Bret Hildebran
Elder Member
Here is the long awaited info for ASLOK XIX.
If you have mini questions, you can contact me directly.
Bret Hildebran
damavs@alltel.net
***********
ASLOK XIX - YEAR 2004 OCTOBER 3rd - 10th, 2004
THE PLAYER'S FEST
WELCOME TO ASLOK 2004!! I look forward to seeing you all at ASLOK 2004, the 19th year of our annual ASL gaming week(end). As always there will be plenty of ASL wildmen gaming at the ASLOK hotel as early as Saturday, October 2nd and into the wee hours of Monday, October 11th! NEW in 2004: FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI TOURNAMENTS!
ASLOK is THE PLAYER'S FEST, a festival of gaming and gamesmanship as much as it is a competitive tournament. Play is OPEN and uninhibited; many play just for the fun of it while others delve into the Big Weekend Tournament, THE GROFAZ.
ASLOK WEEK features at least 28 individual Tournaments (usually about 33 or more total) with plaques and cash awarded to all winners as well as to at least four places in GROFAZ. At ASLOK the word is 'Do What Suits You'. You will find grognards, rookies, experts and average players alike. You will find comradeship, good gaming, interesting talk, some new materials and you are bound to learn and teach a few things at ASLOK. ENJOY!
HOW ASLOK WORKS
Most games at ASLOK are "OPEN" games, played for the fun of it. Find any opponent and pick any scenario; this is the 'festival' of ASLOK, a celebration of a great game. The main tournament at ASLOK is THE GROFAZ which begins Thursday. All players are automatically entered in GROFAZ. Once out of GROFAZ contention, players continue with OPEN and MINI-Tournament action. THEME and MINI's are more structured than GROFAZ and OPEN gaming. These are single elimination events using AVALONCON style scenario selection. MANEUVERS are intended for new players to get their feet wet. Helpful guidance from an ASL pro is included. The USA vs WORLD CUP runs from arrival until the end of Tuesday, October 5th. Above all, whatever you do, HAVE A GOOD TIME!
AGENDA
SUNDAY-TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3rd-5th 2004: Early arrivals roll in. ALL play this year is in the Grand Ballroom. Open play and USA vs WORLD CUP on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. If arriving at the hotel before Sunday, contact Mark Nixon for early gunning.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6th 2004: At 8:00 AM, MINI tournament action begins. Wednesday MINI's begin at 8:00 AM sharp and do NOT apply towards GROFAZ. Plenty of OPEN action is also available.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7th 2004: At 8:00 AM gunning begins in GROFAZ and Thursday THEME events where MINI-Tournaments all began. OPEN play continues. Wed. MINI-Tournament winners awarded at 6:00 PM. GROFAZ 2-0 contenders can sign-up for GROFAZ FRIDAY MINI!!!!!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8th 2004: GROFAZ and OPEN gaming continue. Friday MINI's and GROFAZ MINI's kick-off promptly at 8:00 AM. Awards presented to Thursday THEME Tournament winners at 6:00 PM.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9th 2004: More GROFAZ and OPEN gaming. At 8:00 AM more MINI-Tournaments kick-off. Awards made to Friday MINI-Tournament winners at 6:00 PM.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10th 2004: GROFAZ and OPEN gaming surge onward. Add-on MINI-Tournaments start at 8:00 AM, interest allowing. Awards presented to Saturday MINI-Tournament winners at about 2:OO PM. Awards presented to GROFAZ winner, runner-up and other top finishers sometime, probably very late Sunday or early Monday morning. Congrat-'yawn'-lations guys!
MONDAY, OCTOBER 11th 2004: GROFAZ and OPEN gaming wrap-up. All out of the arena before noon. Many thanks, happy trails, see ya in 2005 for our huge shindig to celebrate ASLOK XX!
OPEN GAMING
OPEN play is THE RULE at ASLOK. Most games played are of the OPEN variety in which two players simply agree to play, select a scenario on their own and determine balance/sides via any mutually agreed manner. It truly is as simple as that.
GROFAZ
NOTE: NEW FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI'S INFO FOR 2004!!!
The Big Weekend Tournament (THE GROFAZ) officially begins Thursday morning at 8:00 AM, although only two Thursday games can count towards GROFAZ. Players arriving Friday are also free to compete in GROFAZ, although their time burden will be more of a factor. Any players arriving fresh on the scene Saturday morning and hoping to seriously challenge for GROFAZ Championship must immediately report to the TD so we can determine if and how we can fit that hope into the developing competition; it may not be possible at that late stage, in which case participation in MINI-Tournaments will be recommended.
Players competing in GROFAZ must record their games on their P.I.S. and plan to play 8 games to win this event, (or the sole player who attains 7-0 or 6-0). GROFAZ contenders may play any one opponent only ONCE in a GROFAZ match, unless specifically permitted otherwise by Mark Nixon. There are no set starting times or "rounds" (EXC: optional Friday Grofaz Mini round #1 @ 8:AM Friday), although it is recommended players select scenarios and sleeping schedules which allow time to complete 4 or 5 games by Friday night and 6 or 7 by Saturday night, leaving only 1 or 2 more to play Sunday. For those in GROFAZ contention it is not wise to get too far ahead or behind this pace, and these individuals must remain in CC (Close Contact) with ASLOK TD's.
Players competing in GROFAZ who win their first games must play their second games vs. other GROFAZ winners, winners of two games must play other two-game winners and so forth. (Thus, 1-0 plays 1-0, 6-0 plays 6-0, 1-1 plays 1-1, 4-1 plays 4-1, etc.)
FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI'S: GROFAZ contenders who are 2-0 (ONLY!) can enter one of the special FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI events, and so compete in both GROFAZ and a Friday MINI concurrently. To ensure play in one of these events, players MUST report to Mark Nixon before 8:AM Friday, once they have attained a 2-0 GROFAZ record.
THE WINNER OF GROFAZ: that player with the best record (probably undefeated) after 8 rounds, or that player who is the only one to reach 7-0 or 6-0. All ties will be resolved by: 1) previous head-to-head GROFAZ game, 2) a playoff game (only if time is available for both players), or 3) that tied player who played the toughest opponents [based on records in that GROFAZ event at the time they played - Mark Nixon will be final judge of that elucidation, but here is how it works: if your opponents' total W/L record was 22-3 when you played them (.88 PCT) you would finish ahead of a player with like record whose opponents were 14-2 when he played them (.875 PCT)]. Cash prizes (to be determined, although usually $200/1st, $100/2nd, $50/3rd and $50/4th) and plaques will be awarded for at least the top four finishers.
THURSDAY THEME TOURNAMENTS
Eight three-round single elimination mini-tournaments, each based on a WWII THEME, will begin promptly at 8:00 AM Thursday. Each is open to 8 players. Sign up for these is based on first come, first served at preregistration/registration. Unlike OPEN play and GROFAZ, these THEMES are designed to begin promptly at 8:00 AM and to be completed Thursday. Scenario selection is AVALONCON style, with three choices available per round from which each player picks the two he would most like to play. Lists of scenarios will NOT be circulated prior to Thursday morning.
