The 2 Half-Squads: Advanced Squad Leader Podcast

Getting this one done a bit late, but is it really better late than never? Mike Ryzy joins us in the podcast foxhole as we take a look at the Gun rules and Action Pack #13. The sound is a bit staticky at points so bear with us. Dave talks about the movie Red One and his upcoming Frostgrave game. He just never shuts up and he is a showoff.  SHOWTIMES0:02 OBJECTIVE SCHMIDT Parody Song (lyrics by D. Donovan, Performed by the T2HS Singers)3:34 Greetings and Chat about Earthquake Rules10:20 Gun Rules30:20 Dave Talks of Red One and Frostgrave Christmas Game42:00 New Contest Announced (Entrants due by January 13)31:50 Box Art Review49:00 Total Running Time                                                    SHOW LINKSGI Joe Recoiless ToyFrostgrave Christmas ScenarioMannerheim CrossOBJECTIVE SCHMIDT SONGTo the tune of “I Saw Three Ships”Lyrics by Dennis Donovan, performed by The 2 Half-Squad SingersObjective Schmidt is coming soon, by BFP for ASLObjective Schmidt is coming soon, this news you can't be ignoringIt comes with 2 new HASL maps, of Vossenack and KommerschmidtAnd 18 new scenarios, one of which is a campaign.There won't be a big magazine, just a booklet with some pages.Of HSR's and CG stuff, and the historical background.And what price tag will OS bring, one hundred clams? I'd gladly pay.Which release date are you thinking? BFP we are imploring.And all the souls on earth shall sing, on release day, on release day.I hope it's what Santa will bring on Christmas Day in the morning.Then let us all rejoice again when comes the day, when comes the day?More new stuff from the three wise men, who sleigh us with all their new products. Download this episode (right click and save)

The ASLOK interviews continue with an interview with Alan Findlay of Broken Ground Design. Alan walks us through all of the amazing new products that are available. He gives us a super close up look. Thank you Alan.  Remember to volunteer to playtest the Chaco Wars scenarios for Steve Swann and Alan.  Box Art Review makes it's return featuring the art from Journal #14. We end with a brief look at a game that Bendis and Summers (they're famous) played at ASLOK. SHOWTIMES0:02 MASH Parody Song (lyrics by D. Donovan, Performed by The 2 Half-Squads Singers)3:34 Greetings 12:00 Interview with Alan Findlay 27:00 Contest Drawing29:00 New Contest Announced (Entrants due by December 13)31:50 Box Art Review40:45 Bendis and Summers Play at ASLOK45:05 Total Running Time                                                    M*A*S*H  KOREA SONGLyrics by Dennis Donovan, performed by The 2 Half-Squad SingersThe Forgotten War is here you seeA new venture for MMP It’s Post World War 2, you see The Korean War in the ‘50s [REFRAIN]:In Forgotten War the scene is The UN, ROKs and MarinesVersus the KPA and the ChineseThe Chosin Few designers knowThey put into it heart and SeoulIf they screwed up module 15That they’d be in some deep kimchiThere are new rules pages Updated Chapter H is Included with 16 scenarios The 4 new maps have rough terrainWhich Chapter W explains There’s 7 brand-new counter sheetsThe jet aircraft are pretty neatForgotten War will cost usAbout one hundred dollahsAnd I will take three copies if you pleaseI brave man once asked PerryTo tell us “When will it ship, please?”Is it to be or not to beWhy oh why ask me?Did you see the new box?Papyrus font really ROKsand you can figure the rules out with some ease. Download this episode (right click and save)

Hey, look what's in the mailbag! We got some letters, and we open the show with that. After a look at some cool technological advances in playing aids, Wai Wong and Jonathan Kay from Canada give us a look at ASLOK and their thoughts on all things Advanced Squad Leader. SHOW TIMES0:32 Banter3:40 Letters16:10 Latest ASL Gaming Aids42:00 Interview with Jonathan Kay and Wai Wong49:44 Total Running TimeLINKSVictory Games on Youtube Download this episode (right click and save)

