osterhausm
Recruit
Hi, I'm Matt.
I just started playing ASLSK about 4 months ago. I'm a Linux Admin. living in NYC, and a friend of mine (also in the computer field) and I were looking for pastime that did not involve looking at a computer screen. I do that enough all day long, and I found myself getting less and less attracted to computer games.
Right now I'm in the middle of learning the Gun rules, which doesn't seem so bad. I'm really enjoying the hobby and I found myself in the game shop near my office buying BV and a copy of the BIG rulebook. (I clearly have a long way to go.)
The thing that I'm finding really engaging about the game is the historical information, and detail. I love the little "aftermath" blurbs on the scenarios. My Grandfather was part of the landing on Omaha Beach, and playing the game is re-kindling my interest in learning more about that part of family history.
Anyway, Glad to meet everyone. I'm loving the hobby so far. Finding out about VASL has put me back in front of the computer screen just because I'm enjoying playing so much. (I currently only have 1 opponent, the friend I'm learning the game with.) Its probably about time to look for a couple more.
-Matt
I just started playing ASLSK about 4 months ago. I'm a Linux Admin. living in NYC, and a friend of mine (also in the computer field) and I were looking for pastime that did not involve looking at a computer screen. I do that enough all day long, and I found myself getting less and less attracted to computer games.
Right now I'm in the middle of learning the Gun rules, which doesn't seem so bad. I'm really enjoying the hobby and I found myself in the game shop near my office buying BV and a copy of the BIG rulebook. (I clearly have a long way to go.)
The thing that I'm finding really engaging about the game is the historical information, and detail. I love the little "aftermath" blurbs on the scenarios. My Grandfather was part of the landing on Omaha Beach, and playing the game is re-kindling my interest in learning more about that part of family history.
Anyway, Glad to meet everyone. I'm loving the hobby so far. Finding out about VASL has put me back in front of the computer screen just because I'm enjoying playing so much. (I currently only have 1 opponent, the friend I'm learning the game with.) Its probably about time to look for a couple more.
-Matt