Because only two scenarios played Thursday can apply towards GROFAZ, the winner and runner-up of THEMES count two wins and no losses for GROFAZ, and must report immediately to the TD to arrange a FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI entry. (The winner will have actually won three scenarios, but does gain bragging rights, $10 and a plaque for winning his THEME, and also gains one leg-up on the all-important third tie-breaker for GROFAZ, as he will have defeated opponents with combined 3-0 records in GROFAZ, whereas the THEME runner-up will have defeated opponents with only 1-0 record at this point.) No other scenarios in the THEME events apply towards GROFAZ. Losers of round #1 can forget their one loss and losers of round #2 drop their one loss as well as their one win. Thus, THEMES provide a chance to win a small event as well as to pile up some GROFAZ wins, and all at no risk of suffering any GROFAZ losses. Losers of rounds #1 and #2 are free to immediately play up to 2 GROFAZ games on Thursday or jump into OPEN play. THEME winners and runners-up are finished with GROFAZ games for Thursday, but can still play OPEN games at their discretion. NOTE: Check the FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI info.
MANEUVERS - ASL-STARTER KIT FRIENDLY
INEXPERIENCED GAMERS! CLOSET ASL'RS! Played only a dozen games? Play only once a month? Get a rules refresher and warm-up your dice in action against other Green Sergeants before entering the Cauldron of ASLOK. Experienced gamer on hand to offer Leader Direction with quick answers/reference (assistance, not handholding) to those pesky rules which Bog down your game and leave you Shocked.
Times for MANEUVERS are a bit flexible, although we expect them to occur both Tuesday and Friday after 6:30 PM; make sure to list your choice of day and time when you preregister. Maneuvers will be ASL-STARTER KIT friendly!!
MINI-TOURNAMENTS (WED - FRI - SAT - SUN)
Similar to Thursday THEME Tournaments in style, ASLOK MINI-Tournaments are designed for those who prefer a small one day event, those arriving fresh on the scene Wednesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday morning and for those who find themselves knocked out of GROFAZ contention yet still Berserk for more tournament action. Events begin promptly at 8:00 AM, are 8 players each, three round, single elimination AVALONCON style events. Winners get $10 and a plaque.
Except for FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI's, NON-THURSDAY MINI-TOURNAMENTS ARE NA FOR GROFAZ!!
SUNDAY MINI-TOURNAMENTS: Subject to demand, NA for GROFAZ.
FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI'S [NEW IN 2004!!!!]
New at ASLOK to allow GROFAZers to also compete in Friday Mini action (WOOF!). Only GROFAZers who are 2-0 by Friday 8:00 AM can compete. Sign-up starts Thursday; as soon as you attain 2-0 GROFAZ status you can sign-up. You will be paired with a 2-0 GROFAZer for a Friday morning showdown. Friday GROFAZ Mini's count both for GROFAZ and for the single elimination GROFAZ Mini. The kicker?? This guarantees you an 8:00 AM Friday GROFAZ start time! Minis are: Best Of The Best and Stormtrooper Follies.
USA vs WORLD CUP
A rather informal event which begins as soon as players arrive, usually Saturday or Sunday. US players vs World players; everyone keeps track of their games vs competing players, and late Tuesday night the tally is final. A ten-year plaque records the winning team and final score. Year #1 was 2003, when the World team took the Cup with 19 wins vs 17 wins for the US. Also, MVP plaques and $10 cash are awarded to the top player on each team.
ASLOK HOTEL INFO AND PREREGISTRATION PROCEDURE
QUALITY INN & SUITES
7230 ENGLE ROAD
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OHIO 44130
440-243-4040
Make your hotel reservations with the Quality Inn. Rooms are $69.00 per night. Mention OKTOBERFEST for reduced rate (standard room rates are $40-$60 higher). Make your reservations with the hotel early. Free airport shuttle! Same hotel since 1996!
Before September 31st, 2004 send $20.00 to Mark Nixon to preregister for ASLOK. It is $25.00 after that date and at the door. All figures are in US dollars.
Specify T-shirt size and quantity if you want these: Medium, Large and EXTRA Large are $10.00 each. Double-X-Large are $13.00 each, Triple-X-Large are $15.00 each. Quad-X-Large-Tall are $18.00 each. T-shirts are available in numbers based on pre-reg sales; order now to make sure you get what you want!
Be sure to request Mini-Tournaments you would like to enter. You will be able to preregister for only one per day, but give me a rank in priority each day; I'll put you in your topmost pick which is still available for each day. Some Mini's will run more than once; where ASL fans demand it, we give it to them!
Include your full name, address, phone number and email. If you would like to receive a mailed confirmation, please also include a SASE, or include your fax number if a fax'd confirmation will work.
Be sure to check our official ASLOK web page at: http://www.nwsup.com/aslok/ for late changes, additions, hotel roommates, etc. You may email Mark Nixon at mnixon@voyager.net if you have any questions.
ASLOK XIX - YEAR 2004 PREREGISTRATION FORM
(TWO-PAGE FORM)
NAME:_____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
STATE/PROVINCE/COUNTRY:________________ POSTAL/ZIP CODE:__________
PHONE:____________________________ EMAIL:________________________
Make your check payable to: Mark Nixon and mail preregistration and T-shirt funds to:
MARK NIXON
443 RICHMOND PARK WEST 201D
RICHMOND HEIGHTS OH 44143
(PHONE: 440-473-1680 FAX: 440-449-9430)
QTY $ SUBTOTALS
PREREG: ($20.00 EACH)_______________ __________________
T-SHIRTS
MEDIUM: ($10.00 EACH)________________ __________________
LARGE: ($10.00 EACH)_______________ __________________
XL: ($10.00 EACH)_______________ __________________
XXL: ($13.00 EACH)_______________ __________________
XXXL: ($15.00 EACH)_______________ __________________
4XL-TALL: ($18.00 EA)_______________ __________________
TOTAL AMOUNT: $_________________
MINI-TOURNAMENTS AND THURSDAY THEME TOURNAMENTS
(Rank your choices on each day: For example, 1=what you want, 2=next choice, 3, 4… etc. and then rank what you want the next day, and so on. Many of these will run more than once each day, based on demand.)
ASLOK XIX - YEAR 2004 OCTOBER 3rd - 10th, 2004
THE PLAYER'S FEST
WELCOME TO ASLOK 2004!! I look forward to seeing you all at ASLOK 2004, the 19th year of our annual ASL gaming week(end). As always there will be plenty of ASL wildmen gaming at the ASLOK hotel as early as Saturday, October 2nd and into the wee hours of Monday, October 11th! NEW in 2004: FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI TOURNAMENTS!
