ASL rules, tips, and tactics
I was recently asked, during an interview with the Illuminating Rounds podcast Illuminating Rounds 63, what I didn’t like about ASL. I listed a few things but later ended up kicking myself, as I’d forgotten to mention my main pet hate – dice that have alternative symbols printed in place of the ‘1’ pip. To…
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How do I get better at ASL? I see this question asked many times. I have answered it many times but never to the depth which I am doing here. It is my belief that anyone can get better at ASL, particularly in rules knowledge and understanding of the game’s mechanics. While understanding the rules…
This is a simple flowchart answering the question “Can my Gun Intensive Fire?” To correctly read it, start at the top. Begin by asking the question “Is the Gun Marked?” How the Gun is marked determines the path through the graphic. Answer the Yes/No question in each box and follow the arrow appropriate to answer….
Hello again. This article covers Infantry Overrun (OVR). It is a small section of the rules with very little Q&A over the years. It is an important aspect of Infantry movement that can make all the difference. The designers added this rule early in ASL playtesting. This stops players from putting lone Single Man Counters…
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This article has been deprecated by a revision to the Q&A which formed the basis of this article. I have struck through the portion of the article which is no longer correct. I am also including the Q&A submitted by Robert Hammond to clarify the current state of the game. July 2023 Revised Q&A “I…
Last weekend I attended the Heroes ASL tournament. It was a great event hosted by Pete Phillipps at the Headlands Hotel in Blackpool. The hotel and staff were excellent, and the food was amazing, all at an affordable price. It is also worth noting the Bounding Fire ASL tournament is at the same venue. I…
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This is the second installment in my Infantry versus AFVs series. In the series’ first article, I promised to expand on concepts contained there. With this article, I keep that promise. This article examines the various ways to destroy AFVs with fire. As we will see, flame is a very effective way to eliminate enemy…
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