ASL Bell Tolls

[Vinnie]

He generated a lot of Perry Sez for us.

He felt that if a rule was unclear then a Perry Sez was warranted. This did result in a number of questions that I feel were unnecessary but his philosophy was better to have certainty for new players than rely on the old "that's the way it's always been played".
He couldcarguevhos interpretations very well, even convinced me of one which everyone knows how to play but the rules do not support it! (AFV MA malfunctions on a 12 even if it is B11)

 

[rdw5150]

Was Peter ever at ASLOK? The name sounds really familiar, but, I cannot place the face.

 

[klasmalmstrom]

Was Peter ever at ASLOK? The name sounds really familiar, but, I cannot place the face.

Yes he was....2003 - not sure it that was the only time....

 

[Fort]

He felt that if a rule was unclear then a Perry Sez was warranted. This did result in a number of questions that I feel were unnecessary but his philosophy was better to have certainty for new players than rely on the old "that's the way it's always been played".
He couldcarguevhos interpretations very well, even convinced me of one which everyone knows how to play but the rules do not support it! (AFV MA malfunctions on a 12 even if it is B11)

An AFV MA is a Gun for firing purposes...

2.28 BREAKDOWN: All Guns have an inherent B# of 12 if not listed on the counter. In cases where malfunction was more frequent, a lower B# is printed on the counter. All normal malfunction and repair provisions apply (A9.7-.74). If a non-vehicular Gun permanently malfunctions it is immediately removed from play. Afterthoughts: Some may feel this post is inappropriate. My having known Piotr for quite some time, I feel that this is something he would read and enjoy with a chuckle. However, if the mods want to move it to another topic or delete it entirely I am ok with that.

 

[Alessandro D.]

A very dedicated player, I guess he played hundreds of us over the years. My condolences to his family and friends.
Btw: for what it is worth, I agree with Fort, definetely he would have appreciated the comment.

 

[macrobo]

I am very sadded by this

In the 2000's I must have played him live/vasl many times - never recorded them as ROAR was not on the radar at the time or maybe he did not want them recorded
Intelligence was his gift and he used it to help others around him when we were closer - did some stuff teaching kids in the conglomerate of immigrants in Stockholm
He was a bit legalistic in arguments when you played ASL and I doubt that changed - I found it helpful but can see how it could annoy a more casual player.
I was also able to have a wonderful day with him and my family on one of our family holdiays - he was a truely a very sharing individual that made the day in Stockhom really enjoyable
Tragically he smoked a lot and this likely did his heart a disservice he may of just payed the price for

Rob

 

[Paul_RS]

He was awkward, irritating and pedantic as an opponent. I didn't particularly like the guy, but I didn't dislike him. He ruffled a lot of feathers when he first joined our Friday night group, but mellowed a little over time. I believe a lot of his 'irritating' mannerisms were a direct consequence of his huge passion for the game. I honestly don't think I've encountered anyone as passionate about the game as Peter. Rules knowledge? It was akin to having ASL chatGPT on the other side of the cardboard battlefield. The world of ASL has lost one of its most passionate and colourful players.

Paul

 

[Larry]

According to google AI, The Swedish phrase for "bon voyage" is Trevlig Resa. If that is the case, Trevlig Resa Piotr.

 

[Gunner Scott]

hi all;

It is with great sadness that I report that long time local Chicago ASL'er James Berkman has died. Here is a write up by his good friend and fellow ASL'er Rob Banozic:


Guys -

Just wanted to remember one of Chicago's ASL players from back in the day, James Berkman, who has sadly passed away:

https://www.chicagotribune.com/obituaries/james-berkman-chicago/

Many of you probably have never met James, as he rarely travelled beyond the Chicago area. However, he was a long-standing member of the Windy City Wargamers and a fairly regular attendee at the ASL Open back in the day (the 1990s). James was a frequent playtest opponent of Rob Banozic's and many of the scenarios published in The General, the ASL Annuals, and the modules during that time incorporate his contributions. Scenario WCW6 Los Ejercitos Nuevos in the WCW Color Pack is James' design. Roll low, James!

 

[Vic Provost]

hi all;

It is with great sadness that I report that long time local Chicago ASL'er James Berkman has died. Here is a write up by his good friend and fellow ASL'er Rob Banozic:


Guys -

Just wanted to remember one of Chicago's ASL players from back in the day, James Berkman, who has sadly passed away:

https://www.chicagotribune.com/obituaries/james-berkman-chicago/

Many of you probably have never met James, as he rarely travelled beyond the Chicago area. However, he was a long-standing member of the Windy City Wargamers and a fairly regular attendee at the ASL Open back in the day (the 1990s). James was a frequent playtest opponent of Rob Banozic's and many of the scenarios published in The General, the ASL Annuals, and the modules during that time incorporate his contributions. Scenario WCW6 Los Ejercitos Nuevos in the WCW Color Pack is James' design. Roll low, James!

RIP to James, I'm sure he is missed in the Chicago ASL scene. Hopefully he is rolling with the Big Guy in the sky.

 

[Old Noob]

Condolences to his family and ASL friends.

 

[Chas]

Curtis Brooks - Rest in peace.

While organizing some stuff came across a playtest report from Curtis from 2012. Absolutely nuked the scenario
But also told me how they had already played a bunch of CoS scenarios and absolutely loved them, having a blast.

 

[Torsten Meckel]

My condolences also to the family of Peter.
I never met him but once in the VASL-Forum. There he pointed me in the direction of my since-then-regular opponent.
I would have given up ASL had he not alerted me to another player in the same small town...

 

[rreinesch]

I see where Paul Messina has passed away. Only 62. An on-again/off-again ASL player, he was still a friend and he will be missed.

 

[buser333]

I see where Paul Messina has passed away. Only 62. An on-again/off-again ASL player, he was still a friend and he will be missed.

Way too young. My condolences to his family and friends.

 

[ecz]

Gentlemen, I have just received an email informing me of the passing of Peter Rogenholt. @CommisssarPiotr will be missed by us all. I have no further details at this time.

Sad to read this today.
He was literally the first person who "welcomed" me to VASL in about 1998. Or maybe the first person who ambushed me by asking and challenging me about everything, me who had just arrived. I admit that I was a bit shocked by this first impact and for a few weeks I stayed away from VASL!

 

[andrea pagni]

I'm sorry to report that our friend alberto Biserni, "Chef62" has passed away today. His presence and spirit are already missed

 

[M.Koch]

I´m sorry to hear that...My sincerely cocndolences!
Alberto was always welcome at Grenadier.

 

[Actionjick]

I'm sorry to report that our friend alberto Biserni, "Chef62" has passed away today. His presence and spirit are already missed

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. May his spirit find rest and a welcome seat at the great gaming table in the sky.

 

[von Marwitz]

I´m sorry to hear that...My sincerely cocndolences!
Alberto was always welcome at Grenadier.

I can only subscribe to this. Grenadier was where I met Alberto.

Ruhe in Frieden.

von Marwitz