Just wanted to comment on the “anti-tournament” segment of the show, in my own experience (I’ve attended several tournaments, ASLOK, Winter Offensive, Bitter End), I’ve found the vast majority of ASL players are very friendly and relaxed at tournaments. Most approach it as a social event rather than a competition, though if you are there competing for a prize (either in the main event or a “mini”), you can expect the level of competition to ramp up rather quickly the closer you get to the top.

I guess my message to those who haven’t attended a tournament or have attended very few and might feel intimidated by the prospect would be to just be up front about your expectations from the match. If you are just there to play a friendly, relaxed game, let you opponent know. Equally important, let the tournament director know. He probably knows 75% of the players at the event and will be willing to guide you toward the guys whose approach to the game matches your own. I don’t think I can say enough about the value in playing multiple matches against multiple opponents in a short period of time in developing the quality of your own play.

Thanks and keep on keeping on.

Dave

Oh, you do know that Red Barricades is a way of life right? lol

I though the anti-tournament banter was a bit strong though. 90% of aslers at tournaments are not like the guys that you had to end up playing.

Love the show.

>>Thanks, Brian. Nothing stokes the furnace like encouragement and support from listeners. We just finished recording Episode 4 last night. Look for it here on May 4th.

>>Dave & Jeff

>>Thank you, Machelite. We are glad you like it.

>>Dave & Jeff

I should want to have a ASLradio also in San Marino - Italy!!!!!!!

GC

>>We look forward to hearing your first Episode. Can we come visit and sit with you?

>>Jeff & Dave

>>I’ll be working on this over the weekend. Check back for updates. Thanks for listening.

>>Jeff & Dave

Suggestions–if you hear from ‘newbies’ give some talks on more basic elements (you may not even notice but there is a lot of jargon in ASL and you naturally slip into it when speaking about the game.) –have more guests; do you know Scott Holst, say?!? Talk to some Ohioans –discuss a Chapter or rule # to analyze/discuss.

Keep up the good work. Alan –

>>Thanks, Alan. Dave is new to GameSquad, but I’ve been [mostly] a lurker there for a year or so. It’s an excellent connection to the ASL community and a fabulous resource of knowledge.

We’re thinking of having a guest every other Episode, either live in the broadcast foxhole here, or via Skype. We like the chapter/topic analisis idea and already have several in mind.

>>We look forward to getting to know you better, too. Tally ho!

>>Jeff & Dave

2 strong things about your podcasts, the chemistry between you 2 and your informal chatty style: I think it suits you guys and keeps it interesting.

Anyway I love the podcast and I always look forward to new ones.

Cheers from France

>>Hello, France! Cheers to you as well. Thanks for listening and for the encouraging words.

>>Dave & Jeff