced Squad Leader fanzines -- and it's still dispatching ASL goodness even as we speak. It's revered by players everywhere. Even the guys at MMP like it! But have you ever wondered just who is actually creating and dispatching those dispatches? Well, climb with us into the bunker as we interview the prolific ASL sage and master dispatcher, Mr. Vic Provost.

Vic Provost (on right, with the natty hat)
presenting Mark Evans with his plaque for
winning a mini-tourney at the Nor'Easter Tourney.

SHOW GUIDE
6:51 Letters
26:00 What Dave's Been Playing Lately
38:45 The Most Interesting ASLer in the World
41:45 Vic Provost Interview
1:22:15 Total Running Time

LINKS
Dispatches From the Bunker Info


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Episode 77: Show and Tell 1-3

And now, for your listening pleasure, we present the audio band extracted from the first three Advanced Squad Leader Hang-outs, now known as Show-and-Tells. These marvelous productions can be found on our YouTube channel.

You can -- and should -- join us on the next hang-out if you like. Just join our Google Plus circle of friends and watch for an invitation in the future. If you've already watched the Show-and-Tell episodes, there is not much new for you here. But there are listeners who will want to add 'em to their podcast collection in this handy MP3 format.

SHOW GUIDE
1:00 Dave's Principal Questions His Historical Accuracy
2:30 Show and Tell #1
33:00 Show and Tell #2
1:04:20 Show and Tell #3

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Episode 76: Line of Sight Insight

A picture of LOS in a hockey game.

This episode is full of insight, foresight and hindsight. There are some letters and links, as well as the Scenarios We've Played Lately. Dave presents a Battleground movie review. We hope that nothing will block your gaming vision after you gain a clear Line of Sight to rule section A6, otherwise known as LOS.

SHOW GUIDE

5:30 Letters

20:00 Whatcha Been Playing Lately?

31:27 Battleground Movie Review
41:30 Line of Sight

1:15:35 Total Running Time

LINKS

Moral Conflict 1939

The Video Games Previously Known As Talonsoft's World at War

A Site With The Great Bill Mauldin's Willie and Joe Cartoons
Russ Gifford's LOS Training Session Power Point
Tom Repetti's LOS Aid

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