ASLOK is THE PLAYER'S FEST, a festival of gaming and gamesmanship as much as it is a competitive tournament. Play is OPEN and uninhibited; many play just for the fun of it while others delve into the Big Weekend Tournament, THE GROFAZ.
ASLOK WEEK features at least 28 individual Tournaments (usually about 33 or more total) with plaques and cash awarded to all winners as well as to at least four places in GROFAZ. At ASLOK the word is 'Do What Suits You'. You will find grognards, rookies, experts and average players alike. You will find comradeship, good gaming, interesting talk, some new materials and you are bound to learn and teach a few things at ASLOK. ENJOY!
HOW ASLOK WORKS
Most games at ASLOK are "OPEN" games, played for the fun of it. Find any opponent and pick any scenario; this is the 'festival' of ASLOK, a celebration of a great game. The main tournament at ASLOK is THE GROFAZ which begins Thursday. All players are automatically entered in GROFAZ. Once out of GROFAZ contention, players continue with OPEN and MINI-Tournament action. THEME and MINI's are more structured than GROFAZ and OPEN gaming. These are single elimination events using AVALONCON style scenario selection. MANEUVERS are intended for new players to get their feet wet. Helpful guidance from an ASL pro is included. The USA vs WORLD CUP runs from arrival until the end of Tuesday, October 5th. Above all, whatever you do, HAVE A GOOD TIME!
AGENDA
SUNDAY-TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3rd-5th 2004: Early arrivals roll in. ALL play this year is in the Grand Ballroom. Open play and USA vs WORLD CUP on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. If arriving at the hotel before Sunday, contact Mark Nixon for early gunning.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6th 2004: At 8:00 AM, MINI tournament action begins. Wednesday MINI's begin at 8:00 AM sharp and do NOT apply towards GROFAZ. Plenty of OPEN action is also available.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7th 2004: At 8:00 AM gunning begins in GROFAZ and Thursday THEME events where MINI-Tournaments all began. OPEN play continues. Wed. MINI-Tournament winners awarded at 6:00 PM. GROFAZ 2-0 contenders can sign-up for GROFAZ FRIDAY MINI!!!!!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8th 2004: GROFAZ and OPEN gaming continue. Friday MINI's and GROFAZ MINI's kick-off promptly at 8:00 AM. Awards presented to Thursday THEME Tournament winners at 6:00 PM.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9th 2004: More GROFAZ and OPEN gaming. At 8:00 AM more MINI-Tournaments kick-off. Awards made to Friday MINI-Tournament winners at 6:00 PM.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10th 2004: GROFAZ and OPEN gaming surge onward. Add-on MINI-Tournaments start at 8:00 AM, interest allowing. Awards presented to Saturday MINI-Tournament winners at about 2:OO PM. Awards presented to GROFAZ winner, runner-up and other top finishers sometime, probably very late Sunday or early Monday morning. Congrat-'yawn'-lations guys!
MONDAY, OCTOBER 11th 2004: GROFAZ and OPEN gaming wrap-up. All out of the arena before noon. Many thanks, happy trails, see ya in 2005 for our huge shindig to celebrate ASLOK XX!
OPEN GAMING
OPEN play is THE RULE at ASLOK. Most games played are of the OPEN variety in which two players simply agree to play, select a scenario on their own and determine balance/sides via any mutually agreed manner. It truly is as simple as that.
GROFAZ
NOTE: NEW FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI'S INFO FOR 2004!!!
The Big Weekend Tournament (THE GROFAZ) officially begins Thursday morning at 8:00 AM, although only two Thursday games can count towards GROFAZ. Players arriving Friday are also free to compete in GROFAZ, although their time burden will be more of a factor. Any players arriving fresh on the scene Saturday morning and hoping to seriously challenge for GROFAZ Championship must immediately report to the TD so we can determine if and how we can fit that hope into the developing competition; it may not be possible at that late stage, in which case participation in MINI-Tournaments will be recommended.
Players competing in GROFAZ must record their games on their P.I.S. and plan to play 8 games to win this event, (or the sole player who attains 7-0 or 6-0). GROFAZ contenders may play any one opponent only ONCE in a GROFAZ match, unless specifically permitted otherwise by Mark Nixon. There are no set starting times or "rounds" (EXC: optional Friday Grofaz Mini round #1 @ 8:AM Friday), although it is recommended players select scenarios and sleeping schedules which allow time to complete 4 or 5 games by Friday night and 6 or 7 by Saturday night, leaving only 1 or 2 more to play Sunday. For those in GROFAZ contention it is not wise to get too far ahead or behind this pace, and these individuals must remain in CC (Close Contact) with ASLOK TD's.
Players competing in GROFAZ who win their first games must play their second games vs. other GROFAZ winners, winners of two games must play other two-game winners and so forth. (Thus, 1-0 plays 1-0, 6-0 plays 6-0, 1-1 plays 1-1, 4-1 plays 4-1, etc.)
FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI'S: GROFAZ contenders who are 2-0 (ONLY!) can enter one of the special FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI events, and so compete in both GROFAZ and a Friday MINI concurrently. To ensure play in one of these events, players MUST report to Mark Nixon before 8:AM Friday, once they have attained a 2-0 GROFAZ record.
THE WINNER OF GROFAZ: that player with the best record (probably undefeated) after 8 rounds, or that player who is the only one to reach 7-0 or 6-0. All ties will be resolved by: 1) previous head-to-head GROFAZ game, 2) a playoff game (only if time is available for both players), or 3) that tied player who played the toughest opponents [based on records in that GROFAZ event at the time they played - Mark Nixon will be final judge of that elucidation, but here is how it works: if your opponents' total W/L record was 22-3 when you played them (.88 PCT) you would finish ahead of a player with like record whose opponents were 14-2 when he played them (.875 PCT)]. Cash prizes (to be determined, although usually $200/1st, $100/2nd, $50/3rd and $50/4th) and plaques will be awarded for at least the top four finishers.
THURSDAY THEME TOURNAMENTS
Eight three-round single elimination mini-tournaments, each based on a WWII THEME, will begin promptly at 8:00 AM Thursday. Each is open to 8 players. Sign up for these is based on first come, first served at preregistration/registration. Unlike OPEN play and GROFAZ, these THEMES are designed to begin promptly at 8:00 AM and to be completed Thursday. Scenario selection is AVALONCON style, with three choices available per round from which each player picks the two he would most like to play. Lists of scenarios will NOT be circulated prior to Thursday morning.
Because only two scenarios played Thursday can apply towards GROFAZ, the winner and runner-up of THEMES count two wins and no losses for GROFAZ, and must report immediately to the TD to arrange a FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI entry. (The winner will have actually won three scenarios, but does gain bragging rights, $10 and a plaque for winning his THEME, and also gains one leg-up on the all-important third tie-breaker for GROFAZ, as he will have defeated opponents with combined 3-0 records in GROFAZ, whereas the THEME runner-up will have defeated opponents with only 1-0 record at this point.) No other scenarios in the THEME events apply towards GROFAZ. Losers of round #1 can forget their one loss and losers of round #2 drop their one loss as well as their one win. Thus, THEMES provide a chance to win a small event as well as to pile up some GROFAZ wins, and all at no risk of suffering any GROFAZ losses. Losers of rounds #1 and #2 are free to immediately play up to 2 GROFAZ games on Thursday or jump into OPEN play. THEME winners and runners-up are finished with GROFAZ games for Thursday, but can still play OPEN games at their discretion. NOTE: Check the FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI info.
