6th Annual Hallowed Ground Tournament Gettysburg, PA July 13-16, 2023

[Smedley]

Just a week away!! I will be coming down Wednesday and need an opponent for the first round.

Rob

 

[davegin]

Just a week away!! I will be coming down Wednesday and need an opponent for the first round.

Rob

In the first round you may pick any opponent that is available. But that round must be played on thursday.

 

[Ed Akehurst]

See ya Wednesday!

 

[Hutch]

For anyone planning on visiting the Battlefield:
Just so that you are aware, Little Round Top is undergoing renovations to bring it back to the 1863 look. Some areas may not be accessible.

 

[Smedley]

In the first round you may pick any opponent that is available. But that round must be played on thursday.

Okay, who is available to play in the first round?

Rob

 

[Tooz]

I'll be there Thursday afternoon and ready to go by 2pm. If interested then let's pick a scenario. Note that Death to Fascism scenario DTF 3 True Grit is already pieced out--me and Ed played this for about four turns last Sunday but did not finish it.

 

[Smedley]

I'll be there Thursday afternoon and ready to go by 2pm. If interested then let's pick a scenario. Note that Death to Fascism scenario DTF 3 True Grit is already pieced out--me and Ed played this for about four turns last Sunday but did not finish it.
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Sounds good to me. I really like True Grit!

Rob

 

[Tooz]

Cool, Which side do you want? Same to me either way.

 

[Smedley]

I like to attack, so give me the Japanese.

 

[Tooz]

OK. I'll have it all set up and ready to go by two o'clock. I'm the Dutch (Romanian)...

 

[von Garvin]

I regret to inform everyone that I won't be able to make it. I've some sad family matters to clear up here in Canada. I do hope you all have a blast!

 

[Ray Woloszyn]

I regret to inform everyone that I won't be able to make it. I've some sad family matters to clear up here in Canada. I do hope you all have a blast!

I saw the notice on Facebook. Sorry for your loss. Ray

 

[von Garvin]

Thanks, Ray.

 

[Ed Akehurst]

Scenarios and overlays are on the official page now (see OP). Please print and bring your own copies. We'll have spares, but it would be a big help if everyone brings their own. (Not too late to register!)

 

[Tooz]

Welcome all to Gettysburg! if you live within driving range I enthusiastically invite you to stop by even for just a day! This ASL tourney is held in the late John Dober's household which boasts of one of the largest private gaming rooms I have ever visited. Great fun awaits!

 

[davegin]

The 6th annual Hallowed Ground ASL tournament is now in the books,
Early arrivals on wednesday got in some open games and socializing. Tournament play got underway thursday.
When the smoke cleared saturday night, Randy (the mad scientist) Rossi had surgically dissected 5 worthy opponents for 62 points and a runaway victory. Carl (the mass mauler) Noriega finished in second with 47 points, and Ron (the new jersey nightmare) Duenskie finished in third with 34 points.
5 players tied for 4th with 24 points. I haven't done the tiebreakers on these.
Rob Loper garnered the sniper ace plaque with 13 kills in 5 games.
Brian (Tooz) Martuzas repeated as the Bad Mechanic with 13 malfs.
Brian also received the John Dober III Sportmanship Award for supplying an amazing commemorative banner, aiding in organizing John's many ASL counters, and, well, for just being a great all around human being.
Surprise non playing guests Ken Daughty with his son and daughter in tow, and our esteemed colleague, Gary Fortenberry stopped in to say hello,
Thanks to Ken (Purple Haze) Mioduski for again supplying the amazing tournament memorial glasses. They got a lot of use from the outstanding bar.
Thanks also to Jack (I am never going to really retire) Daniels for his exquisite taste in liquor. (The irish cream was to die for).
Thanks, also, to Ed Akehurst for his contributions to this event and Alan Findlay of Broken Ground for supplying bling.
Thanks to all attendees for continuing to keep John's memory alive.
And finally, thanks and appreciation to Christine Fallin Dober for again opening up her home and hospitality to make this event possible.
The older I get, the more I respect time spent with the greatest friends in the world.
Pardon any misspellings or bad grammar. It has been a grueling week of great food, drink, and ASL.

Dave

 

[Smedley]

The 6th annual Hallowed Ground ASL tournament is now in the books,
Early arrivals on wednesday got in some open games and socializing. Tournament play got underway thursday.
When the smoke cleared saturday night, Randy (the mad scientist) Rossi had surgically dissected 5 worthy opponents for 62 points and a runaway victory. Carl (the mass mauler) Noriega finished in second with 47 points, and Ron (the new jersey nightmare) Duenskie finished in third with 34 points.
5 players tied for 4th with 24 points. I haven't done the tiebreakers on these.
Rob Loper garnered the sniper ace plaque with 13 kills in 5 games.
Brian (Tooz) Martuzus repeated as the Bad Mechanic with 13 malfs.
Brian also received the John Dober III Sportmanship Award for supplying an amazing commemorative banner, aiding in organizing John's many ASL counters, and, well, for just being a great all around human being.
Surprise non playing guests Ken Daughty with his son and daughter in tow, and our esteemed colleague, Gary Fortenbury stopped in to say hello,
Thanks to Ken (Purple Haze) Mioduski for again supplying the amazing tournament memorial glasses. They got a lot of use from the outstanding bar.
Thanks also to Jack (I am never going to really retire) Daniels for his exquisite taste in liquor. (The irish cream was to die for).
Thanks, also, to Ed Akehurst for his contributions to this event and Alan Findlay of Broken Ground for supplying bling.
Thanks to all attendees for continuing to keep John's memory alive.
And finally, thanks and appreciation to Christine Fallin Dober for again opening up her home and hospitality to make this event possible.
The older I get, the more I respect time spent with the greatest friends in the world.
Pardon any misspellings or bad grammar. It has been a grueling week of great food, drink, and ASL.

Dave

Thanks to Dave for all the hard work running this tourney.

My 13 snipers helped me to an outstanding 1-4 record!

Rob

 

[von Garvin]

Thanks for posting that, Dave. Sorry I missed it. As always, going to Gettysburg has been one of my fave ASL events.

Next year!

 

[davegin]

For those interested, the scenario results for the tournament:

WO44 The Little Village 1 allied win
DTF3 True Grit 1 axis win
AP117 The Second City 1 allied win
J200 One Story Town 1 axis win
DASL30 Road to St. Lo 1 allied win (alternative round)

AP163 Dingoes at Damour 1 allied win
FrF26 Polish Requiem 1 axis win
DTF11 A Greek Tragedy 1 allied win; 1 axis win
J203 Death at the Cement Plant 1 axis win

J197 Death on the French Coast 1 allied win; 1 axis win
HazMo28 Righteous Red Scythe 1 allied win
FrF72 Mubo Decision 1 axis win
DB92 Streets of Kharkov 1 axis win

DB159 Autumn Approach 1 allied win
BFP95 Obian Highway 1 allied win; 2 axis win
FrF67 Collechio 1 axis win

AP59 Taking Heads 2 allied win
AP41 The Meat Grinder 1 axis win; 1 allied win
FrF89 Red Tears Shed on Gray 1 axis win

I feel it is important to include variety and balance to any tournament scenario lists. I hope this years list fit those requirements

If anyone wishes to record these results to ROAR, feel free.

Thanks to all who attended and continue to keep John Dober's memory alive.

Dave

 

[Smedley]

DTF3 True Grit was an Axis win............I know because it was my only one.

Rob