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 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
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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
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ASL Starter Kit Combat Charts
I became tired of digging out various ASL Starter Kit reference charts depending on which scenario was being played. So I compiled my own SK Combat Charts using information from the SK modules, information freely available on the web, and original charts/tables created by myself. Here are some examples of the included charts ...
You can download the updated PDF...
Cutting ASL Overlays in 2020
Just a quick video to show me using my wife's scrapbook equipment to creatively move the cumbersome job of cutting Advanced Squad Leader overlays into this millennium. Progress!
I believe the piece of equipment is called "Brother ScanNCut"
Check out the cuttin' video below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Opq3gnZB_JA
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Advanced Squad Leader – Hozan Counter Storage
This is a review of Hozan's storage boxes (intended for electronic components) which can be used to store full orders of battle for Advanced Squad Leader.
Bounding Fire Production’s Onslaught to Orsha 2 Unboxing
"Unboxing" of Bounding Fire Production's new Onslaught to Orsha v2 historical module, an updated and reprinted version of the original. You can find more information at their website: http://www.boundingfire.com/buy/oto.html
Check out the unboxing video below. I'm still working on a better microphone setup.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99V2Z92E-nY
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ASL Module 10a – Croix de Guerre Unboxing
The Updated French Order Of Battle For Advanced Squad Leader
AAR 194 Infanterie-Regiment, 71st Infantrie-Division SASL CG
AAR by: Donald Lazov
Mission 1: Clearing the Way. Blagny, France. 14 May 1940
Four days after the start of the Blitzkrieg, the 194th IR of the 71st ID were used to occupy the north bank of the Chiers River in anticipation of a crossing the next day by the 191st IR. Early that morning, while the 191st rested, the 194th...