The 2 Half-Squads

Episode 375: What We Reveal Will Make You Question Everything

What we reveal will make you question everything. Why are there so many ASL rules? Why is there
still banter on this show?  When will it all end? 

 

Be warned. The lack of surprising answers may shock you. But we do discuss our recent games of Stargrave, Frostgrave and a look at Dave and Dave's game of FT 205 SCRAGGY from Le Franc Tireur. We also take a look at The Song of Medusa Scenario by Scott Mullins. And we wrap things up with a little Box Art Review of the cover of Mannerheim Cross. This review was written by Dennis Donovan. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Theme song by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine.

SHOW LINKS
Dave's Frost Giants Daughters Frostgrave Scenario

SHOW TIMES

01: Chitty Chitty Chat Chat

4:00 Whatcha Been Playing Lately?
17:00 Grumble Jones Medusa Scenario

24:30 ASL eOpen Announcement

35:00 Box Art Review

52:45 Total Running Time

 

The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.

 

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.

 

Episode 374: Hooked on Swedish Inherent Crews

We are stunned to welcome the Marvelous Mike Ryzy and Indomitable Dennis Donovan once again as we try to recall the Inherent Crew rules. We have a Quiz Show/Rules segment covering Rule D5 Inherent Crews! We won't abandon you, so don't self-destruct folks, just see your counselor. 

Theme song by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine.

SHOW LINKS
None today

SHOW TIMES

01: Opening Song
2:47 Rules/Quiz Show

54:15 Total Running Time

 

The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.

 

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.

Episode 373: Armor That Underbelly

Once again we welcome the Marvelous Mike Ryzy and Indomitable Dennis Donovan as we jump right in with a Quiz Show/Rules segment covering Rule D4 Terrain Modifications to Anti-Vehicle Fire. Terrain benefits, hull down, height advantage, underbelly hits; we cover them all! With all that we decided to move the Banter toward the end of the show. We ponder the actual flavor of Red Velvet Donuts. Lastly their is a deep dive into the scenarios of Lone Canuck's Quick 6 Scenario Pack 2018

 

SHOW LINKS
Great Campaigns of the American Civil War

 

SHOW TIMES

01: Opening Song
1:31 Rules/Quiz Show

28:00 Chit Chat

34:10 What's in the Box?

46:42 Total Running Time

 

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Episode 372: Authorities Need to Investigate This

It's a rip roaring show that will give you cause to open up an investigation of this terribly illicit and nefarious episode. Our letters segment begins a bidding war between listener's who don't want Parody Songs, and those that do! Please send us your bid. We accept Cash, services, and Patreon Donations. 

We are highly recommending the two books, that we review. They are ANGEL DOWN and 60 DAYS IN COMBAT.  In the Box we find  Brick Works from Broken Ground and Drop Zone: Chef du Pont by MMP. 

 

 

 

SHOW LINKS
George Hoitis ASL Mnemonics on Youtube

Joys of ASL PBEM 

60 Days in Combat Book

Daniel Kraus - Angel Down

 

SHOW TIMES

01: Banter Chat
4:31 Letters

16:00 Book Reviews Angel Down and Sixty Days in Combat

28:10 What's in the Box? 

39:00 Tournament Scene Update

42:00 New Advanced Squad Leader Products That are Coming to a Store Near You

Episode 371: Make Room for Alan Hume

 Hello Fans, Friends, and Family,

We hope you enjoy the wonderful opening song by Dennis and Stephen Stewart.  

The cool and collected Alan Hume appears on todays show and gives us a look at the Advanced Squad Leader scene in the UK.

Join us for this fascinating interview.  

SHOWLINKS

Second Chance Games

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SHOWTIMES
0:01 Counterstruck Song
3:50 Banter But Not Much of it!
4:43  Interview with Alan Hume
51:10 Total Running Time

Rally Phase Records ™ presents!

Counterstruck   

To AC-DC’s “ Thunderstruck”

Concept & Lyrics: Dennis Donovan

Vocals & Mixing:  Stephan Stewart

So I thought

In the middle of an ASL match (Counter!)

I looked ‘round

And I knew there was something I lacked (Counter!)

My mind raced,

And I thought what could I do? (Counter!)

And I knew

A named counter, I needed one too (Counter!)

One with MY name 

I figured out

Getting ones tough

That tore me apart

I’ve been

Counterstruck!

 

Well maybe someday?

Nah, forget it, but then this went down:

Went to the Texas, Team Tourney and I saw me some

They had counters 

Counter sheets with attendee’s names

They are so cool

They’re all 9-2s

Yeah, yeah they, they blew my mind

And I was shaking at the knees

I just could not believe

What an amazing find

I’ve been

Counterstruck

 

I was shaking at the knees

There was a counter of me!

 

Counter struck, Counterstruck, Counter struck, Counterstruck

It’s alright, I just got mine

It’s alright, I’m lookin’ fine, fine, fine……

 

Episode 370: We Are OVERRUN by James and Wethington

 We polish off the last of the interviews from March Madness in Kansas City with Jerry James and Philip Wethington.  They discuss their gaming history, habits and favorite opponents among much more!

SHOW LINKS

Cardboard Commander

SHOW TIMES
0:01 Song An Overun
3:00 Opening Conversation
9:30 Jerry James Interview
25:50 Phil Wethington Interview
41:13 Total Running Time

LYRICS to "An Overrun"
Lyrics by Dennis Donovan, Performed by Megan Kleinschmidt and The 2 Half Squad Singers

I saw him at the open and my heart stood still

I’ll do one one-one, an over run?

I needed some CVPs and it fit the bill

I’ll do one-one-one, an over run
Yeah, he’s on a hill
, Yeah, an easy kill

Went into hex G1
one-one-one, an over run
Knew not what I was doing, but I had to try

I’ll do one-one-one, an over run

The con-cept seemed easy, but my-oh-my .

I’ll do one-one-one, an over run
Yeah, I had to try ...
Yeah, it’s do-or-die
... Yeah, I love this rule.

To do one-one-one, an over run
I declared one-one, an over run

I’ll do one-one-one, an over run
I attacked with 7 FP and I rolled a 5
I did one-one-one, an over run

Rolls like that are gonna get his guys

I did one-one-one, an over run
Yeah, it went just fine
....Yeah, ‘till I hit that mine
.....If ya get immobilized

It’s half FP on, an over run