MANEUVERS - ASL-STARTER KIT FRIENDLY
INEXPERIENCED GAMERS! CLOSET ASL'RS! Played only a dozen games? Play only once a month? Get a rules refresher and warm-up your dice in action against other Green Sergeants before entering the Cauldron of ASLOK. Experienced gamer on hand to offer Leader Direction with quick answers/reference (assistance, not handholding) to those pesky rules which Bog down your game and leave you Shocked.
Times for MANEUVERS are a bit flexible, although we expect them to occur both Tuesday and Friday after 6:30 PM; make sure to list your choice of day and time when you preregister. Maneuvers will be ASL-STARTER KIT friendly!!
MINI-TOURNAMENTS (WED - FRI - SAT - SUN)
Similar to Thursday THEME Tournaments in style, ASLOK MINI-Tournaments are designed for those who prefer a small one day event, those arriving fresh on the scene Wednesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday morning and for those who find themselves knocked out of GROFAZ contention yet still Berserk for more tournament action. Events begin promptly at 8:00 AM, are 8 players each, three round, single elimination AVALONCON style events. Winners get $10 and a plaque.
Except for FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI's, NON-THURSDAY MINI-TOURNAMENTS ARE NA FOR GROFAZ!!
SUNDAY MINI-TOURNAMENTS: Subject to demand, NA for GROFAZ.
FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI'S [NEW IN 2004!!!!]
New at ASLOK to allow GROFAZers to also compete in Friday Mini action (WOOF!). Only GROFAZers who are 2-0 by Friday 8:00 AM can compete. Sign-up starts Thursday; as soon as you attain 2-0 GROFAZ status you can sign-up. You will be paired with a 2-0 GROFAZer for a Friday morning showdown. Friday GROFAZ Mini's count both for GROFAZ and for the single elimination GROFAZ Mini. The kicker?? This guarantees you an 8:00 AM Friday GROFAZ start time! Minis are: Best Of The Best and Stormtrooper Follies.
USA vs WORLD CUP
A rather informal event which begins as soon as players arrive, usually Saturday or Sunday. US players vs World players; everyone keeps track of their games vs competing players, and late Tuesday night the tally is final. A ten-year plaque records the winning team and final score. Year #1 was 2003, when the World team took the Cup with 19 wins vs 17 wins for the US. Also, MVP plaques and $10 cash are awarded to the top player on each team.
ASLOK HOTEL INFO AND PREREGISTRATION PROCEDURE
QUALITY INN & SUITES
7230 ENGLE ROAD
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OHIO 44130
440-243-4040
Make your hotel reservations with the Quality Inn. Rooms are $69.00 per night. Mention OKTOBERFEST for reduced rate (standard room rates are $40-$60 higher). Make your reservations with the hotel early. Free airport shuttle! Same hotel since 1996!
Before September 31st, 2004 send $20.00 to Mark Nixon to preregister for ASLOK. It is $25.00 after that date and at the door. All figures are in US dollars.
Specify T-shirt size and quantity if you want these: Medium, Large and EXTRA Large are $10.00 each. Double-X-Large are $13.00 each, Triple-X-Large are $15.00 each. Quad-X-Large-Tall are $18.00 each. T-shirts are available in numbers based on pre-reg sales; order now to make sure you get what you want!
Be sure to request Mini-Tournaments you would like to enter. You will be able to preregister for only one per day, but give me a rank in priority each day; I'll put you in your topmost pick which is still available for each day. Some Mini's will run more than once; where ASL fans demand it, we give it to them!
Include your full name, address, phone number and email. If you would like to receive a mailed confirmation, please also include a SASE, or include your fax number if a fax'd confirmation will work.
Be sure to check our official ASLOK web page at: http://www.nwsup.com/aslok/ for late changes, additions, hotel roommates, etc. You may email Mark Nixon at mnixon@voyager.net if you have any questions.
ASLOK XIX - YEAR 2004 PREREGISTRATION FORM
(TWO-PAGE FORM)
NAME:_____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
STATE/PROVINCE/COUNTRY:________________ POSTAL/ZIP CODE:__________
PHONE:____________________________ EMAIL:________________________
Make your check payable to: Mark Nixon and mail preregistration and T-shirt funds to:
MARK NIXON
443 RICHMOND PARK WEST 201D
RICHMOND HEIGHTS OH 44143
(PHONE: 440-473-1680 FAX: 440-449-9430)
QTY $ SUBTOTALS
PREREG: ($20.00 EACH)_______________ __________________
T-SHIRTS
MEDIUM: ($10.00 EACH)________________ __________________
LARGE: ($10.00 EACH)_______________ __________________
XL: ($10.00 EACH)_______________ __________________
XXL: ($13.00 EACH)_______________ __________________
XXXL: ($15.00 EACH)_______________ __________________
4XL-TALL: ($18.00 EA)_______________ __________________
TOTAL AMOUNT: $_________________
MINI-TOURNAMENTS AND THURSDAY THEME TOURNAMENTS
(Rank your choices on each day: For example, 1=what you want, 2=next choice, 3, 4… etc. and then rank what you want the next day, and so on. Many of these will run more than once each day, based on demand.)
[code:1:ddbf4d3184]WEDNESDAY MINI (10/6) THURSDAY THEME (10/7)
_____Oldies But Goodies _____Night
_____Island Hoppin' _____Master of the
Monster Hexes(Deluxe)
_____They Came From Above (Air Drop) _____King of The Jungle
_____Winter Wonderland _____Paper Tigers
_____Dancin' In The Desert _____Twilight Of The Reich
_____Tincans & Popguns (Early War) _____Fading Into Bolivia (Minors)
_____Buckeye's Best Battles
(Ohio Designers)
_____The Crazy 88's
FRIDAY MINI (10/8) SATURDAY MINI (10/9)
_____Banzai! _____Spitting Into The Wind
_____Schwerpunkt #10 _____Attack By Halftrack
_____"Stiff Upper Lip" (Brits) _____Pete's "Publish Or Perish Playtest"
_____Heavy Metal _____Mother Russia
_____Journal-istic Integrity _____10-2 (Or Better) Good Buddy
_____Freeing The French _____For The Emperor[/code:1:ddbf4d3184]
MANEUVERS
TUESDAY (WHAT TIME?)____________FRIDAY (WHAT TIME?)___________________
USA vs WORLD CUP
WORLD CUP play ends Tuesday October 5th; enter only if you plan to play in this event, by giving me the day and time you plan to arrive at
ASLOK:___________________________________
If you have mini questions, you can contact me directly.
