Neal Ulen
Neal is a retired engineer/researcher who first played Squad Leader back in the late '70s. While getting re-acquainted with ASL after retiring, he took it as an opportunity to create VASL, Boot Camp, and AAR tutorials to help new and returning players. He lurks in the PWN.
VASL101 – Lesson 08 – The LOS Tool
Advanced Squad Leader VASL Lesson.
Lesson 08: I go over how to use the LOS tool, how to set colors to indicate clear, hindered, or blocked LOS, how to turn on verbose mode to display additional LOS information, and the difference between normal LOS checks and Silent LOS checks.
1) Java - http://java.com
2) The Vassal Engine - http://vassalengine.org
3) The VASL module...
VASL101 – Lesson 07 – Navigating the Menu
Advanced Squad Leader VASL Lesson.
Lesson 07: Navigating the menu. Sorry this lesson ran a little long, but I wanted to show new (and old) users how to navigate around the VASL board. How to use the map insert (especially for large map layouts, the button/counter bar and how to customize it (if you choose), the difference between draggable overlay...
VASL101 – Lesson 06 – Transforming Terrain
Advanced Squad Leader VASL Lesson.
Lesson 06: Transforming terrain. Let's make our playing area look more like the scenario it represents. In this VASL 101 lesson I show you how to transform terrain on your boards into PTO terrain specifically for The Eastern Gate example scenario. Then I spend some time demonstrating some of the other transformation capabilities that VASL...
VASL101 – Lesson 05a – Advanced Overlays Extension
Advanced Squad Leader VASL Lesson.
Lesson 05a: Advanced overlays. This lesson is essentially a repeat of placing the overlays on The Eastern Gate scenario, but by using the more visually intuitive VASL overlay extension instead. I show you how to download, configure, and use the overlay extension.
1) Java - http://java.com
2) The Vassal Engine - http://vassalengine.org
3) The VASL module - http://vasl.info
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ8kBxhnkaM
VASL101 – Lesson 05 – Placing Overlays
Advanced Squad Leader VASL Lesson.
Lesson 05: Placing overlays. This lesson show you how to place overlays using the old version of the tool.
1) Java - http://java.com
2) The Vassal Engine - http://vassalengine.org
3) The VASL module - http://vasl.info
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkKeWoPgzIw
VASL101 – Lesson 04 – Cropping Your Boards
Advanced Squad Leader VASL Lesson.
Lesson 04: Cropping your boards. This lesson continues with cropping the boards for the scenario The Eastern Gate to match the scenario card.
1) Java - http://java.com
2) The Vassal Engine - http://vassalengine.org
3) The VASL module - http://vasl.info
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQGfc0Ppia8
VASL101 – Lesson 03 – Starting Your First Scenario
Advanced Squad Leader VASL Lesson.
Lesson 03: Starting your first scenario. I've chosen a specific scenario and will step you through several lessons on how to go from scenario sheet to a complete VASL setup for that scenario.
1) Java - http://java.com
2) The Vassal Engine - http://vassalengine.org
3) The VASL module - http://vasl.info
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bX8qEb51XM4
VASL101 – Lesson 02 – Basic Board Setup
Advanced Squad Leader VASL Lesson
Lesson 02: How to download, set up, and load your first basic board configuration...the first part of playing a scenario.
VASL is an Advanced Squad Leader module for the popular VASSAL board game engine.
1) Java - http://java.com
2) The Vassal Engine - http://vassalengine.org
3) The VASL module - http://vasl.info
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFeIFDMaZ5M
VASL101 – Lesson 01 – Installation
Advanced Squad Leader VASL Lesson
Lesson 01: How to download and install everything needed to use VASL (Virtual Advanced Squad Leader).
One thing I forgot to mention in my video is how to check if you already have Java installed:
1) Hit the Windows key on your keyboard.
2) Type "cmd" and hit Enter to bring up the Command Prompt window.
3) Type "java...
VASL101 – Lesson 00 – Course Outline
Advanced Squad Leader VASL Lesson
Lesson 00: An outline of the VASL 101 Basics lessons. Please view to get an overview of all the lessons. VASL is an Advanced Squad Leader module for the popular VASSAL board game engine.
1) Java - http://java.com
2) The Vassal Engine - http://vassalengine.org
3) The VASL module - http://vasl.info
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gGyG8Toruk