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@TheToekutter 4 күн бұрын
Well, yeah...
@CategorySolo 23 сағат бұрын
Obvious in hindsight, but sometimes I'm an idiot lol
@BradJessup 8 күн бұрын
Hey! I'm that "chap from Canada". Now I'm famous... or infamous. It has been fun playing with you. I will get the next log back to you today, I promise. I can concur that the interjecting of moves in a log sounds more complicated than it is in practice. It flows naturally as long as you already understand the flow of the ASL or ASLSK turn sequence.
@CategorySolo 8 күн бұрын
No rush, our game is now more about me saving face than actually getting the win haha
@demiller2 20 күн бұрын
You played one of my scenarios. It was fun to watch you play! I'm glad you enjoyed it. LnLT is a great game system. You might try the digital version if you're hesitant to shell out yet for a boxed game.
@CategorySolo 20 күн бұрын
Great, glad you enjoyed it! I've pretty much convinced myself to be honest... I think it's great that LNL offer so many different ways to enjoy the games, but I'll probably stay away from digital - half the fun is getting away from screens and pushing some cardboard around!
@scottpyle5136 22 күн бұрын
Thanks for the review. Have been thinking of buying this and was impressed with the inclusion of counters and maps.
@CategorySolo 22 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! It surprised me how much variety was in the book - it's not the deepest game but I've got a fair few plays out of it. If you like the theme then you can get a lot of entertainment for a low price
@cardude6987 Ай бұрын
Would you share your STL's? I use a similar jig, but it is a little small. Your's looks nicer.
@CategorySolo Ай бұрын
Of course! It's already up on Thingiverse, hope it works well for you. Also have my ASL turn phase wheel up there (look at my other designs) - that's definitely worth printing if you have some magnets, it's awesomely useful when playing Counter jig: www.thingiverse.com/thing:6216392
@juanalonso964 Ай бұрын
If americans control >31 hill hexes by end of turn 4 its an automatic victory
@CategorySolo Ай бұрын
≥30 hexes, but yeah - didn't even get to the end of Turn 4 here. The Germans still had their turn to play, but getting 11 of those hill breeds back under their control was practically impossible!
@commandosolo193 2 ай бұрын
OMG OMG OMG keep on going... keep on going, please!!!! I only play on VASSAL and love seeing these... plus yes we all played battletech and SFB. In fact we just played SFB last weekend.
@CategorySolo 2 ай бұрын
I'll definitely keep going! Glad that SFB still gets some love - a friend of mine mentioned a passing interest recently so I've been going through the Cadet Training Handbook as a refresher... Might make a video about it at some point
@commandosolo193 2 ай бұрын
OMG I remember those dice... SPI dice are the best dice... I have about 50 of them. I called them back in the day and bought 25 yellow and 25 white... best thing I ever bought. everyone knows those dice.
@CategorySolo Ай бұрын
These dice came from some random games warehouse, I ordered a kilo of random dice, and these were in there. Along with a huge set for a D1000, some with runes on, and a strange orange die where every single face is blank, except for a single 4. Still no idea where that one came from lol
@commandosolo193 2 ай бұрын
thank you for the clipped counters... my OCD thanks you as well. Great job, keep it up. Also, of course the gun breaks... it always breaks it seems when I get anything with a gun.
@CategorySolo 2 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yeah, clipped counters are a must - takes up time but makes everything look nicer and last longer
@WARdROBEPlaysWWII 2 ай бұрын
Very cool.
@CategorySolo 2 ай бұрын
Cheers!
@HistoricalConflict 2 ай бұрын
tanks already? impressive
@CategorySolo 2 ай бұрын
I may not be skilled with the other rules yet, but I understand them well enough after 25 scenarios or so hahaha I'll probably pay this one again after a scenario with tanks and infantry, I was constantly rechecking the counter diagram to remind myself about how to read ground pressure, target size etc
@HistoricalConflict 3 ай бұрын
Ah so that's how its done!
@CategorySolo 3 ай бұрын
It's not the most complicated thing in the world, but I saw someone online using just normal printer paper for their print & play games, so something had to be done!!!
@HistoricalConflict 3 ай бұрын
Nice grab
@CategorySolo 3 ай бұрын
Very happy to have all the "core" Starter Kit bits now... But the completionist side of me is still on the lookout for Decision at Elst, if I can ever find an affordable copy!
@georgehiotis 3 ай бұрын
I did some work on expansion pack #2. I hope you enjoy it.
@CategorySolo 3 ай бұрын
Cool, what did you do?