Bret Hildebran
damavs@alltel.net
***********
ASLOK XIX - YEAR 2004 OCTOBER 3rd - 10th, 2004
THE PLAYER'S FEST
WELCOME TO ASLOK 2004!! I look forward to seeing you all at ASLOK 2004, the 19th year of our annual ASL gaming week(end). As always there will be plenty of ASL wildmen gaming at the ASLOK hotel as early as Saturday, October 2nd and into the wee hours of Monday, October 11th! NEW in 2004: FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI TOURNAMENTS!
ASLOK is THE PLAYER'S FEST, a festival of gaming and gamesmanship as much as it is a competitive tournament. Play is OPEN and uninhibited; many play just for the fun of it while others delve into the Big Weekend Tournament, THE GROFAZ.
ASLOK WEEK features at least 28 individual Tournaments (usually about 33 or more total) with plaques and cash awarded to all winners as well as to at least four places in GROFAZ. At ASLOK the word is 'Do What Suits You'. You will find grognards, rookies, experts and average players alike. You will find comradeship, good gaming, interesting talk, some new materials and you are bound to learn and teach a few things at ASLOK. ENJOY!
HOW ASLOK WORKS
Most games at ASLOK are "OPEN" games, played for the fun of it. Find any opponent and pick any scenario; this is the 'festival' of ASLOK, a celebration of a great game. The main tournament at ASLOK is THE GROFAZ which begins Thursday. All players are automatically entered in GROFAZ. Once out of GROFAZ contention, players continue with OPEN and MINI-Tournament action. THEME and MINI's are more structured than GROFAZ and OPEN gaming. These are single elimination events using AVALONCON style scenario selection. MANEUVERS are intended for new players to get their feet wet. Helpful guidance from an ASL pro is included. The USA vs WORLD CUP runs from arrival until the end of Tuesday, October 5th. Above all, whatever you do, HAVE A GOOD TIME!
AGENDA
SUNDAY-TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3rd-5th 2004: Early arrivals roll in. ALL play this year is in the Grand Ballroom. Open play and USA vs WORLD CUP on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. If arriving at the hotel before Sunday, contact Mark Nixon for early gunning.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6th 2004: At 8:00 AM, MINI tournament action begins. Wednesday MINI's begin at 8:00 AM sharp and do NOT apply towards GROFAZ. Plenty of OPEN action is also available.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7th 2004: At 8:00 AM gunning begins in GROFAZ and Thursday THEME events where MINI-Tournaments all began. OPEN play continues. Wed. MINI-Tournament winners awarded at 6:00 PM. GROFAZ 2-0 contenders can sign-up for GROFAZ FRIDAY MINI!!!!!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8th 2004: GROFAZ and OPEN gaming continue. Friday MINI's and GROFAZ MINI's kick-off promptly at 8:00 AM. Awards presented to Thursday THEME Tournament winners at 6:00 PM.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9th 2004: More GROFAZ and OPEN gaming. At 8:00 AM more MINI-Tournaments kick-off. Awards made to Friday MINI-Tournament winners at 6:00 PM.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10th 2004: GROFAZ and OPEN gaming surge onward. Add-on MINI-Tournaments start at 8:00 AM, interest allowing. Awards presented to Saturday MINI-Tournament winners at about 2:OO PM. Awards presented to GROFAZ winner, runner-up and other top finishers sometime, probably very late Sunday or early Monday morning. Congrat-'yawn'-lations guys!
MONDAY, OCTOBER 11th 2004: GROFAZ and OPEN gaming wrap-up. All out of the arena before noon. Many thanks, happy trails, see ya in 2005 for our huge shindig to celebrate ASLOK XX!
OPEN GAMING
OPEN play is THE RULE at ASLOK. Most games played are of the OPEN variety in which two players simply agree to play, select a scenario on their own and determine balance/sides via any mutually agreed manner. It truly is as simple as that.
GROFAZ
NOTE: NEW FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI'S INFO FOR 2004!!!
The Big Weekend Tournament (THE GROFAZ) officially begins Thursday morning at 8:00 AM, although only two Thursday games can count towards GROFAZ. Players arriving Friday are also free to compete in GROFAZ, although their time burden will be more of a factor. Any players arriving fresh on the scene Saturday morning and hoping to seriously challenge for GROFAZ Championship must immediately report to the TD so we can determine if and how we can fit that hope into the developing competition; it may not be possible at that late stage, in which case participation in MINI-Tournaments will be recommended.
Players competing in GROFAZ must record their games on their P.I.S. and plan to play 8 games to win this event, (or the sole player who attains 7-0 or 6-0). GROFAZ contenders may play any one opponent only ONCE in a GROFAZ match, unless specifically permitted otherwise by Mark Nixon. There are no set starting times or "rounds" (EXC: optional Friday Grofaz Mini round #1 @ 8:AM Friday), although it is recommended players select scenarios and sleeping schedules which allow time to complete 4 or 5 games by Friday night and 6 or 7 by Saturday night, leaving only 1 or 2 more to play Sunday. For those in GROFAZ contention it is not wise to get too far ahead or behind this pace, and these individuals must remain in CC (Close Contact) with ASLOK TD's.
Players competing in GROFAZ who win their first games must play their second games vs. other GROFAZ winners, winners of two games must play other two-game winners and so forth. (Thus, 1-0 plays 1-0, 6-0 plays 6-0, 1-1 plays 1-1, 4-1 plays 4-1, etc.)
FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI'S: GROFAZ contenders who are 2-0 (ONLY!) can enter one of the special FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI events, and so compete in both GROFAZ and a Friday MINI concurrently. To ensure play in one of these events, players MUST report to Mark Nixon before 8:AM Friday, once they have attained a 2-0 GROFAZ record.
THE WINNER OF GROFAZ: that player with the best record (probably undefeated) after 8 rounds, or that player who is the only one to reach 7-0 or 6-0. All ties will be resolved by: 1) previous head-to-head GROFAZ game, 2) a playoff game (only if time is available for both players), or 3) that tied player who played the toughest opponents [based on records in that GROFAZ event at the time they played - Mark Nixon will be final judge of that elucidation, but here is how it works: if your opponents' total W/L record was 22-3 when you played them (.88 PCT) you would finish ahead of a player with like record whose opponents were 14-2 when he played them (.875 PCT)]. Cash prizes (to be determined, although usually $200/1st, $100/2nd, $50/3rd and $50/4th) and plaques will be awarded for at least the top four finishers.
THURSDAY THEME TOURNAMENTS
Eight three-round single elimination mini-tournaments, each based on a WWII THEME, will begin promptly at 8:00 AM Thursday. Each is open to 8 players. Sign up for these is based on first come, first served at preregistration/registration. Unlike OPEN play and GROFAZ, these THEMES are designed to begin promptly at 8:00 AM and to be completed Thursday. Scenario selection is AVALONCON style, with three choices available per round from which each player picks the two he would most like to play. Lists of scenarios will NOT be circulated prior to Thursday morning.
