DVexile
Senior Member
I did a little SL way back in the late 80's, but as a kid it was difficult to get anyone to play with me, so abandoned after playing just a few scenarios. But boy did I like fondling the counters and maps as well as reading the rule book!
So now 35 years later I've been going through ASLSK1 with tutorials and solo games. Enjoying it! And with VASL/VASSAL it seems the "no one to play with" issue is resolved. Plus I can drive now, am in the Baltimore area, and often commute to DC/VA, so I presume I could even find FtF games.
So the question is, should I continue with the ASLSKs by getting SK2 and SK3 (MMP is reprinting right now) or would it make more sense just to go full ASL at this point?
A few specifics on my situation:
So now 35 years later I've been going through ASLSK1 with tutorials and solo games. Enjoying it! And with VASL/VASSAL it seems the "no one to play with" issue is resolved. Plus I can drive now, am in the Baltimore area, and often commute to DC/VA, so I presume I could even find FtF games.
So the question is, should I continue with the ASLSKs by getting SK2 and SK3 (MMP is reprinting right now) or would it make more sense just to go full ASL at this point?
A few specifics on my situation:
- Fortunately cost isn't a big issue for me, getting eASLRB, BV, Yanks and maybe RF is an OK expense.
- Looking at the sample PDF for the eASLRB in some ways I prefer its organization to the more "narrative" form of the SK rule books.
- I'm an engineer, so complicated but organized is fine with me.
- Is it easier to find ASL players willing to put up with a noob under ASL rules than folks willing to play under ASLSK rules?
- It seems Chapter K and various other tutorials can do a bit of ASL "Programmed Instruction". While not perfect, would this be an adequate substitute to going through SK2 and SK3 assuming I find patient ASL players to tolerate my early games?