ASLOK XX - October 2nd thru 9th

[Bret Hildebran]

ASLOK XX is October 2nd thru 9th this year. ASL World Cup action opens the "official" tourney action, followed by "Mark Nixon Minis" kicking off on Wednesday the 5th and the "Grofaz" main tourney on Thursday the 6th.

Don't miss out on the perfect way to celebrate the 20th anniversary of ASL - ASLOK XX in Greater Cleveland, OH.

You can find pre-reg info, including paying via Paypal (allowing credit card payment) at: http://www.aslok.org/prereg.html

Currently we're running at 30 pre-registrations so far, which compared to last year when we had zero at this time, means our attendance should be ~infinite this year (if my math is right). Don't be the only one in the ASL Universe to miss ASLOK XX!

Flyers for those that have yet to pre-reg will be mailed out in July. I'm in the middle of transcribing the ASLOK mailing list addresses so if you have moved, or don't believe you're on the list and want a flyer/reminder, drop me an email with an updated address. Or better yet go ahead and pre-register either via mail or on-line and save ASLOK a stamp...

Hope to see everyone in October for a celebration of ASL & ASLOK's 20th anniverseries...

Bret Hildebran
damavs@alltel.net
www.aslok.org

[Hotel & pre-reg info follows - more details online at www.aslok.org]


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 as reduced rates end Sep. 19th. Free airport shuttle! Same hotel since 1996!
• Before September 15th, 2005 send $25.00 to Bret Hildebran to preregister for ASLOK. It is $30.00 after that date and at the door. All figures are in US dollars. Check the web site’s “Pre-Reg†for PayPal payment options, including payment via Credit Card. Do make sure to email your mini choices if paying via PayPal.
• 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 a rank in priority each day; which will 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 a note with your email for an electronic confirmation.

PDF Flyer Attached

 

[zcrater]

The big XX

This is the big 2 0, fellas. Plan to be there. Be spontaneous and be there. Just be there.

Zeke

 

[BobO]

whoohooo!

I'm there!

 

[Gunner Scott]

Hi-

I'm not sure if I'll be able to make it this year, I have PLDC in september and am taking classes, so already two weeks lost to PLDC. Can I afford to lose a further three day of classes in october?

So for me, it's kinda iffy, but I'll try to make it.



Scott

 

[Bret Hildebran]

ASLOK XX is October 2nd thru 9th this year. ASL World Cup action opens the "official" tourney action, followed by "Mark Nixon Minis" kicking off on Wednesday the 5th and the "Grofaz" main tourney on Thursday the 6th.

Don't miss out on the perfect way to celebrate the 20th anniversary of ASL - ASLOK XX in Greater Cleveland, OH.

Just a quick ASLOK XX update - all the flyers went out to folks ~1.5 weeks ago. If you haven't gotten yours yet it likely means:

a) you pre-registered already (thank you)
b) your address wasn't recovered from the "ASLOK Archives" to make it onto the "recovered" mailing list
c) you moved & the address we had is old (I get mail from myself daily now)
d) your mailman is a 3 toed sloth and a slow one at that

If you didn't get an ASLOK flyer, you can download pre-reg info at: http://www.aslok.org/prereg.html

If you want your name added to the mailing list for future years, just drop me an email & I'll add you to the database.

60+ officially pre-registered already which I take as a good sign that a veritable "Who's Who of the ASL World" will be in Greater Cleveland come early October. Hopefully we'll see you there...

Bret Hildebran
damavs@alltel.net
www.aslok.org

 

[macca]

aslok goodies

So what goodies will be on sale at aslok from MMP et al?

 

[Pitman]

So what goodies will be on sale at aslok from MMP et al?

It is altogether possible that the only new thing at ASLOK this year will be Schwerpunkt.

 

[Bret Hildebran]

It is altogether possible that the only new thing at ASLOK this year will be Schwerpunkt.