Because only two scenarios played Thursday can apply towards GROFAZ, the winner and runner-up of THEMES count two wins and no losses for GROFAZ, and must report immediately to the TD to arrange a FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI entry. (The winner will have actually won three scenarios, but does gain bragging rights, $10 and a plaque for winning his THEME, and also gains one leg-up on the all-important third tie-breaker for GROFAZ, as he will have defeated opponents with combined 3-0 records in GROFAZ, whereas the THEME runner-up will have defeated opponents with only 1-0 record at this point.) No other scenarios in the THEME events apply towards GROFAZ. Losers of round #1 can forget their one loss and losers of round #2 drop their one loss as well as their one win. Thus, THEMES provide a chance to win a small event as well as to pile up some GROFAZ wins, and all at no risk of suffering any GROFAZ losses. Losers of rounds #1 and #2 are free to immediately play up to 2 GROFAZ games on Thursday or jump into OPEN play. THEME winners and runners-up are finished with GROFAZ games for Thursday, but can still play OPEN games at their discretion. NOTE: Check the FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI info.
MANEUVERS - ASL-STARTER KIT FRIENDLY
INEXPERIENCED GAMERS! CLOSET ASL'RS! Played only a dozen games? Play only once a month? Get a rules refresher and warm-up your dice in action against other Green Sergeants before entering the Cauldron of ASLOK. Experienced gamer on hand to offer Leader Direction with quick answers/reference (assistance, not handholding) to those pesky rules which Bog down your game and leave you Shocked.
Times for MANEUVERS are a bit flexible, although we expect them to occur both Tuesday and Friday after 6:30 PM; make sure to list your choice of day and time when you preregister. Maneuvers will be ASL-STARTER KIT friendly!!
MINI-TOURNAMENTS (WED - FRI - SAT - SUN)
Similar to Thursday THEME Tournaments in style, ASLOK MINI-Tournaments are designed for those who prefer a small one day event, those arriving fresh on the scene Wednesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday morning and for those who find themselves knocked out of GROFAZ contention yet still Berserk for more tournament action. Events begin promptly at 8:00 AM, are 8 players each, three round, single elimination AVALONCON style events. Winners get $10 and a plaque.
Except for FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI's, NON-THURSDAY MINI-TOURNAMENTS ARE NA FOR GROFAZ!!
SUNDAY MINI-TOURNAMENTS: Subject to demand, NA for GROFAZ.
FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI'S [NEW IN 2004!!!!]
New at ASLOK to allow GROFAZers to also compete in Friday Mini action (WOOF!). Only GROFAZers who are 2-0 by Friday 8:00 AM can compete. Sign-up starts Thursday; as soon as you attain 2-0 GROFAZ status you can sign-up. You will be paired with a 2-0 GROFAZer for a Friday morning showdown. Friday GROFAZ Mini's count both for GROFAZ and for the single elimination GROFAZ Mini. The kicker?? This guarantees you an 8:00 AM Friday GROFAZ start time! Minis are: Best Of The Best and Stormtrooper Follies.
USA vs WORLD CUP
A rather informal event which begins as soon as players arrive, usually Saturday or Sunday. US players vs World players; everyone keeps track of their games vs competing players, and late Tuesday night the tally is final. A ten-year plaque records the winning team and final score. Year #1 was 2003, when the World team took the Cup with 19 wins vs 17 wins for the US. Also, MVP plaques and $10 cash are awarded to the top player on each team.
ASLOK HOTEL INFO AND PREREGISTRATION PROCEDURE
QUALITY INN & SUITES
7230 ENGLE ROAD
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OHIO 44130
440-243-4040
Make your hotel reservations with the Quality Inn. Rooms are $69.00 per night. Mention OKTOBERFEST for reduced rate (standard room rates are $40-$60 higher). Make your reservations with the hotel early. Free airport shuttle! Same hotel since 1996!
Before September 31st, 2004 send $20.00 to Mark Nixon to preregister for ASLOK. It is $25.00 after that date and at the door. All figures are in US dollars.
Specify T-shirt size and quantity if you want these: Medium, Large and EXTRA Large are $10.00 each. Double-X-Large are $13.00 each, Triple-X-Large are $15.00 each. Quad-X-Large-Tall are $18.00 each. T-shirts are available in numbers based on pre-reg sales; order now to make sure you get what you want!
Be sure to request Mini-Tournaments you would like to enter. You will be able to preregister for only one per day, but give me a rank in priority each day; I'll put you in your topmost pick which is still available for each day. Some Mini's will run more than once; where ASL fans demand it, we give it to them!
Include your full name, address, phone number and email. If you would like to receive a mailed confirmation, please also include a SASE, or include your fax number if a fax'd confirmation will work.
Be sure to check our official ASLOK web page at: http://www.nwsup.com/aslok/ for late changes, additions, hotel roommates, etc. You may email Mark Nixon at mnixon@voyager.net if you have any questions.
ASLOK XIX - YEAR 2004 PREREGISTRATION FORM
(TWO-PAGE FORM)
NAME:_____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
STATE/PROVINCE/COUNTRY:________________ POSTAL/ZIP CODE:__________
PHONE:____________________________ EMAIL:________________________
Make your check payable to: Mark Nixon and mail preregistration and T-shirt funds to:
MARK NIXON
443 RICHMOND PARK WEST 201D
RICHMOND HEIGHTS OH 44143
(PHONE: 440-473-1680 FAX: 440-449-9430)
QTY $ SUBTOTALS
PREREG: ($20.00 EACH)_______________ __________________
T-SHIRTS
MEDIUM: ($10.00 EACH)________________ __________________
LARGE: ($10.00 EACH)_______________ __________________
XL: ($10.00 EACH)_______________ __________________
XXL: ($13.00 EACH)_______________ __________________
XXXL: ($15.00 EACH)_______________ __________________
4XL-TALL: ($18.00 EA)_______________ __________________
TOTAL AMOUNT: $_________________
MINI-TOURNAMENTS AND THURSDAY THEME TOURNAMENTS
(Rank your choices on each day: For example, 1=what you want, 2=next choice, 3, 4… etc. and then rank what you want the next day, and so on. Many of these will run more than once each day, based on demand.)
ASLOK XIX - YEAR 2004 OCTOBER 3rd - 10th, 2004
THE PLAYER'S FEST
WELCOME TO ASLOK 2004!! I look forward to seeing you all at ASLOK 2004, the 19th year of our annual ASL gaming week(end). As always there will be plenty of ASL wildmen gaming at the ASLOK hotel as early as Saturday, October 2nd and into the wee hours of Monday, October 11th! NEW in 2004: FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI TOURNAMENTS!
ASLOK is THE PLAYER'S FEST, a festival of gaming and gamesmanship as much as it is a competitive tournament. Play is OPEN and uninhibited; many play just for the fun of it while others delve into the Big Weekend Tournament, THE GROFAZ.
