[ASLML] RE: Beginner blues.

[Chas Argent]

Jeez, I just wish I had a newbie to play...to teach how to tie his shoes,
blow his nose...to always BU when the SAN is 5...stuff like that...ahh,
fatherhood...

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Pete Shelling [mailto:wrongway at nowonline.net]
> Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2003 10:39 AM
> To: sidirezegh at CHARTER.NET; Aslml at asl-forums.net
> Subject: Beginner blues.
> 
> Umm... maybe a newbie oughtta learn about fire groups and close combat
> first. Also, since GC has a predetermined set up (partially), said newb
> won't be at such a loss for things like LOS. The plethora and variety of
> leaders in GC also provides a better learning opportunity for that most
> important part of the game.
> 
> I think we agree that either of these would be fine. After all, finding
> time
> to play is actually the most difficult part, no?
> Heck, if you have all day, why not both?
> 
> Pete 'just play' Shelling
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Aslml-bounces at asl-forums.net [mailto:Aslml-bounces at asl-forums.net]On
> Behalf Of Chas Argent
> Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2003 11:32 AM
> To: Aslml at asl-forums.net
> Subject: [ASLML] RE: Complete Beginner
> 
> Hiya-
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Michael S CPT D/2-58, USAITB
> > Subject: RE: [Aslml] Complete Beginner
> 
> > Actually, I recommend Gavin Take because it teaches what ASL is supposed
> > to be: a game of fire and maneuver, not just of fire.  In Guards
> > Counterattack, the incorrect lesson is too often reinforced as units sit
> > back and prep/Dfire.
> 
> This is right on the money. Also, there is a tremendous amount if
> intricacy
> to *Urban Combat* in ASL which is impossible grasp immediately. GC is a
> terrible choice for a newbie. So all you groggies who think you're helping
> by playing it with a newb-pick another scenario!!
> 
> Chas "Stuck outside of Medford with the Stalingrad blues again" Argent
>