@HistoricalConflict 3 ай бұрын
i have this remake P500'd hope it comes out soon
@CategorySolo 3 ай бұрын
This classic version is great fun, I think the new one could be awesome with the extra maps and event paragraphs, I'll definitely have to try and get it
@kirbyculp3449 4 ай бұрын
Tea time
@CategorySolo 3 ай бұрын
I may have to turn in my British passport - I much prefer coffee
@HistoricalConflict 4 ай бұрын
Old School
@CategorySolo 4 ай бұрын
A few grams of PLA is much cheaper than one of those Oregon Laminations devices, especially with transatlantic shipping costs!!!
@CategorySolo 4 ай бұрын
Plus, I like the irregular octagon look
@HistoricalConflict 4 ай бұрын
@@CategorySolo yeah I got my laminator cutter as part of the advanced squad leader bundle deal not sure I would have paid 60 bucks for it
@HistoricalConflict 4 ай бұрын
I need to try this one
@CategorySolo 4 ай бұрын
I'll be trying again this weekend... But actually defending/attacking the hill as I should have been all along!
@CategorySolo 4 ай бұрын
I would have setup both sides very differently, and I shall when I replay this next time!
@commandosolo193 4 ай бұрын
simple, get a bigger sheet and then have each corner a coffee cup... poof, job done
@CategorySolo 4 ай бұрын
Would still be away from the board though, I don't think I could live with the ambiguity of positions!
@commandosolo193 4 ай бұрын
they are extras for the axis and allies units. i would just put them with the japanese and minors
@CategorySolo 4 ай бұрын
That's just the tip of the iceberg! There's Minor/Chinese & Minor/Commonwealth as well! I just liked having all my nation-specific counters in the same cases - these have now had to go in my "general info counters" case. But it doesn't sit right with my organisation!!!
@commandosolo193 4 ай бұрын
back in the day the very first of these county clippers were the C4 counter clipper. it started the whole thing
@CategorySolo 4 ай бұрын
I have since seen those... Nice and tall for trimming a stack at a time, I may have to revise my design for version 2!
@commandosolo193 4 ай бұрын
great job, thanks for the video
@CategorySolo 4 ай бұрын
And thank you for watching!
@WARdROBEPlaysWWII 4 ай бұрын
Good to see you playing this.
@CategorySolo 4 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this scenario, now onto the SK#3 games, when I get my head around the vehicle rules!
@HistoricalConflict 4 ай бұрын
Found it :)
@CategorySolo 4 ай бұрын
Hope it was of some use/interest!
@HistoricalConflict 4 ай бұрын
Subbing. Nice work man.
@CategorySolo 4 ай бұрын
Thanks, subbing right back, looks like my kind of content on your channel!!!
@ASLAcademy 6 ай бұрын
FYI: Mortars can't fire from buildings. I played this one back in the day, I think the Germans won right at the end after some CC and locking up a couple hexes in melee (units are not Good Order then). That's the ideal spot for the American AT gun (on the hill overlooking the town square). It caused my Germans nothing but massive headaches. 22:57 those broken Americans couldn't rout to U5 as they have LOS to the Germans on the hill in Q4 (moving closer). They would have had to rout to W5. Anyway, yes, mortar placement is difficult in this scenario. I think I had it back in H5 to pound Americans in any buildings on the hills (O9, P8, O6, O5, etc) in the center of the board, then once the Americans were pushed out of those hill buildings I just abandoned it and ran the crew into the fray. Remember that mortar also has s8 (smoke) ammo. Anyway, good game and definitely a tough one!
@CategorySolo 6 ай бұрын
Ooh, good spot with that rout. Obvious now, one of the issues with solo on any game is the lack of an opponent to point out the errors! I need to think more about using smoke, definitely underused in my arsenal. Had fun though, now onto S16!
@TheToekutter 6 ай бұрын
Crimes against humanity. 🤣
@CategorySolo 6 ай бұрын
Irregular octagons > rounded rectangles, and that's a hill i'm willing to go DM on!
@StewsReplay 6 ай бұрын
I don't know if there are Stacking limitations on setup, but move your troops as close as possible to the start line. that is almost an entire MPh for them to barely move past the setup line. MTR: setup mtr J4 with LOS to the Americans on the hill in P4....Drop SMOKE rounds on him and other areas if you get ROF. With the P4 unit shrouded in SMOKE. (+4 to fire out) your units are virtually in "stone buildings" when moving up to get POINT BLANK on him..and jump into CC or otherwise. Maybe just move by him. But leave a 8-0 leader with the MTR and maybe a squad to fully move the MTR easily down the hill on on the road. You could also setup in J6 and SMOKE the top side of the map in the road to allow easy movement Definately keep the HMG with a LEADER Be careful with LOS over orchards, 22:20 the Germans DMed the Americans. If the orchards are in season, there is no LOS there.