ASLOK WEEK features at least 28 individual Tournaments (usually about 33 or more total) with plaques and cash awarded to all winners as well as to at least four places in GROFAZ. At ASLOK the word is 'Do What Suits You'. You will find grognards, rookies, experts and average players alike. You will find comradeship, good gaming, interesting talk, some new materials and you are bound to learn and teach a few things at ASLOK. ENJOY!
HOW ASLOK WORKS
Most games at ASLOK are "OPEN" games, played for the fun of it. Find any opponent and pick any scenario; this is the 'festival' of ASLOK, a celebration of a great game. The main tournament at ASLOK is THE GROFAZ which begins Thursday. All players are automatically entered in GROFAZ. Once out of GROFAZ contention, players continue with OPEN and MINI-Tournament action. THEME and MINI's are more structured than GROFAZ and OPEN gaming. These are single elimination events using AVALONCON style scenario selection. MANEUVERS are intended for new players to get their feet wet. Helpful guidance from an ASL pro is included. The USA vs WORLD CUP runs from arrival until the end of Tuesday, October 5th. Above all, whatever you do, HAVE A GOOD TIME!
AGENDA
SUNDAY-TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3rd-5th 2004: Early arrivals roll in. ALL play this year is in the Grand Ballroom. Open play and USA vs WORLD CUP on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. If arriving at the hotel before Sunday, contact Mark Nixon for early gunning.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6th 2004: At 8:00 AM, MINI tournament action begins. Wednesday MINI's begin at 8:00 AM sharp and do NOT apply towards GROFAZ. Plenty of OPEN action is also available.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7th 2004: At 8:00 AM gunning begins in GROFAZ and Thursday THEME events where MINI-Tournaments all began. OPEN play continues. Wed. MINI-Tournament winners awarded at 6:00 PM. GROFAZ 2-0 contenders can sign-up for GROFAZ FRIDAY MINI!!!!!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8th 2004: GROFAZ and OPEN gaming continue. Friday MINI's and GROFAZ MINI's kick-off promptly at 8:00 AM. Awards presented to Thursday THEME Tournament winners at 6:00 PM.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9th 2004: More GROFAZ and OPEN gaming. At 8:00 AM more MINI-Tournaments kick-off. Awards made to Friday MINI-Tournament winners at 6:00 PM.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10th 2004: GROFAZ and OPEN gaming surge onward. Add-on MINI-Tournaments start at 8:00 AM, interest allowing. Awards presented to Saturday MINI-Tournament winners at about 2:OO PM. Awards presented to GROFAZ winner, runner-up and other top finishers sometime, probably very late Sunday or early Monday morning. Congrat-'yawn'-lations guys!
MONDAY, OCTOBER 11th 2004: GROFAZ and OPEN gaming wrap-up. All out of the arena before noon. Many thanks, happy trails, see ya in 2005 for our huge shindig to celebrate ASLOK XX!
OPEN GAMING
OPEN play is THE RULE at ASLOK. Most games played are of the OPEN variety in which two players simply agree to play, select a scenario on their own and determine balance/sides via any mutually agreed manner. It truly is as simple as that.
GROFAZ
NOTE: NEW FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI'S INFO FOR 2004!!!
The Big Weekend Tournament (THE GROFAZ) officially begins Thursday morning at 8:00 AM, although only two Thursday games can count towards GROFAZ. Players arriving Friday are also free to compete in GROFAZ, although their time burden will be more of a factor. Any players arriving fresh on the scene Saturday morning and hoping to seriously challenge for GROFAZ Championship must immediately report to the TD so we can determine if and how we can fit that hope into the developing competition; it may not be possible at that late stage, in which case participation in MINI-Tournaments will be recommended.
Players competing in GROFAZ must record their games on their P.I.S. and plan to play 8 games to win this event, (or the sole player who attains 7-0 or 6-0). GROFAZ contenders may play any one opponent only ONCE in a GROFAZ match, unless specifically permitted otherwise by Mark Nixon. There are no set starting times or "rounds" (EXC: optional Friday Grofaz Mini round #1 @ 8:AM Friday), although it is recommended players select scenarios and sleeping schedules which allow time to complete 4 or 5 games by Friday night and 6 or 7 by Saturday night, leaving only 1 or 2 more to play Sunday. For those in GROFAZ contention it is not wise to get too far ahead or behind this pace, and these individuals must remain in CC (Close Contact) with ASLOK TD's.
Players competing in GROFAZ who win their first games must play their second games vs. other GROFAZ winners, winners of two games must play other two-game winners and so forth. (Thus, 1-0 plays 1-0, 6-0 plays 6-0, 1-1 plays 1-1, 4-1 plays 4-1, etc.)
FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI'S: GROFAZ contenders who are 2-0 (ONLY!) can enter one of the special FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI events, and so compete in both GROFAZ and a Friday MINI concurrently. To ensure play in one of these events, players MUST report to Mark Nixon before 8:AM Friday, once they have attained a 2-0 GROFAZ record.
THE WINNER OF GROFAZ: that player with the best record (probably undefeated) after 8 rounds, or that player who is the only one to reach 7-0 or 6-0. All ties will be resolved by: 1) previous head-to-head GROFAZ game, 2) a playoff game (only if time is available for both players), or 3) that tied player who played the toughest opponents [based on records in that GROFAZ event at the time they played - Mark Nixon will be final judge of that elucidation, but here is how it works: if your opponents' total W/L record was 22-3 when you played them (.88 PCT) you would finish ahead of a player with like record whose opponents were 14-2 when he played them (.875 PCT)]. Cash prizes (to be determined, although usually $200/1st, $100/2nd, $50/3rd and $50/4th) and plaques will be awarded for at least the top four finishers.
THURSDAY THEME TOURNAMENTS
Eight three-round single elimination mini-tournaments, each based on a WWII THEME, will begin promptly at 8:00 AM Thursday. Each is open to 8 players. Sign up for these is based on first come, first served at preregistration/registration. Unlike OPEN play and GROFAZ, these THEMES are designed to begin promptly at 8:00 AM and to be completed Thursday. Scenario selection is AVALONCON style, with three choices available per round from which each player picks the two he would most like to play. Lists of scenarios will NOT be circulated prior to Thursday morning.
Because only two scenarios played Thursday can apply towards GROFAZ, the winner and runner-up of THEMES count two wins and no losses for GROFAZ, and must report immediately to the TD to arrange a FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI entry. (The winner will have actually won three scenarios, but does gain bragging rights, $10 and a plaque for winning his THEME, and also gains one leg-up on the all-important third tie-breaker for GROFAZ, as he will have defeated opponents with combined 3-0 records in GROFAZ, whereas the THEME runner-up will have defeated opponents with only 1-0 record at this point.) No other scenarios in the THEME events apply towards GROFAZ. Losers of round #1 can forget their one loss and losers of round #2 drop their one loss as well as their one win. Thus, THEMES provide a chance to win a small event as well as to pile up some GROFAZ wins, and all at no risk of suffering any GROFAZ losses. Losers of rounds #1 and #2 are free to immediately play up to 2 GROFAZ games on Thursday or jump into OPEN play. THEME winners and runners-up are finished with GROFAZ games for Thursday, but can still play OPEN games at their discretion. NOTE: Check the FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI info.
