Jacometti
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I think Richard Branson already bought it. He has a knack for big acquisitions.
ASLOK in Person Cancelled - VASL Only for 2020
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RJenulis
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Brent,
I agree with the previous post, you made the correct call to cancel the in-person event. I would like to sign up for VASLOK!
Rich Jenulis
I agree with the previous post, you made the correct call to cancel the in-person event. I would like to sign up for VASLOK!
Rich Jenulis
Bret Hildebran
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I finally got the details going for vASLOK I - you can find them here:
Please let me know if you notice any issues or have questions.
Basic format is minis on Thursday/Saturday with Grofaz play/Grofaz minis on Friday. No T's this year - given we break even on them typically it didn't really make sense to attempt to deal with shipping or storing a bunch of T's until next October.
I hope to have pairings/scenario available no later than 10/1 allowing first round matchups to kick-off early if both sides are amenable to that or no later than Thursday morning. Please note that games are expected to be played on an EST schedule so be prepared to play at 8AM EST each day and ready for follow-up games after...
Please let me know if you notice any issues or have questions.
Basic format is minis on Thursday/Saturday with Grofaz play/Grofaz minis on Friday. No T's this year - given we break even on them typically it didn't really make sense to attempt to deal with shipping or storing a bunch of T's until next October.
I hope to have pairings/scenario available no later than 10/1 allowing first round matchups to kick-off early if both sides are amenable to that or no later than Thursday morning. Please note that games are expected to be played on an EST schedule so be prepared to play at 8AM EST each day and ready for follow-up games after...
andrea pagni
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Nice idea, unfortunately for me the time shift from europe makes it practically impossible. have fun! see you next year!
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Nothing is impossible with enough espresso!
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Hello, I am wondering how the minis work. Is it only 4 people in the thing with 2 games in one day (8am start, then 2pm for the winners)?
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At ASLOk proper, there are 8 people in a complete mini, three games in one day unless you can convince your opponent in game three to play they next day. They can go quite late. -- jim
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Three scenarios in a day seemed reasonable bitd, maybe not so now. Although the Triple Digit thread indicates short scenarios get a lot of play which is what should be chosen for a mini. I wonder how much effect minis had on the prevalence of shorter scenarios in the Triple Digit Club?
One year when Oktoberfest was still a Friday through Sunday event we tried to require ten scenarios to be played for the tournament. Unrealistic even back then. Live and learn.
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It's doable if players play with pace. The second round starts @ 1300 - 1400. If that goes ~ 5 hours, round 3 starts at ~ 1800 - 1900. Another 5 hours for the next round and you're looking at finishing around 2300 - 2400. Then wind down and off to bed to get up in time to start the next days games. Anything that slows that down just makes for later and later nights. I personally try to only play in the Thursday mini. If I somehow make it to the finals, I try to arrange with my opponent to play "double jeopardy" in a Friday Grofaz mini. Winner is declared the winner of the mini played on Thursday as well as goes on in the Grofaz mini. Best advice I have ever heard for winning a tournament is drink lots of water and get plenty of sleep. Words to live by. -- jim
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Have to agree that is good advice for trying to win a tournament. Maybe not the best advice for enjoying a tournament but considering the age of most attendees still very sound advice!
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Concur, it’s a mental endurance test, best to eat well to.
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Capt. Taco right next door!??!?
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It's easier after a win.
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Thanks for holding an online version of ASLOk Bret.
Pre-reg complete. Looking forward to playing. Sleep deprivation, not so much.
-chris
Pre-reg complete. Looking forward to playing. Sleep deprivation, not so much.
-chris
Steven Pleva
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I think it was "Cap'n Taco". Thank God I survived those years. My body can't take that level of abuse anymore...
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Actually never ate there, too busy to eat. Heard the stories though!
Think you are correct it was Cap'n Taco.
That whole venue was less than stellar. Plenty of memorable stories but not the Ritz Carlton.
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http://capntaco.com/about/
Yep, it was Cap'n. Good memory Steve.
Still there, apparently. Might be less than stellar, but I'd still put a hurt on a couple burritos about now. The Google pics make it look bigger inside than I remember, but that's probably because it was standing room only at lunch time. Never did get a seat there. We just carried out and ate at the motel. Was fun checking out street view of it now. The motel and Capn Taco were the only memorable places in the area, and that has changed not at all.
Yep, it was Cap'n. Good memory Steve.
Still there, apparently. Might be less than stellar, but I'd still put a hurt on a couple burritos about now. The Google pics make it look bigger inside than I remember, but that's probably because it was standing room only at lunch time. Never did get a seat there. We just carried out and ate at the motel. Was fun checking out street view of it now. The motel and Capn Taco were the only memorable places in the area, and that has changed not at all.
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Not always. I remember it taking quite a few hours to fall asleep after my first tournament scenario win against an ASL legend.
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I was posting on the translating the ASLRB thread about Action Debbie's comments in regards to that endeavor. I remembered she had hand colored the squad leader image on the early Oktoberfest plaques and that got me thinking about ASLOk. Always this time of year when the weather starts getting cooler an old man's thoughts turn to Oktoberfest. While there may not be a physical presence in NE Ohio this year the feeling is still there. Good luck to all who participate and thanks to Bret and Bill for keeping it going.?
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