I'll be surprised if Schwerpunkt is alone at putting out a pack of scenarios at ASLOK this year, although they are the only mortal lock I know about. MMP has confirmed (on consimworld) that they only intend to bring some of the reprinted charts from the new rulebook.

So any other new product available will be 3rd party.

Bret Hildebran
damavs@alltel.net
www.aslok.org

 

[Pitman]

Well, Bret, I would love to see more stuff, but do you know of anything in the works? We haven't heard from HOB about anything, and unless there is a surprise, it would seem the only possibility would be Firefights 2. I am pretty sure Critical Hit won't have anything. I haven't heard anything about a new Melee Pack. Paul Kenny and George Kelln don't go to ASLOK. I didn't think Rich Jenulis's pack was finished.

So I would love to be pleasantly surprised, but just don't know of any likely possibilities.

 

[King Scott]

I haven't heard anything about a new Melee Pack.

We are in the later stages of playtesting...another few months before we will be ready to release the next Melee Pack...shooting for (but not promising) WCM release date (February 2006).

Sorry...no new product from us in SoCal for ASLOK.

Semper Fi!
Scott

 

[Dave Lamb]

...I am pretty sure Critical Hit won't have anything...

Don't count us out yet, Mark. We may surprise you with a new release or two.

Dave

 

[Pitman]

Well, color me interested.

 

[Chas Argent]

If all the rumors are good ones, FireFights II will be available at ASLOK.

So that will be at least two new releases along with the next Schwerpunkt.

 

[Dave Lamb]

CH Party in Eagles Nest at ASLOK

I just thought I'd also mention that I'll be hosting the annual tradition of a Critical Hit party up in the Eagles Nest at ASLOK on Thursday night, after 9pm.

We'll have the usual free snacks, drinks (inc. a wide range of various beers), and the typical party atmosphere of years past. Of course, we'll also be selling a variety of new and old CH products. If you're looking for something in particular, please let me know, and I'll get back to you about availability.

I'm looking forward to seeing the usual faces.

Dave

 

[Bret Hildebran]

ASLOK T-shirts - last call

FYI - I'm poised to place the ASLOK T-shirt order by early next week at the latest. I will order some extras, but if you think you'll want an ASLOK T-shirt, drop me an email w/your size to make sure you don't get shutout, or better yet pre-register.

The ASLOK XX shirts are again featuring original Bill Sisler artwork and will be sporting an AOO look with Hungarians riding a tank. We'll be shooting for a spiffy Axis Minor color match as well (don't know yet how close I'll be able to get, but that's the target color). The perfect T to wear during those long winter nights waiting for AOO to show!

Pre-regs are looking strong as we're pushing right at 100 currently...

Bret Hildebran
damavs@alltel.net
www.aslok.org

 

[Chas Argent]

Oooohhh, I leave in only 2 weeks!!

I'm all goose-bumpy... :hurray: :coolban: :toast: :banana: :joy: :bounce:

 

[King Scott]

Oooohhh, I leave in only 2 weeks!!

I'm all goose-bumpy... :hurray: :coolban: :toast: :banana: :joy: :bounce:

Two weeks from tomorrow for me!

Semper Fi!
Scott

 

[M Faulkner]

Oooohhh, I leave in only 2 weeks!!

I'm all goose-bumpy... :hurray: :coolban: :toast: :banana: :joy: :bounce:

WHHOO WHOOO!! I get to drive 20 min up the road in two weeks doesnt seem as exciting :whist:

 

[Warman]

WHHOO WHOOO!! I get to drive 20 min up the road in two weeks doesnt seem as exciting :whist:

I think I would give up my left, well you know what, to be 20 minutes away from a tourny. One day I will make the trek to Cleveland, and see what you all got going there. :hmmm:

 

[Psycho]

I just don't see making it this time. Have a bit extra right now and might be able to get a free flight up there but with doctor bills still coming in not sure if it's a good idea to spend the extra. Might come down to a last second decision.