Don't take the wrong way to Cinicnnati.  ASLOK's not there!  ASLOK was near Cleveland, in Aurora,Ohio as a matter of fact. this show features two of our interviews from the tourney. The first is with Ed Beekman of the North Texas Shootout Tournament.  Ed discusses his gaming background and the Northern branch of the ASL gaming groups. And he offers a copy of "A Fistful of Scenarios Pack" as a prize. Offer ends 11/15/2024.  Dave Wiesanhahn joins us and gives us the scoop on the DC Conscripts. SHOW TIMES0:02 Song "Wrong Way to Cincinnati"3:40 Banter16:10 Interview with Ed Beekman25:10 What Have You Been Playing Lately?DC Conscripts Game Day31:00 Interview with Dave Weisenhahn51:51 Total Running TimeLINKSDC CosncriptsASL North Texas ShootoutLYRICS by Dennis DonovanThe Wrong Way, to CincinnatiOff to CincinnatiWent some ALSOK noobs one dayThey were chomping at the bit  and couldn’t wait to play.Bringing ‘long ASL goodiesfood and lots of beerTill a wife she got frustratedAnd said  “Listen to me Dear!”Chorus                                  Go to Cleveland, not CincinnatiThat’s the wrong way to goGo to Cleveland, not CincinnatiRe-read the directions, Joe!Good luck, darling husbandHope you make it there.Don’t take the wrong, wrong way to CincinnatiBecause ASLOK’s not there.Joe he sent a rebuffTo his wifey MaryJoSaying, “Should we not quite make it,I will let you know!” “If I make mistakes in driving,Mary, dear,” said he, “Remember, it’s the map that’s bad,Don’t lay the blame on meChorus                                              Go to Cleveland, not Cincinnati... “We can’t seem to find ASLOK,we must be close, you know?Would you check on Google MapsAnd tell us where to go?” “Head northwest from Cincinnatilook for the hall of fame.If you can get there in a hurryYou might have time to game!” Download this episode (right click and save)

Oh boy, have we got a show for you!  Not only do we bring back our special guest from last show, Mike Ryzy, but we also give you a great opening SONG with lyrics by D. Donovan and beautiful vocals by Megan K.But that's not all! We also present a rip roaring edition of Quiz Show/ Rules that finishes rule C10. Would you believe that we have  the usual and somewhat interesting BANTER?Not only that, but we also provide you with a look at ASL Action Pack #18: Roads to RangoonSHOW TIMES0:02 Song "All About That Rate"3:40 Rules40:10 Banter47:30 What's in the Box?1:02:20 Total Running TimeLINKSThey are in the write-up above. Look for the blue letters.LYRICSBecause you know I'm all about that rate'Bout that rate, no re-zidI'm all about that rate'Bout that rate, no cowersI'm all about that rate'Bout that rate, no malfingI'm all about that rate'Bout that rate... Yeah, Rate of Fire’s, in A9.2And I can make it, make it, it’s not that hard to do            'Cause I got that good luck, that all the guys craveAnd all the right rolls in all the right phasesYou’ll see my machine guns, workin' that R.O.FYou know my luck’s unreal, I just can’t make it stopWhen I get lucky rate runs, I use ‘em upBy shooting up all your kill stacks from the bottom to the topYeah, my mentor he told me "Don't worry about the SAN"He says, "Boys like a little more shooty in a fire fight"You know with ordnance, guns and MGs I get rate with them allSo defeating you in two turns – won’t take very long(Chorus)I'm bringing shooty back                                              So many shots you’ll have a heart attack.So, when we’re playing, I know I’ll squish you flatBut I'm here to tell you...Gonna shoot up all your kill stacks from the bottom to the topYeah, my mentor he told me "Don't worry about the "SAN"He says, "Boys like a little more shooty in a fire fight"You know I will get a one on the colored die when I rollYo, just letting you know my rate runs can last all year long(Chorus x2)Because you know I'm all about that rate'Bout that rate, no trebleYeah yeah... ohh... You know you like this rate... Hey... Download this episode (right click and save)