@CategorySolo 6 ай бұрын
Only setup stacking limits are on the Americans, only restriction for the Germans was the requirement to be on level 1 terrain. Very good points on using the MTR to create a smoke shield - I will take this piece of wisdom in for future! I did remember the orchard rule, but it's a December scenario so shouldn't block LOS (if I've got that right). I've been keeping an eye on terrain rules like that after getting a grain season wrong and completely changing a scenario! Every game I feel like I'm learning the system more
@StewsReplay 6 ай бұрын
Be aware of the MTR setup limitations. Remember you can push it
@CategorySolo 6 ай бұрын
Very good point, I don't think to try and shift it. It did have a viable target almost every turn in it's position, but definitely one to keep in mind!!!
@StewsReplay 6 ай бұрын
But Be careful, the Mtr couldn't have setup in the building. @@CategorySolo
@CategorySolo 6 ай бұрын
@StewsReplay of course, only AT/INF guns in buildings? Wouldn't be right if I didn't get at least 1 rule incorrect hahaha
@StewsReplay 6 ай бұрын
LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
@WARdROBEPlaysWWII 6 ай бұрын
I think there’s a chart that is created in VASL that shows your average die rolls
@CategorySolo 6 ай бұрын
Yeah - only seems to show rolls made that day, and not rolls that happened in a log file you're walking through... The "VASL Templates" program had a good bit for analysing log files, but that doesn't seem to work with the latest VASL/VASSAL version thougj
@WARdROBEPlaysWWII 6 ай бұрын
Man, this looks tough to win.
@CategorySolo 6 ай бұрын
Definitely seems tough for the Germans, but doesn't feel impossible. I don't think I explained the victory conditions just right - the Germans win if there are no good-order American MMCs in buildings in the victory area at the end. So Germans just need to break them all or force them to rout away from the buildings. Still tough, but feels possible
@ASLAcademy 6 ай бұрын
@@CategorySolo They don't even need to do that. If a unit is locked in melee they are not in good order. Germans just jump into near equal odds CC and you probably tie them up in the end.
@CategorySolo 6 ай бұрын
Thanks, another good tip there! Every day is a school day with ASL!
@WARdROBEPlaysWWII 6 ай бұрын
Good to see this. Just posted an ASL vid as well. I’m pretty sure I’ve played this one.
@CategorySolo 6 ай бұрын
Ace, that's some of my evening viewing sorted then! I enjoyed this scenario, some of the ASLSK2 have been hit or miss. Almost through them, looking forward to playing with the vehicles in SK3
@WARdROBEPlaysWWII 6 ай бұрын
@@CategorySolovehicles are something, im not used to them yet.
@georgehiotis 7 ай бұрын
Since you asked for suggestions here are mine: a) Use the TH table as the Germans are approaching using non-assault movement. That usually translates into base 8 TH + hindrances - 1 For FFNAM. Then if you do hit you get a 4 FP attack without modifiers on the IFT. b) Use the IFT when the Germans moves close/point blank. The IFT equivalent is doubled for point blank fire and also reduces your ROF to 2 instead of 3. c) Use the Greeks as speed bumps. Best to position the units along the suspected axis lines of advance. d) Consider -- if possible -- positioning your Allied troops in a way to disrupt the axis rout paths. Excellent video keep up the good work. I enjoy your videos.
@CategorySolo 7 ай бұрын
Thanks George. Good idea on the IFE usage, makes a lot of sense to use at close range. My useless of the Greeks was very ineffectual, even as a fire group they didn't provide the cover fire I'd hoped. In future I'll probably try and use them as roadbumps like you said - I've thought about a kind of "reverse skulking", keep them closer to the enemy to catch any SFF then take cover again in the APh if possible... Hopefully now the festive period is winding down I'll get some of my house back from decorations, and less social events so I can get back to gaming and making a few more videos!
@ddbishopsr 7 ай бұрын
Really nice job and nice presentation. Would you remember the brand of containers you have to hold your counters in? I noticed one had 28 compartments and was pretty compact - perfect for this hobby.
@CategorySolo 7 ай бұрын
Thanks! These were unbranded containers from Temu - they cost next to nothing and many sellers sell near identical containers. I did an earlier video about this which has a bit more description, and some links in the description - you can find that here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gN9xqJpk1bazaYE.html
@patrickwoodbury6253 7 ай бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you for sharing.