MANEUVERS - ASL-STARTER KIT FRIENDLY
INEXPERIENCED GAMERS! CLOSET ASL'RS! Played only a dozen games? Play only once a month? Get a rules refresher and warm-up your dice in action against other Green Sergeants before entering the Cauldron of ASLOK. Experienced gamer on hand to offer Leader Direction with quick answers/reference (assistance, not handholding) to those pesky rules which Bog down your game and leave you Shocked.
Times for MANEUVERS are a bit flexible, although we expect them to occur both Tuesday and Friday after 6:30 PM; make sure to list your choice of day and time when you preregister. Maneuvers will be ASL-STARTER KIT friendly!!
MINI-TOURNAMENTS (WED - FRI - SAT - SUN)
Similar to Thursday THEME Tournaments in style, ASLOK MINI-Tournaments are designed for those who prefer a small one day event, those arriving fresh on the scene Wednesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday morning and for those who find themselves knocked out of GROFAZ contention yet still Berserk for more tournament action. Events begin promptly at 8:00 AM, are 8 players each, three round, single elimination AVALONCON style events. Winners get $10 and a plaque.
Except for FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI's, NON-THURSDAY MINI-TOURNAMENTS ARE NA FOR GROFAZ!!
SUNDAY MINI-TOURNAMENTS: Subject to demand, NA for GROFAZ.
FRIDAY GROFAZ MINI'S [NEW IN 2004!!!!]
New at ASLOK to allow GROFAZers to also compete in Friday Mini action (WOOF!). Only GROFAZers who are 2-0 by Friday 8:00 AM can compete. Sign-up starts Thursday; as soon as you attain 2-0 GROFAZ status you can sign-up. You will be paired with a 2-0 GROFAZer for a Friday morning showdown. Friday GROFAZ Mini's count both for GROFAZ and for the single elimination GROFAZ Mini. The kicker?? This guarantees you an 8:00 AM Friday GROFAZ start time! Minis are: Best Of The Best and Stormtrooper Follies.
USA vs WORLD CUP
A rather informal event which begins as soon as players arrive, usually Saturday or Sunday. US players vs World players; everyone keeps track of their games vs competing players, and late Tuesday night the tally is final. A ten-year plaque records the winning team and final score. Year #1 was 2003, when the World team took the Cup with 19 wins vs 17 wins for the US. Also, MVP plaques and $10 cash are awarded to the top player on each team.
ASLOK HOTEL INFO AND PREREGISTRATION PROCEDURE
QUALITY INN & SUITES
7230 ENGLE ROAD
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OHIO 44130
440-243-4040
Make your hotel reservations with the Quality Inn. Rooms are $69.00 per night. Mention OKTOBERFEST for reduced rate (standard room rates are $40-$60 higher). Make your reservations with the hotel early. Free airport shuttle! Same hotel since 1996!
Before September 31st, 2004 send $20.00 to Mark Nixon to preregister for ASLOK. It is $25.00 after that date and at the door. All figures are in US dollars.
Specify T-shirt size and quantity if you want these: Medium, Large and EXTRA Large are $10.00 each. Double-X-Large are $13.00 each, Triple-X-Large are $15.00 each. Quad-X-Large-Tall are $18.00 each. T-shirts are available in numbers based on pre-reg sales; order now to make sure you get what you want!
Be sure to request Mini-Tournaments you would like to enter. You will be able to preregister for only one per day, but give me a rank in priority each day; I'll put you in your topmost pick which is still available for each day. Some Mini's will run more than once; where ASL fans demand it, we give it to them!
Include your full name, address, phone number and email. If you would like to receive a mailed confirmation, please also include a SASE, or include your fax number if a fax'd confirmation will work.
Be sure to check our official ASLOK web page at: http://www.nwsup.com/aslok/ for late changes, additions, hotel roommates, etc. You may email Mark Nixon at mnixon@voyager.net if you have any questions.
ASLOK XIX - YEAR 2004 PREREGISTRATION FORM
(TWO-PAGE FORM)
NAME:_____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
STATE/PROVINCE/COUNTRY:________________ POSTAL/ZIP CODE:__________
PHONE:____________________________ EMAIL:________________________
Make your check payable to: Mark Nixon and mail preregistration and T-shirt funds to:
MARK NIXON
443 RICHMOND PARK WEST 201D
RICHMOND HEIGHTS OH 44143
(PHONE: 440-473-1680 FAX: 440-449-9430)
QTY $ SUBTOTALS
PREREG: ($20.00 EACH)_______________ __________________
T-SHIRTS
MEDIUM: ($10.00 EACH)________________ __________________
LARGE: ($10.00 EACH)_______________ __________________
XL: ($10.00 EACH)_______________ __________________
XXL: ($13.00 EACH)_______________ __________________
XXXL: ($15.00 EACH)_______________ __________________
4XL-TALL: ($18.00 EA)_______________ __________________
TOTAL AMOUNT: $_________________
MINI-TOURNAMENTS AND THURSDAY THEME TOURNAMENTS
(Rank your choices on each day: For example, 1=what you want, 2=next choice, 3, 4… etc. and then rank what you want the next day, and so on. Many of these will run more than once each day, based on demand.)
[code:1:ddbf4d3184]WEDNESDAY MINI (10/6) THURSDAY THEME (10/7)
_____Oldies But Goodies _____Night
_____Island Hoppin' _____Master of the
Monster Hexes(Deluxe)
_____They Came From Above (Air Drop) _____King of The Jungle
_____Winter Wonderland _____Paper Tigers
_____Dancin' In The Desert _____Twilight Of The Reich
_____Tincans & Popguns (Early War) _____Fading Into Bolivia (Minors)
_____Buckeye's Best Battles
(Ohio Designers)
_____The Crazy 88's
FRIDAY MINI (10/8) SATURDAY MINI (10/9)
_____Banzai! _____Spitting Into The Wind
_____Schwerpunkt #10 _____Attack By Halftrack
_____"Stiff Upper Lip" (Brits) _____Pete's "Publish Or Perish Playtest"
_____Heavy Metal _____Mother Russia
_____Journal-istic Integrity _____10-2 (Or Better) Good Buddy
_____Freeing The French _____For The Emperor[/code:1:ddbf4d3184]
MANEUVERS
TUESDAY (WHAT TIME?)____________FRIDAY (WHAT TIME?)___________________
USA vs WORLD CUP
WORLD CUP play ends Tuesday October 5th; enter only if you plan to play in this event, by giving me the day and time you plan to arrive at
ASLOK:___________________________________