Well if I ever get back to the UK from holland (vocano permitting) I have to bring my starter kit stuff back with me as I found out today that one of tha dutch guys wants to learn how to play ASL!!! and i have been here 10 months without knowing!!
That would suck if you are only there 12 months!!!!!!Well if I ever get back to the UK from holland (vocano permitting) I have to bring my starter kit stuff back with me as I found out today that one of tha dutch guys wants to learn how to play ASL!!! and i have been here 10 months without knowing!!
And because of this I'm now playing ASL. Thanks, Ian!I think this is because we often don't like to talk about our hobby, I do so now at most oppertunities!!!!
You made the steps Duncan, you would have got there. In fact your FTF opponent deserves more credit, though I think we may have created a monster LOLAnd because of this I'm now playing ASL. Thanks, Ian!
ChrisM;1273173Yeah - sonoftzu - I have found that to be the case as well. asuming the Germans grab those stone buildings said:The real kicker is that the Germans don't _need_ to overwhelm the Americans. They just need to occupy 1 of 4 (1 of 3 if using the American balance) stone buildings, which 3.5 squads are going to be very hard pressed to keep out.
John.
One thing I noted when playing this vs. a newbie is that the VCs do not require the Amis to gain control in the full ASL sense. The onus is on the Germans to have a GO MMC in one of the buildings. That means the Ami paras may need to shoot late, trying for a break or two, rather than try to push in for CC, as would be more common in full ASL. Given the potency of 7FP squads with that 9-2, this can really change the end game.The real kicker is that the Germans don't _need_ to overwhelm the Americans. They just need to occupy 1 of 4 (1 of 3 if using the American balance) stone buildings, which 3.5 squads are going to be very hard pressed to keep out.
John.
Just to add 10p's worth (UK funny money).One thing I noted when playing this vs. a newbie is that the VCs do not require the Amis to gain control in the full ASL sense. The onus is on the Germans to have a GO MMC in one of the buildings. That means the Ami paras may need to shoot late, trying for a break or two, rather than try to push in for CC, as would be more common in full ASL. Given the potency of 7FP squads with that 9-2, this can really change the end game.
I also feel this is slightly pro-German, but ROAR shows it pro-American. I find this weird, since the Ami has to cross the OG, something I would think would not be a "natural" SK player skill. Maybe the German setup isn't as obvious as it seems. It does reopen the question of "what is balanced?" For a SK scenario, it seems crazy to say "balanced" is "balanced between two top players."
S
Oh, you don't have to tell me. Full ASL doesn't equal high skill, either, especially in my case. I'm honing in on Belcher's "losing to newbies" schtick. :laugh:On this subject I know one experianced ASL player in the ASLSK league who has lost his first two rounds. This should underline that Starter Kit does not equal low skill.
No insult seen to be intended. I was in a way agreeing with you whilst pointing out maybe it was the new guy doing the defence!!!Oh, you don't have to tell me. Full ASL doesn't equal high skill, either, especially in my case. I'm honing in on Belcher's "losing to newbies" schtick. :laugh:
I really was pointing this out only in light of the fact that this is S1, presumably the very first scenario being played by at least one of the two players, and crossing open ground is a vital skill but one that I think almost everyone has to learn through experience. I meant no slight on all of ASLSKplayerdom. My musings on "balance" especially muddied that, I see, but no slight was intended. I've been fairly regularly playing with a particular SK player lately who has a much better natural tactical sense than I do, in fact, so I am (painfully) aware.
S
Oh, indeed. I'm all a-flutter...No insult seen to be intended. I was in a way agreeing with you whilst pointing out maybe it was the new guy doing the defence!!!
I WAS refering to you when mentioning the positive ASL boys in town.
Enough loveing?
Cheers
Ian
I agree about S1. Nice little scenario, but I think S2 adds a touch too much. I'd have added just MGs, not DCs & FTs. Which is why my SK protege and I started S7 Prelude to Festung Brest last night (of course, that does have finicky 6ML Amis)I have to say, I like this little learning scenario!!!
On to War of the Rats next week.....
John.
Well Ian, my comrades and I will do our best to still be in the game on T7. It's not looking great though . . .As mentioned any game that goes down to last turn is good.
Cheers
Ian