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Keeper of the Funk
Chits for the Australian Balance System? That would be fun.
I'm aware of ABS, but have no idea how it operates.Chits for the Australian Balance System? That would be fun.
pp.167-168 of Scenario Designer's Handbook discusses it in detail. But you can find the short version here:I'm aware of ABS, but have no idea how it operates.
More detail here:The ABS is an alternate method of providing balance (and a side- bidding system) for a scenario. The standard ASLRB method of scenario balance involves a single option for each side in a scenario. (This method is described in A26.5.) The ABS (so named because it was invented by an Australian ASL player, Dave Longworth, and tested at Australian tournaments) uses a three-tiered system of balance for each side. The higher the level of balance for a side, the more that side gives up. Official scenarios published by TAHGC do not use the ABS, but you will often see "amateur" scenarios make use of it. It is especially popular at tournaments, and sometimes you will see official scenarios have ABS "retrofitted" to them for more variety.
I think Tom is suggesting you could make chits to draw before the game to see which of the provisions you could apply, at random. Possibly also in secret.The system allows players to rate a scenario at one of 7 levels, from Sure Axis Win to Sure Allied Win. The players bid for which side they want by offering the handicap level they are willing to give to play that side. The winner of the bid gets their chosen side while his opponent gets the benefit of the bid handicap.
The sequence is as follows:
Scenario Handicaps
- Each player secretly writes down which side he wishes to play and then reveals their choice. If the players chose different sides, then each gets the side chosen with out any handicap or balance provision.
- If both players want the same side, then each secretly records what handicap level (0 to 3) they are willing to take to play that side. A handicap of 0 is no change (the scenario is played as written).
- The players reveal their bid and the player who bid the highest wins the side. His opponent gets the other side with the bid handicap.
In general, the handicap level 1 is the balance provision listed on the scenario card. For higher level handicaps, you need to refer to the published ABS handicaps.
Handicaps for scenarios ASL 1-34 and DASL 1-18 are available at ASL Webdex.
Ah, for the normal bidding process - yes, I think Alan should jump on this.I was thinking of all the permits of Nationality + 0-3 bid, plus generic Axis/Allied 0-3 bids, plus No Bid. Two sets of each because both players may want to bid the same
pp.167-168 of Scenario Designer's Handbook discusses it in detail. But you can find the short version here:
More detail here:ASL FAQ Part 4
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I think Tom is suggesting you could make chits to draw before the game to see which of the provisions you could apply, at random. Possibly also in secret.Australian Balance System - Advanced Squad Leader
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Probably want to make "0" more common than "3".
So something like - five "0" chits per side, three "1" chits, two "2" chits and one "3" chit?
I was thinking of all the permits of Nationality + 0-3 bid, plus generic Axis/Allied 0-3 bids, plus No Bid. Two sets of each because both players may want to bid the same
I can affirm that both of you know what you're talking about.Ah, for the normal bidding process - yes, I think Alan should jump on this.
If you can figure out the ground pressure and top speed of a Rauppenschlepper, you've got this, too.I can affirm that both of you know what you're talking about.
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But then you have to specify as to which version ie rounded cab Squared off cab , The one with the 20mm FlaK, Ambulance, Amphibious one, Mountain troop One with FlaK, the PaK 40 one etcIf you can figure out the ground pressure and top speed of a Rauppenschlepper, you've got this, too.
Ja - I was under the impression he has done all that work, and more.....But then you have to specify as to which version ie rounded cab Squared off cab , The one with the 20mm FlaK, Ambulance, Amphibious one, Mountain troop One with FlaK, the PaK 40 one etc
There's an amphibious one?But then you have to specify as to which version ie rounded cab Squared off cab , The one with the 20mm FlaK, Ambulance, Amphibious one, Mountain troop One with FlaK, the PaK 40 one etc
So, another Humour set?And don't go half-arsing this, with the same boring old nationality rondels we're used to. I want the American chit to scream MURICA. I'm thinking a collage of truly Murican things like cheeseburgers, guns, and of course, Chuck Norris.
Yup although it may of been a trial but it was fitted with a boat type hull above the tracks!There's an amphibious one?
There's an amphibious one?