@CategorySolo 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ASLAcademy 7 ай бұрын
I've not played this one but looks fun. Looks like you used acquisition counters at some point. Were you using the To Hit process firing 40mm, or using the gun's IFE (8 FP)? I ask because 40mm will only give you 4 FP vs. 8 FP using IFE, and you don't have to secure a hit...just fire them like giant HMGs (with ROF being one less for using IFE).
@CategorySolo 7 ай бұрын
I did a bit of both, basically my second game using the big guns, so still trying to grok the to hit process and differences - as much a learning exercise as a gaming one. Overall, I think these were more successful when used as Infantry fire Vs IFE, as it kept the ROF - and the -2 from acquisition balanced the hinderance of the grain they were shooting through. Can definitely see how IFE would be better in a lot of situations though!
@WARdROBEPlaysWWII 7 ай бұрын
Concealment works fine solo. You can’t do dummies easily.
@CategorySolo 7 ай бұрын
That's good to hear, haven't started reading the rules yet (keeping it simple until I get to those scenarios!) I have also been thinking how to do HIP solo, using a few "possible location" counters for each gun. Then rolling when a possible location comes into LOS, to determine if the gun is there, or leaving it to the other possibilities.... Still fleshing out the idea, will probably make a video when I'm happy with how it works
@WARdROBEPlaysWWII 7 ай бұрын
I like this way of battle reports because the action goes fast and you can commentate.
@CategorySolo 7 ай бұрын
Yeah, it's great for breaking things down later, but I still prefer pushing real counters around over VASL. Much easier to play a game over multiple sessions though, cats and children can't mess with that setup so easily!
@WARdROBEPlaysWWII 7 ай бұрын
My attempt - I think I messed up a ton of rules - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nMiPh5qqndmxeZc.htmlsi=gCE6u-McdnkitxQo I set up in trees. Can I not do that?
@CategorySolo 7 ай бұрын
Nothing stops you from seeing up in trees, as long as you keep away from the buildings. I just felt that being in the grain would give the +2 emplacement TEM instead of +1 for woods (plus some hindrance that acquisition could overcome), and less chance to sneak up the DCs where the thicker tree patches block LOS. Will check out your video later!
@WARdROBEPlaysWWII 7 ай бұрын
Another good AAR
@CategorySolo 7 ай бұрын
Thanks man, enjoyed your video of this scenario too!
@WARdROBEPlaysWWII 7 ай бұрын
Nice and different approach
@CategorySolo 7 ай бұрын
Thought I might try some ASL shorts, 60 seconds isn't long enough for much detail though!
@WARdROBEPlaysWWII 7 ай бұрын
Have subbed and hope you keep going with ASLSK
@CategorySolo 7 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yeah, I'll definitely keep going with it, having a great time with it! It's not the only game I play, but it's definitely taking up the most headspace for me at the moment - but it does take quite a while to run a scenario so don't get the chance to play it as often as I'd like to.... But I'm invested now so will be sticking with it until the allure of full ASL gets me haha
@WARdROBEPlaysWWII 7 ай бұрын
It does take awhile solo
@bltwegmann8431 8 ай бұрын
Be careful. That cat is just waiting to jump into the middle of the action and ruin hours of gametime. I know from experience.
@CategorySolo 8 ай бұрын
Not if she knows what's good for her!!!
@georgehiotis 8 ай бұрын
Congratulations for being discovered by "Stewsreplays". It is refreshing to hear a British accent associated with ASL-SK. Only good things could happen for this channel going forward.
@CategorySolo 8 ай бұрын
Haha, thanks George! I'm just a new player to the world of ASL (via SK), and enjoying this great game so much I wanted to start sharing. Not expecting to conquer KZfaq, but if I can help convince others to take a look at this game I've done some good!
@StewsReplay 8 ай бұрын
Be careful. Check to see if the Grain is in season. I recall there is no Grain in this scenario...Changing a LOT of what either side can do.
@CategorySolo 8 ай бұрын
Yeah, I played the entire scenario thinking grain *was* in season! When I realised my error at the start of turn 6, I played it out anyway. Will have to revisit it later for another game, my entire approach on both sides would be quite different without all that hindrance I was applying!!!
@TonTonTon140 8 ай бұрын
Nice video. Thanks. I'm trying to get ready for full asl
@CategorySolo 8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! I'm also planning to move to full ASL in the long run, but I still haven't got as far as tanks yet, playing through ASLSK. But I'll still but all the ASLSK products, as I'm a completionist and it's an achievable goal!