Mike Ryzy brings the box for this show and he gives us a look inside Special Ops #12. Why Special Ops #12? Because it came in the mail. It has a new map and 4 scenarios (2 for Starter Kit), and a look at Jim Bishops article on the third die for R.O.F. Rule C10 finishes off the show for today. SHOW LINKSSpecial Ops #12SHOW TIMES00:01 "ASL Edelweiss" Song2:00 Much Chit Chat12:00 Contest Winner Announced13:00 What's in the Box?29:00 Rules49:43 Total Running Time"ASL Edelweiss" Lyrics by Rich Spilky Performed by The 2 Half Squads SingersA-S-L, A-S-L, Every die roll enchants meRule book thick, games not quick, Line of Sight is no problemEight on the eight is an N-M-C, Will my morale sustain me?A-S-L, A-S-L, Special ammo forever!A-S-L, A-S-L, Please save me from slow players!Wind and rain, brush and grain, Each board looks lovely to meA two is good and a twelve is bad, Yet target types perplex meA-S-L, A-S-L, Skulking safely forever!The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.Download this episode (right-click and Save)

 Sleeze Freezer! An Advanced Squad Leader parody song replay from episode 180. It relates well to the Heretical rules Sleeze Freeze rule rewrite from last episode. From part one of the Pleva interview.  This show presents part two of said interview. Enjoy!SHOW LINKSNone todaySHOW TIMES00:01 "Sleeze Freezer" Song4:00 Steven Pleva Part Two59:07 Total Running Time"I'm a Sleeze-Freezer" by Jim Bera and Dennis Donovan (not The 2 Half Squads Singers).Victory is only true in fairy tales,Earned by other guys, but not by meLuck was out to get me. That's the way it seemed.When I play Squad Leader I get creamedThen I saw that page About our pet peeverIt's D2.3, and it's quite the findVBMmmmmmm, it's called sleeze-freezing But its not cheating, lighten up guysI thought "maybe I should try a different game."Seems the more I played, the more I lost.What's the use in tryin'? I'll get crushed a-game.When I need a victory, I get slain.Then I read that page, now I'm a sleeze-freezerNot a trace of shame in my mindVBMmmmmmmm, I'm a sleeze-freezer I'm not a cheater, lighten up guysAaaarg. Luck was out to get me.Well that's the way it seemed.Disappointment haunted all my gamesBut then I used that rule, now I'm a sleeze-freezerNot a trace of shame in my mind.Bet your boots, I'm a sleeze-freezer . . . But not a cheater, lighten up guys...The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.Download this episode (right-click and Save)

The marvelous Steven Pleva is our guest today. Steve is one of the better players of the game and has won many tournaments during his storied career. In part one of this interview Steven discusses the Pleva Heretical Rules and several other topics. We are unworthy!SHOW TIMES00:01 Right into the interview.8:00 Pleva Bidding System21:00 ASL Memories of Opponents25:00 What Makes a Great Player pt. 131:00 Heretical Rules45:14 Total Running TimeThe 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.Download this episode (right-click and Save)

ASL After Midnight! Finally an Advanced Squad Leader parody song that is about the victorious side of the game, rather than all of our wargaming foibles and faults. Donovan's game must have improved over the years. We finish off our coverage of the rules in section A with rule 26: Victory Conditions. Now you will be able to go back to all those games you  have on hold and tally up the winner of each one.  That only took us 16 years. Picture of Vincent Maresca's Dice TowerSHOW LINKSNone todaySHOW TIMES00:01 "ASL After Midnight" Song7:00 Rules VC 30:00 Dave's Digression34:00 Rules VC Part 246:28 Total Running TimeASL After MidnightLyrics by Dennis DonovanPerformed by The 2 Half Squad SingersASL after midnight, rolling dice till the dawnAFVs all burning wreckage, they're gone, they're goneI took the building 'bout 1 A.M. Rolling, rolling.Close Combat phase skills showing again, rolling, rolling.My squads lit up in his IR lightIts time to assault move to the right.ASL after midnight, rolling dice till the dawnAFVs all burning wreckage, they're gone, they're goneGot T-34's, 1.8 inch thick steel, rolling, rollingReady to target a German Stug, rolling, rollingThe dice are heavy, the games at stakeCan't roll boxcars and see the MA breakASL after midnight, rolling dice till the dawnAFV's all burning wreckage, they're gone, they're goneThe air's electric, with Armored power, rolling, rollingMy dice are hotter, by the hour, rolling, rollingThe VC Buildings, are mine for the winThe buildings rockin' as my squads advance inASL after midnight, rolling dice till the dawnAFV's all burning wreckage, they're gone, they're gone The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.Download this episode (right-click and Save)

