Comments on: Episode 7

by: Dave Reenstra

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:34:41 +0000

A quick note about those pesky Russian Sherman III(a) counters that Dave mentions as being only found in the SK3 module… for chasing down questions like this, and related ones, I recommend the ASL Armoury, which I believe is compiled by Reid Hutchinson. These are essentially the Chapter N pages from the earlier modules, but extended to include all modules (AH/MMP eventually stopped publishing the Ch N pages at some point, I can’t recall when). It is presented in a nice neat zip file containing pdf or xls files. It can be downloaded here: http://www.xs4all.nl/~cryo/armory.htm

You can also get a list of all mapboards and overlays (including their source modules) as well as all known counter errata from that same site.

Short answer to the question Dave raised about those counters, 6 were printed with SK3 (ids A-F), but another 4 were also printed with Armies of Oblivion (ids A-D), so they are available in the “full” kit. The id letters overlap, but perhaps that is an indication that MMP doesn’t expect veteran ASL players to own the SK modules.

Cheers, Dave

Thanks for the info and the great page to check for vehicle information Dave (and Jeff)

by: the2halfsquads

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:57:47 +0000

Thanks for the clarification! Dave (and Jeff)

by: Nelson

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:21:02 +0000

A Foxhole does NOT form a separate Location, but rather a quasi-Location (expanding the official use of the term). http://www.desperationmorale.com/location.pdf

A Berserk unit may fire in the AFPh (but not as opportunity Fire) and in the DFPh/opponent’s MPh, but nay not form multi-location FGs nor fire in PFPh (A15.432, A7.54).

by: Don Lazov

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:56:08 +0000

Again a great show. I was more then shocked about the casual tossing of boxes! After my X-Father-in-law (on wifes mom side) TOSSED out my COB, GH, WOA, CDG, Yanks, Paratroop, HDH and SOF (not to mention my Europa Second Front, First to Fight, A Winters War, Balkan Front, and Fire in the East Scorched Earth games) I HORDE all my game stuff religiously (even the manila envelopes my S&T’s come in).

Great show guys! Is it or could it be possible to throw in some intermediate to advanced stuff as well? Sort of like the Bunker with the Newbie and Veteran hints.

by: Kevin A

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:34:43 +0000

Hey guys great show. Just one thought. When a unit goes berserk, doesn’t it have to always move toward the nearest known unit and attempt to attack it in close combat?? Thus a berserk unit would never use Prep Fire.

by: eric hill

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:45:34 +0000

I have to admit I have shocked others when I told them I dump/trash/toss out my ASL boxes, I keep all my stuff in binders and plano, the boxes (with all their variety) did nothing but occupy shelf space, so….I dumped them all, thought about putting them up on a list to see if anyone was interested but didn’t bother thinking players were more interested in the components.

I guess I am not alone in that!. Thanks Guys, looking forward to ep 8 eric

by: Brian

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:23:38 +0000

Hey, that was great! I really like the rules discussion and how you guys explain things. I had a moment of silence for Jeffs dead ASL boxes. Keep it up! I did miss the ‘favorite scenario’ bit you guys usually do…

by: Benj

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:46:02 +0000

Great show as always. When’s the next episode?

by: Anonymous

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:46:58 +0000

Another great show! More tactical advice please! Dave

by: Joe Pellam

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:27:56 +0000

Great show guys. I enjoyed the history lesson. The movie Saving Private Ryan as well as the HBO show Band of Brothers also gives some excellent shots of the Garand or Grand (both nomenclatures are correct) in action with the clips being ejected with that familiar “ping” sound.

Spot on about the naval gun caliber descriptions.