Greetings,
My name is Mike and I am from Long Island, NY. Just starting out with ASL. I played some various Avalon Hill war games back in the 80's, but never got into ASL. Not that I have tons of free time or anything, but figured now is as good a time as any to get into ASL. I especially look forward to playing it with my Dad, a retired army general with 40 years service. The more research I do, the more confusing the various components, versions, dependencies, etc. become. So, I was hoping that some kind veteran ASLers would be willing to give me their input on the below planned/possible purchases. I am trying to balance being a fanatic about completeness and understanding that with ASL it is important to get things while they are available with not really wanting to purchase something I can't use with with the components I will have.
ASLSK #1 & #2 - Planning to purchase, figure best to start out slow.
ASLSK #3 - Would purchase if I could find one...
Rulebook 2nd Edition - Will purchase
Beyond Valor 3rd Edition - Will purchase
Valor of the Guards - Will purchase
Yanks - Would love to get, but can't find it anywhere (online at least). I am a bit concerned that not having this will impede usage of other modules/packs.
King & Country - Will sign up for pre-order
Armies of Oblivion - Would get if could find it in stock - assuming I could play it with the components indicated I will be purchasing.
Doomed Battalions 3rd Edition - I will buy if usable with the components I will have?
Croix de Guerre - I am able to purchase used copy privately for $70-$80. Will this be usable with the components I plan to purchase? Is this a decent price?
Any feedback on the above would be greatly appreciated. Also, anything else particularly recommended (i.e. journals, scenarios, etc.)? I plan on taking my time with learning the game and enjoying the ride over the coming years.
Thanks,
Mike