It's those scary rout rules! Yes, we finallytackle them in the rules section. They read fairly easy but require that 2 page example in the rule book.  Must be a bit challenging. SHOW LINKSNone todaySHOW TIMES00:01 "Can't Explain (the Rout Rules)" Song3:00 Bantero16:00 Letters25:00 Rules58:28 Total Running TimeCan't ExplainLyrics by Dennis DonovanPerformed by The 2 Half Squad SingersThese rules here guys A10 point five (can't explain) Smartest guys in the world Yeah, any Rout Rules, yeahGrofaz (can’t explain)Almost grokked them once but they (hurt my brain)Dizzy in the head when reading Rout rulesThey’re really complex, you know that it’s trueThey give me headaches again and again A Gordian Knot, dudeCan’t explainJust what they meanTried to decipher them dudeBut haven't a clueAnd they hurt my brain (can’t explain) Yeah, they're giving me a headache, man (can’t retain) A bit of help would make me real gladFrom the Rosetta Stone? That wouldn’t be badI get little glimpses every now and again About what they mean, butCan't explain A single word I’ve studied those rules Since ‘eighty two And still can’t explain (wracked my brain) Even Oppenheimer, (can’t explain) The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.Download this episode (right-click and Save)

Jump with us into the box and land on a brand new Bounding Fire Production called Bitterest Day. It includes a wonderful map of the Sugar Loaf Hill area on Okinawa, a sheet of counters, scenarios and more. SHOW LINKSNone todaySHOW TIMES00:01 "In a Stack" Song6:00 What's in the Box?44:30 Contest Draw and New Announced50:28 Total Running TimeIn a StackLyrics by Dennis Donovan Performed by The 2 Half Squad SingersI have three elite squads, I'll move them in a stack. With the 10-3 leader, now no turning backI need two more MF's to get across the road. I'll chance the minus two and hope I don't get hosed. I'm moving all my guys I'll move them in a stack. If my mentor saw this, he'd have a heart attack! My opponent shakes his head and chokes on his coffee. No I'm not a newbie but it sure seems like it, eh?I'm sure I'll kick myself and catch a lot of flack. I'll probably cry poor if my guys all get kacked.We might get blown away by ignoring all the facts. It's not easy moving out, when facing a kill stackMy guys will hopefully survive 20 down 2.I need to get into the woods in hex G2.If I look hard enough into the rule book.Maybe I will find an out before my goose gets cooked!Maybe the Dice Gods will cut me a little slack.No cover anymore it's too late to turn back!I see the turns go by the end is getting close.Desperate times they call for desperate measures dude.----The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.Download this episode (right-click and Save)

We hope that you enjoy the reprise of  Dennis Donovan's ASL Journal Number 9 parody song that we open with. We take a look at the Mobelwagon and Ostwind in our Armored Fighting Vehicles segment and then touch on What's in the News. What we are playing lately is scenario FB8: For Want of Crust or Crumb. If you watch on Youtube you can be among the first to see the newly framed art from Hedgerow Hell.  Or just look to the right. SHOW LINKSRichard Bog's Plane FoundD-Day Commemorative CoinD-Day Changed the Sand Clarence Bud Anderson PassesD-Day Map MakersSHOW TIMES00:01  ASL Journal Number 9 Song3:00 Chitty Chitty Chat Chat10:30 What Have You Been Playing Lately?17:00 Armoured Fighting Vehicles30:40 What's in the News44:24 Total Running TimeASL JOURNAL 9Dennis Donovan - lyrics and 'singing' Jim "MixMasterJames" Bera - audioI took my troubles down to Gaming FoolsYou know that game store that grog nard dudeI went in Sunday when he opened up at nine‘Cuz he plays A.S.L. and, he plays it all the time.At ASL I am a flop with itI haven’t won a game since 2006He did a face palm and he sighed a mighty sighSaid what you need my boy is, ASL Journal 9He grabbed one and rang me up and gave me a winkHe said it will improve my game in under a weekIt’s got a cool CG that’s called Suicide CreekScenarios, and articles, still in the shrinkI stayed up reading until dawn that nightI started playing every weekday nightAnd when I beat my friend for the thirty-second time, I hugged my copy of, ASL Journal 9 It’s play-tested well, they’ve worked out all of the kinksThe 2 Half Squads they did a box art RE-view I thinkYou'll soon be a 10-3 just like ol’ Colonel KlinkPaid one-oh-five, it’s so worth it! That's what I think!I go to every tournament in sightI became GROFAZ almost over nightAnd when I cornered Chas at ASLOK twenty nine He signed my copy of A-SL Journal 9The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.Download this episode (right-click and Save)

