Scouting Report 29 - ASL Pocket Bundle

[@scottrowland2989]

I would be happy with an electronic version of the Historical rules.

[@doncossack1016]

I'm still using my 1st Ed rulebook and having a great time! Thanks for the excellent review. It was just what I was looking for.

[@MrRugbylane]

The beauty of the ring binder was that one could reorganise charts in the order you wanted

[@davidwilliams7935]

I pulled out all the charts and put them into their own 3 ring binder.

[@BogWraith1]

Why is Chapter S, the Solitaire Module no longer included in any of the formats? I'm not an experienced player and I own the first three Starter kits, and I also own an old copy of the ring binder rule book. I really like the Solitaire rules and was hoping it would be in the PDF version, but it's not in any of them now.

[@BogWraith1]

@@ASLAcademy Ok thanks for the info. BTW, I'm really enjoying your tutorial series as well as the other topics you touch on. Also love watching your full play through of "Retaking Vierville" with Scott! I'm new to your channel so I've got a ton of great content to look forward to. Thanks for the time & effort you put into these wonderful videos, it's very much appreciated!

[@b.o.4492]

What I loved was being an early adopter only to have bundle come out a few weeks afterword. Enjoyed the video. Wish they would make these oversized for my old eyes. Heck I’d pay more… oh wait I did.

[@joeperez3520]

Just got this bundle myself, since I figured it was about time, I started learning the system.

[@StewsReplay]

15:10 NOOOOOOOOOOOOO I need that cheapass 3 ring binder!!! My pet DODO loves the texture of the shredded 1st ed. paper in his cage

[@toddalancox]

Hey what a great tip to have the binding sliced off and the book spiral bound. I did this with both the rulebook and the chapter H. Also let me take out chapter K to make the book a little bit smaller. Thanks!

[@johnpayne498]

Nice presentation. Mine just arrived as well. Just looking through it all it still amazes me..... this little system.

[@johnpayne498]

@@ASLAcademy Oh I didn't mean to imply it's intimidating, I was commenting on the beauty of it.

[@StewsReplay]

Great Background comments on all the items and uses!!! A+

[@Holdit66]

I was hoping that MMP would make more use of the Wargame Vault system (i.e. licensed PDFs) for other out of print titles as they have for the ASL Journal and ASL Annual publications. ABTF @ say, €40 is a no-brainer. ABTF for €400+ second hand, no thanks.

[@crasher303]

Agree the charts seem a rushed job. H is very useful. Hope they do the historical modules next.

[@kdziarmaga]

As always, great review, great material. Thanks Neal!

[@billharpster7968]

Very well done.

[@briangulley6027]

Basic SL was enough for me, I bought ALS but never played it.

[@ASLAcademy]

Original SL is an incredible game (that's where most of us started) and can sustain a player for a long time. The only problem is the player base is very small.

[@briangulley6027]

@@ASLAcademy The player base for all board war games is very small.

[@ASLAcademy]

@@briangulley6027 This is very true, but doing a direct comparison between SL and ASL game stats on Vassal (not counting undocumented FTF games) there were 66 SL play rooms created, and 4875 ASL play rooms created. In fact, ASL is the most active classic wargame played online (and probably FTF) by a substantial margin.

[@georgehiotis1983]

Nice video. I am wondering if any discoloration will occur for often used charts? This is what happened to my old Rat Charts. An electronic copy would also be an asset.

[@russsandbags1967]

Would you recommend these to someone who has the starter kits but has yet to try the full game?

[@russsandbags1967]

@@ASLAcademy Thanks!

[@HissyCat]

"This is ALL you need to learn to play ASL" best line of the video....lol

[@HissyCat]

@@ASLAcademy I was joking with you... 'All i need are these 700 pages of rules to play' =) Sounds like a good video.

[@HissyCat]

@@ASLAcademy That is exactly why I am starting with the Starter Kits. I do plan to get the e rule book and maybe a physical pocket Chapter H. One of my goals is to get Prokhorovka! from Advancing Fire and play it solo. =)

[@jfuente]

I so guess there are two basic options for getting started as a complete newbie: 1) acquiring the starter kits and expansions and 2) picking up the ASL pocket bundle and an appropriate module? I suppose the starter kits were designed prior to the wealth of online tutorials and were similar to the example of play chapter you mentioned in this overview. It almost seems if one was planning on sticking around in ASL, the more efficient option would be #2, though I guess it would entirely hinge on the appropriate selection of a module... or am I just inferring way too much into your comment about these being all you would need to have to learn to play (combined w/ tutorials on here/etc). If that is the case, any standout recommendations on modules?

[@jfuente]

@@ASLAcademy awesome. A video like that would be great!

[@jfuente]

@@ASLAcademy Did some initial browsing online for sourcing stuff... #1) for ASLSK 1-3 w/ Expansion 1 & 2 is roughly $240-260 and #2) is basically the same (most copies I'm seeing of Beyond Valor around $100-125). Being they're right around the same price, which would you recommend a newbie go with?

[@jfuente]

@@ASLAcademy sounds good!

[@alessandrodemichelis1980]

Thanks for the review, this is what I was looking for. Quick question: the errata are included but I am wondering if in the similar way like the previous edition, ie not in the text but just in seperate pages, is this still the case? What about the charts, are them updated as well?

[@alessandrodemichelis1980]

@@ASLAcademy Good to know, therefore would I have the last rules version updated to ASL Journal 12 and the new Hollow Legions?

[@alessandrodemichelis1980]

@@ASLAcademy Yes, all of them. Thanks for your quick answers!

[@Hammer1126]

I have a question; at this point I'm torn between buying the bundle and just buying Chapter H, as I'm fine with the Rat Chart for now; but I am intrigued by the E Rule book. My question on that is this, as technology changes and computers crash is there a way to assure one that they can get their copy replaced or restored in case anything happens?

[@davidwilliams7935]

Are you asking if MMP lost all of their files? Do you think this is a realistic possibility?

[@theoriginalrabbithole]

and what do you need in addition to this to play?

[@123discgolf]

Looks like you could order the pages yourself, no? Just unscrew the spine.

[@StewsReplay]

Stop making these videos!1 I’m spending too much money and am in danger of getting kicked out! Well at least I’ll have reading material 😎

[@StewsReplay]

@@ASLAcademy I have a 2nd job to pay for my therapy sessions.

[@StewsReplay]

@@ASLAcademy I know if a couple of ASL therapists. After one session, you'll know you're better off. Back to normal