So…What’s Next?

[Sgt Rock]

I’ve got Beyond Valor and Paratrooper, so now I’m wondering what should I get next. Is there a logical progression? I see a lot of ASL products that are out of stock. With this in mind what is available that would be the most reasonable for me to acquire next?

 

[Stewart]

I’ve got Beyond Valor and Paratrooper, so now I’m wondering what should I get next. Is there a logical progression? I see a lot of ASL products that are out of stock. With this in mind what is available that would be the most reasonable for me to acquire next?

How many scenarios do you have in BV?

If you are going with 1st edition, there are many sets for sale on FB marketplace...for cheap.
2nd edition..not so much

 

[von Marwitz]

I’ve got Beyond Valor and Paratrooper, so now I’m wondering what should I get next. Is there a logical progression? I see a lot of ASL products that are out of stock. With this in mind what is available that would be the most reasonable for me to acquire next?

The 'logical' progression from my perspective would be to acquire the 'big four' nationalities first:

• Germans
• Russians
• US
• British

Then continue with the next nationalities:

• Japanese
• French

With BV, you have covered Germans & Russians for now.

I do not know which core modules are currently available, but experience in the past has shown that one should buy while they are there. Otherwise, you might have to wait for a reprint for years or pay ridiculous prices at eBay.

So if you ask me, these are on your list:

• Yanks 2nd edition
• For King and Country
• Rising Sun
• Croix de Guerre 2nd edition

von Marwitz

 

[zcrater]

But before you dump a lot of money into acquiring ASL kit, play a few months to verify ASL is the game for you. I have all the modules so we can play any nationality you like.

Zeke

 

[Sgt Rock]

But before you dump a lot of money into acquiring ASL kit, play a few months to verify ASL is the game for you. I have all the modules so we can play any nationality you like.

Zeke

I appreciate that.

I’ve narrowed down my interests to the Eastern Front, US airborne troops in France, and the PTO with US Marines and the British/ANZAC. A close follow-up would be the British/ANZAC/Gurkhas/Indians in Burma.

Does the Rising Sun have special rules for jungle combat or is it covered in the ASLRB?

 

[bendizoid]

I appreciate that.

I’ve narrowed down my interests to the Eastern Front, US airborne troops in France, and the PTO with US Marines and the British/ANZAC. A close follow-up would be the British/ANZAC/Gurkhas/Indians in Burma.

Does the Rising Sun have special rules for jungle combat or is it covered in the ASLRB?

Yes, lots of special rules in there.

 

[Gunner Scott]

If you want to find out about ASL modules this is the place to go: https://www.desperationmorale.com/world-of-asl/introduction/

I appreciate that.

I’ve narrowed down my interests to the Eastern Front, US airborne troops in France, and the PTO with US Marines and the British/ANZAC. A close follow-up would be the British/ANZAC/Gurkhas/Indians in Burma.

Does the Rising Sun have special rules for jungle combat or is it covered in the ASLRB?

 

[wrongway149]

I’ve got Beyond Valor and Paratrooper, so now I’m wondering what should I get next. Is there a logical progression? I see a lot of ASL products that are out of stock. With this in mind what is available that would be the most reasonable for me to acquire next?

Forgotten War -- then Action Pack #17

 

[Sgt Rock]

Forgotten War -- then Action Pack #17

I do want Forgotten War as I’m a huge fan of the battle of Pork Chop Hill which I have studied extensively. I’ll take a look at #17.

 

[wrongway149]

I do want Forgotten War as I’m a huge fan of the battle of Pork Chop Hill which I have studied extensively. I’ll take a look at #17.

KWASL is 'back to basics' as primarily infantry-centered scenarios.

 

[von Marwitz]

I appreciate that.

I’ve narrowed down my interests to the Eastern Front, US airborne troops in France, and the PTO with US Marines and the British/ANZAC. A close follow-up would be the British/ANZAC/Gurkhas/Indians in Burma.

Does the Rising Sun have special rules for jungle combat or is it covered in the ASLRB?

If you want to play the PTO, then with regard to the ASL Core modules, you need

• Yanks 2nd edition (for US)
• Rising Sun (for Japanese, Chinese & Marines)
• For King and Country (for British)

PTO rules are included in Rising Sun.

If you want the rules only, then you could go for the Pocket Edition of the ASL rulebook.
The Pocket Edition of the ASL rulebook is a good buy in any case. It does not, however, include the Vehicle Notes (of Chapter H). There is a Pocket Version for (all) the Vehicle notes as well.

von Marwitz

 

[Neal]

Depends on your nationality preference. Which of these are you most interested in?

U.S. Army - Yanks
British/Commonwealth - For King And Country
Finns - Hakkaa Paale!

Modules beyond this have dependencies that require 1 or more other module (besides Beyond Valor), for example you may be interested in the French, but the scenarios in Croix de Guerre requires something like 3 other modules to play them.

 

[Sgt Rock]

Right now it’s both the British/Commonwealth and the US in the Pacific. And then the Korean War.

 

[Trainspotter]

There are some ASL dependency charts around. Some of them covers all official MMP Modules until 2013, some until 2018. Not shure If there are never ones?

Hope this helps?

http://alpenfestung.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/139943592/ASL_module_dependency_6.pdf

 

[Trainspotter]

Another way top find out if PTO is really what you like, get the Eletronic Rulebook and play via VASL first, to get an idea and feeling for that Nation.

In that Rulebook you'll find the PTO Rules with an Up2Date Chapter H and also Chapter W wich are the Korean Rules.

Might drop the preassure to buy all modules at once...

 

[Sgt Rock]

Another way top find out if PTO is really what you like, get the Eletronic Rulebook and play via VASL first, to get an idea and feeling for that Nation.

In that Rulebook you'll find the PTO Rules with an Up2Date Chapter H and also Chapter W wich are the Korean Rules.

Might drop the preassure to buy all modules at once...

Even if I’m a Luddite with a computer? Just how hard is VASL?

 

[Eagle4ty]

Even if I’m a Luddite with a computer? Just how hard is VASL?

Hey! If I can figure it out, and I'm an old gravel agitating, ground pounding, door kicking grunt, you should have little difficulty with it. People here are more than willing to assist as well.

 

[Trainspotter]

Neal put some videos online how to setup VASL:

Its a nice series to get into VASL. Over this, there should be some documentations on that online.

 

[kdalton]

I do want Forgotten War as I’m a huge fan of the battle of Pork Chop Hill which I have studied extensively. I’ll take a look at #17.

That module is a gem. Especially my scenario. ;-)

 

[von Marwitz]

Even if I’m a Luddite with a computer? Just how hard is VASL?

It is software, so you should be able to cope.

But seriously, it is not that difficult to set up. And once you've got it running, it works very well.
After all, you have to consider that it is ASL-nerds that have been working on it for roughly two decades...

von Marwitz