It is part two of our interview with Bill Cirillo and Sean Deller. The conversation about Twilight of the Reich. and a little Festung Budapest continues. Stick around after the interview to hear about the new contest we are currently running. But first enjoy, one more time, Denns Donovan's classic song about the anticipated reissue of YANKS! from episode 166.SHOW LINKSTwilight of the Reich at MMPSHOW TIMES00:01 Yanks! (Song)4:00 Interview49:20 Contest54:42 Total Running TimeThe 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.Download this episode (right-click and Save)

We are honored to have Bill Cirillo and Sean Deller join us in discussing all things Twilight of the Reich. As well as a little Festung Budapest in this two part interview. The sun is setting so you better get listening!SHOW LINKSTwilight of the Reich at MMPSHOW TIMES00:01 Right into the Interview4:45 Creation of Twilight of the ReichLOS Examples41:05 Possible New Project50:01 Total Running TimeThe 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.******Download this episode (right-click and Save)

The dashing Dennis Donovan appears once again in the Broadcast Foxhole with us and we have a roarin' berserk time. We revisit Dennis's Russian Berserkers song that originally appeared in Episode 154.  In the Box is Winter Offensive Pack #15 and our rules segment finishes the basic nationalities in such as the Axis Minors, Ethiopians, and Swedes.SHOW LINKSBitterest Day at Bounding FireSHOW TIMES00:01 Russian Berserkers Song 1:45 Chitty Chitty Chat Chat13:05 What's in the Box?36:00 Upcoming Products39:00 Rules1:06:55 Total Running TimeRussian Berserkerssung to "There's a Hole in the Bucket"lyrics by Dennis Donovanperformance by The 2 Half-Squads SingersThere’s some Russian berserkers! Oh Scheisse! Oh Scheisse!There’s some Russian berserkers! Herr Colonel! Berserk!Well shoot them, dear Volksturm! Dear Volksturm! Dear Volksturm!Well shoot them, dear Volksturm! Dear Volksturm shoot them!With what shall we shoot them? Oh Scheisse! Oh Scheisse!With what shall we shoot them? Herr Colonel! With what?Mit der Flakvierling, dear Volksturm! Dear Volksturm! Dear Volksturm!Mit der Flakvierling, dear Volksturm! Dear Volksturm Flakvierling!Der Flakvierling’s kaputt, Oh Scheisse! Oh Scheisse!Der Flakvierling’s kaputt, Herr Colonel! Kaputt!Well fix it dear Volksturm, dear Volksturm! Dear Volksturm!Well fix it dear Volksturm! Dear Volksturm fix it!With what shall we fix it? Oh Scheisse! Oh Scheisse!With what shall we fix it? Herr Colonel! With what?With a crew, dear Volksturm, dear Volksturm! Dear Volksturm!With a crew, dear Volksturm! Dear Volksturm, a crew!The crew it is broken, Scheisse! Oh Scheisse!The crew it is broken! Herr Colonel, broken!Well rally them, dear Volksturm! Dear Volksturm! Dear Volksturm!Well rally them, dear Volksturm! Dear Volksturm, rally them!With what shall we rally them? Oh Scheisse! Oh Scheisse!With what shall we rally them? Herr Colonel! With what?With a Feldwebel, dear Volksturm, dear Volksturm! Dear Volksturm!With a Feldwebel, dear Volksturm! Dear Volksturm, Feldwebel!Der Feldwebel is busy, Oh Scheisse! Oh Scheisse!Der Feldwebel is busy, Herr Colonel, busy!Doing what, dear Volksturm, dear Volksturm?!?! Dear Volksturm!Doing what, dear Volksturm? Dear Volksturm, doing what?!?!On the radio, Oh Scheisse! Oh Scheisse! Oh Scheisse!On the radio with HQ, Herr Colonel, HQ!And what is he saying, dear Volksturm, dear Volksturm?And what is he saying, dear Volksturm, saying?There’s some Russian berserkers! Oh Scheisse! Oh Scheisse!There’s some Russian berserkers! O! HQ, Berserk!The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.Download this episode (right-click and Save)

