The 2 Half-Squads

It's a super scary Halloween edition that looks into the dark digital box and discovers, much to our horror, the Grumble Jones Box Cars Again Halloween Scenario Pack.  This years scenario features terrible trolls.  We also burn up Kharkov in Flames with a frighteningly flaming review. To wrap things up, Dave discusses his game of Scenario BFP 175 Hostage to Fortune.  That is what we have been playing lately. 

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030:00 Frightening Forum
8:55 Scott Mullins Halloween Pack and 2026 Scenario
17:45 Kharkov in Flames

35:00 What Have You Been Playing Lately?
42:48 Total Running Time

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BFP-176 Hostage to Fortune

Join us for the exciting conclusion of the St. Louis ASL 2026 Interviews.  Maurizio from Italy, Larry from lands unknown, and Bob, Dave and Stanledo from Illinois.  

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01:15 Maurizio Grassi
10:00 Larry Zoet
22:30 Dave Goldman, Bob Bendis, and Stanledo
42:12 Total Running Time

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What?!?  ANOTHER12 minutes of banter?  Yes, but at least you get to hear about Jeff's work and Dave's Aldi Adventure.  But there's more!  A great way to make your own playing cards for the games you love! Then we get into the meat of the show with the entertaining, and informative, long time Advanced Squad Leader player Gary Fortenberry.  This second half of our conversation with Gary covers some of his time with Avalon Hill, thoughts about the rules, the transition to MMP from AH.  We talk about tournaments, other games, Curt Schilling and our dads. Did you know that there is a Magic the Gathering/Poker player connection? After listening to this show, we can say "Now you do!"

 

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01: Chitty Chitty Chat Chat

12:00 Gary Fortenberry

48:01Total Running Time

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After 12 minutes of banter that covers Jeff's annual fishing trip and  Dave's Civil War trip we get into the meat of the show with the prodigious and informative long time Advanced Squad Leader player Gary Fortenberry.  In this, the first half of our conversation with Gary covers some of his time in the military, the early days of the famous fanzines like, Fire for Effect, In Contact and of course, Gary's ASLUG publication.  Jeff and Dave get a personal lesson on how to use the special boards that Gary designed, like 1a, 2a, etc.  NOW we will always remember how to align them. The conversation ends with his time at Avalon Hill.  Next up, part two!

 

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01: Chitty Chitty Chat Chat

12:00 Gary Fortenberry

45:36 Total Running Time

 

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The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.

Our interviews from St. Louis ASL continue in this very episode!

First man up is Dave Pope, a fascinating individual that, has developed some scenarios and is working on a project to de-mystify the Advanced Squad Leader rules. It would fix some grammar that is not too well, and possibly utilize more bullet points, and he wants to work with MMP on it. Dave would like to start a gaming group in the Southwest Missouri area and is looking for players.  Contact us if you are interested in joining!

Second interview is Rich Domovich, who gives us an update on his ASL adventures, he attends several international tournaments every year. Amazing! 

Steve Tinsley joins us for his first appearance on the show and we finish the show with another visit with Paul Works who gives us an update on the Kansas City ASL stuff including the WWI development, and some new scenario packs in the works. 

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St. Louis ASL

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00:01 Banter
7:50 Dave Pope 
19:20 Rich Domovich
25:20 Steve Tinsley
29:30 Paul Works
48:38 Total Running Time

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Jeff sends Dave forth to a St. Louis adventure. He returns with 10 interviews that will fill many a show. And, fill it with quality content, instead of the usual blather. 

First interview is Jim Burris, the tournament director. Jim gives us an update on the standings, the history of the tourny, and some rule tips too!  Francis Biss was kind enough to talk with us for the first time, telling us of his start in gaming and tournament experiences. Francis is an original Purple Boxer!

 

We finish the show with another visit with Doug Kirk who gives us an update on the Advanced Squad Leader events in his life, as well as his ASL preferences.  

Before Dave set out on his road trip adventure, he managed to cut the freon line on his AC unit at home. Details related in the Banter segment. Yikes!   Go forth ASLer"s everywhere!

 

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St. Louis ASL

SHOWTIMES
00:01 Dramatic Presentation: Dave Sent Forth 

1:45 Banter

12:30 Jim Burris
24:00 Francis Biss

30:00 Doug Kirk

38:38 Total Running Time