ASL Journal # 4
Published by: Multi-Man Publishing. January 2002
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Introduction:
The ASL Journal is a magazine published in 2002 by Multi-Man Publishing targeted specifically to ASL players. It contains strategy articles, explanations, after action reports, and, last but not least, a number of ASL scenarios.
Articles and Resources:
| Title | Author | Description | Page/url |
|---|---|---|---|
| History of the Game: Carriers | Ian Daglish | Reference Material | 4-8 |
| The Fine Art of Bushwhackin' | David Olie | Rules and Strategy | 9-12, 14, 46 |
| Inventorying Your Overlays | Reference Material | 13 | |
| FKaC Scenario Errata | Reference Material | 14 | |
| Hall of Fame: 2002 Scenario Hall of Fame | Robert Wolkey | Review | 15-16 |
| Spotlight on the Forgotten Vehicles: The Indian Pattern Carrier | Charles Markuss and Shaun Carter | Reference Material | 17-18 |
| Abandoned at the Edge of the World | Laurent Closier | Reference Material | 31-33, 18 |
| Scenario Analysis: J24: Smashing the 3rd | Matt Shostak | Analysis | 34-37, 13 |
| The Percentage of Firepower | Mark C. Nixon | Analysis | 37 |
| A View From The Bullpen | Review | 38, 40 | |
| Debriefing | Reference Material | 39 | |
| Tips for Learning ASL | John Slotwinski | Rules and Strategy | 40 |
| Tigers on the Sturm (a sneak peek at an OPERATION VERITABLE goodie) | Review | 44 | |
| Hit 'Em High, Or Hit 'Em Low: Some Things About Light Mortars You Might Like To Know | Simon Spinetti | Rules and Strategy | 45-46 |
| 'Bolts From Above | Bert Baldwin | Humour | 47 |
Reviews:
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Scenarios:
| Scenario | Played | Total | Rating | Location | Theatre | Attacker | Defender | Length | Balance | Popularity* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J66: Sound Retreat | 0 | 38 | 6.00 | Ninove, Belgium | ETO | German | British | 5.4 hrs | 61% German | 4% |
| J67: The Lawless Roads | 0 | 137 | 6.93 | le Beau Marais, France | ETO | British | German | 3.7 hrs | Balanced | 15% |
| J68: Unlucky Thirteenth | 0 | 119 | 7.00 | Avalette, near Bethune, France | ETO | German | British / French | 4.1 hrs | Balanced | 13% |
| J69: The Army at the Edge of the World | 0 | 89 | 6.50 | Na Cham Border Post, French Indochina | CBI | Japanese | French | 5 hrs | Balanced | 10% |
| J70: Just an Illusion | 0 | 54 | 7.67 | Phum Preav, French Indochina | CBI | Thai (Chinese) | French | 7.9 hrs | Balanced | 6% |
| J71: Tomforce | 0 | 5 | 5.00 | Bukit Timah Village, Singapore Island | PTO | British | Japanese | 3.1 hrs | Balanced | 1% |
| J72: Cahier Carriers | 0 | 17 | 6.61 | Cahier, near Gavrus | WTO | British | German | 6.5 hrs | Balanced | 2% |
| J73: Tired and Unsupported | 0 | 34 | 5.00 | Montreuil Sur Lozon, France | WTO | American | German | 2.6 hrs | 82% American | 4% |
| J74: Priests on the Line | 0 | 118 | 7.35 | La Pompe, France | WTO | German | American | 8.5 hrs | Balanced | 13% |
| J75: My Lonely Valentine | 0 | 42 | 6.20 | Kustrin-Neustadt, Germany | ETO | Russian | German | 2.6 hrs | 64% German | 5% |
| J76: Ultimate Treachery | 0 | 132 | 6.68 | Briere De I'Isle Barracks, Hanoi Citadel, French Indochina | CBI | Japanese | French | 3.2 hrs | Balanced | 15% |
| J77: Moses' Blazes | 0 | 38 | 3.75 | Rethem, Germany | WTO | British | German | 2.1 hrs | 63% British | 4% |
| Mission JM2: Bloody Omaha | 0 | 0 | Omaha Beach, Normandy, France | WTO | American | German | Unknown | 0% |
* Popularity is the sum of Roar and Archive reported playings based as a percentage of the parent publication's total games.
(Dark) grey rows indicate Night scenarios.
Median length of scenarios: 3.9hrs
Average rating of scenarios: 6.22
Total playing time: 54.7hrs