 We sure enjoyed Dennis Donovan's rendition of his humorous song that opened the show. We are dancing to the Hakkaa Paalle Hokey Pokey, as we speak. The lyrics are below.  Mike Ryzy joins us in the Broadcast Foxhole while we read some letters, announce a new contest and discuss the various qualities of two nationalities in the Advanced Squad Leader system; The Italians and the Finnish. Dave and Mike have started a game from the Grumble Jones Pack Scenario MM75: Woodland Pursuit and Mike and Jeff have played some starter kit.SHOWTIMES0:01 Song 2:17 Chit Chat9:15 Festung Budapest Pictures (Dave's Europe Trip)16:00 Remembering Dean Essig20:00 Letters29:55 What Have You Been Playing Lately34:00 Contest Winner and new Contest Announced38:00 Rules 58:10 Total Running TimeSHOW LINKS Fundraiser for Dean Essig's Grandchildren Hex J32Bitterest DayRally Phase Records Presents!Hakkaa Päälle (To the air of "The Hokey Pokey")Concept and Lyrics: Dennis Donovan You heard the gossipin’You checked the rumors outYou started wonderin’What the heck it’s all aboutThis thing called Hakkaa PäälleHow on earth is that pronounced?Finns are, what it’s all about----Beyond Valor had some FinnsWhen BV first came outIn “Fighting Withdrawal”Hex G37They chased the Ruskis outAre they over-powered?We will never quite find out'Till Hakkaa Päälle’s out---Hakkaa Päälle’s job’sTo flesh the Finnish outAnd, the 3 Winter WarsAnd what Sissis are all aboutHASL Hakkaa PäälleIs the fourteenth moduleA.S.L.’s what it’s all about - Hey!Hex G38 ---Said, “Finns or I-tal-ee-ans?”When I pulled the counters outIt’s a gray areaSo I checked the forums outIt seems in Hakkaa PäälleA new color can’t be foundDo you toss the old blue Finns out?---Cogwheel Rail StationWhen AFVs Russian (rush in)Throw kloriharstis outPulkas are for sleddin’Not dancin’ - I found outThese toys in Hakkaa Päälle likeFan sleds to get aroundAre what it is all about--- You turned your playtests inYou filled the forms all outThat was decades agoGetting printed is in doubtYou want the Hakkaa PäälleMMP, please put it outAnd end the HASL drought---You put your order inYou take your wallet outYou put your card number inAnd ya print the receipt outYou’ve pre-ordered Hakkaa PäälleAnd in a day or there about“Levels reached!” MMP did tout--- At Winter OffensiveSome great news did get outChas did some Facebookin’And got the updates outHe did some Hocus-PocusAnd he got the module outIt’s Finnished, and finally out!The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by our Patreons and Bounding Fire Productions. The thoughts and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts.Download this episode (right-click and Save)

Break out your Box art of Twilight of the Reich and Festung Budapest and put on your art appreciation eyeglasses for the return of Box Art Review. In the Box is the Grumble Jones Pack Vol 1 from the Kansas City March Madness folks. Scenario FB2: The Devils Free to Have a Try is analyzed in this show. The 2 Half Squads is brought to you by our sponsors Bounding Fire Productions and our wonderful contributors on Patreon and Paypal.SHOWTIMES0:01 I Ran Parody Song4:00 Banter 19:00 Box Art Review 23:15 Contest Winner and New Contest Announced38:00 What's in the Box?49:09 What Have You Been Playing Lately?1:00:47  Total Running Time SHOW LINKS Bitterest DayGrumble Jones Pack at Encircled ProductionsI RANLyrics: Dennis DonovanVocals: The 2 Half Squad SingersAssaulting down the avenueI never thought I’d see a stack like you Thirty-six down twoWith 8-3-8s and HMGsThat kind of at-tack broke me right intoA 6 + 1 it’s, true.And I ran, I routed far awayI just ran, I ran towards hex row ALow crawl?  No way!A DM appears above my headA badge of shame for the next turn or twoThe troops hate me it’s trueThe coward’s running faster still           Until some woods or buildings come in view                             ‘Til cover comes in viewAnd I ran, I ran far from the fray;I just ran, ‘cuz no quarter’s in playIn cover I will stayReached out a hand to roll the diceI can’t believe I need to roll a twoTo rally?  Need a two!Got shot at and rout-ed againI’m running like that Forrest Gump it’s true                   Soon I’ll be off board two                                And I ran, don’t want to pass awayI just ran, stay and fight? No way?We will lose any wayAnd I ran, to live another dayI just ran, what can a coward say?Download this episode (right-click and Save)

Join us twits as we look in the box to find Avalon Hill's Partisans!, and Twilight of the Reich from MMP. Letters and a new parody song from Donovan and Rider!SHOW TIMES0:01 Song Partisans, Partisans!3:00 Chit Chat About Stuff14:50 Letters28:00 LFT #16 Board Controversy33:40 What's in the Box?55:18 Total Running TimeSHOW LINKSASL EU ROMA '24 Tournament Partisans, Partisan a parody song to Naked Eyes’ “Promises, Promises”Concept: Russ Rider Lyrics: D. Donovan, R. Rider 8/2021When it first came outIn the late ‘80sNever had a doubt That it’d be coolI remember buyingModule 4, dude.To complete my ASL kitAt first I didn’t care for itThen played the Partisans!, Partisans!Knowing they’re stealthyPartisans!, Partisans!E.L.R. of 5 is neatThey don’t surrenderDuring the route phaseAnd don’t disruptNo multi-hex fire groupsElite they are neverNor inexperiencedBroken morale is a six Irregulars are in the mixI played the Partisans! Partisans!You know I’ll always keep [the]Partisans!, Partisans! On the to-play’ listThey’re in the BV counter setAre Partisans all Russian? Nyet There’s lots of other instances Of other National Resistances [by]You can play the Partisans, Partisans!I thought I’d never play Irregular troopsPartisans!, Partisans!Thought I’d never keepModule 4, Partisans!But now I believe! The 2 Half Squads is brought to you by our sponsors Bounding Fire Productions and our wonderful contributors on Patreon and Paypal. Download this episode (right click and save)

Buon giorno! More Advanced Squad Leader Maestros appear right here. We finally secure an interview with Sebastiano Caltabiano and Ulric Schwela of Advancing Fire fame. The in and outs of scenario design, historical research, game production, and much more are discussed! Prego.SHOW TIMES0:30 Right into the Interview57:50 Total Running TimeSHOW LINKSASL EU ROMA '24 Tournament International Wargame Competition on YoutubeThe 2 Half Squads is brought to you by our sponsors Bounding Fire Productions and our wonderful contributors on Patreon and Paypal. Download this episode (right click and save)

Welcome to part two of our time with Doug Rimmer looking at how you can create your own counters and maps in VASL! Make your own 9-1-9 Engineer! Just like last show, you might want to watch on YouTube, but if you are a good listener the podcast may work fine. After that we have an after action report on Scenario FB1: Uncles and Pups from Multi-Man Productions game Festung Budapest.SHOW TIMES0:02 Banter and Contest Draw8:40 After Action Report17:45 Doug Rimmer and VASL Tips48:09 Total Running TimeSHOW LINKSVASL TemplatesVASL Table TemplatesScenario Set-up FilesMap MakingNational Geographic Krampus on YouTubeThe 2 Half Squads is brought to you by our sponsors Bounding Fire Productions and our wonderful contributors on Patreon and Paypal. Download this episode (right click and save)