You can't have a better person than Bret Hildebran to come on the show. We are lucky enough to have him grace the Broadcast Foxhole with his wisdom and insight as the Director of Advanced Squad Leader Oktoberfest Tournament in Ohio. It is the largest tournament in terms of ASL players in attendance. SHOW LINKSASLOK.ORGSHOW TIMES00:31 Interview with Bret Hildebran55:00 Bret draws the contest winner57:31 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)
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356: Hit the Starter Kit Beach
Once upon a time, Kyle sent us a letter about playing Advanced Squad Leader Starter Kit Solitaire (or solo). Kyle plays both sides and he does not have a split personality. Although, in the picture to the right it does look like his defense has been frustrated by his own attack. Join us as Kyle reminds us why we like full ASL, other games, and most importantly why Starter Kit is so good, and why playing against yourself has it's virtues. SHOW LINKSNone TodaySHOW TIMES00:31 Interview with Kyle Beach51:11 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)
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Episode 355: Action Packed Sugar Tanks!
Happy Holidays All! Jump into the Broadcast Foxhole with us and hear a What Have You Been Playing Lately segment that covers Dave and Dave's game of Scenario FB 13: Don't Economize. What better way to enjoy the holidays than having a listen and sipping some warm cider along with that nice big bowl of Sugar Tanks. After that we open our present and find Action Pack 13 in the box. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza and Happy New Year!SHOW TIMES0:02 Sugar Tanks Song3:00 Banter10:00 Letters22:00 What Have You Been Playing Lately?39:00 What's in the Box?46:00 Total Running TimeSHOW LINKSSugar Tanks Video Game (they stole our idea)Women's Sugar Tank Top (they also stole our idea)The 2 Half Squads is brought to you by our sponsors Bounding Fire Productions and our wonderful Patreon and Paypal sponsors.Lyrics to Sugar Tanks (lyrics by D. Donovan, performed by Aaron Kleinschmidt)I Sugar, oh Tanky, TankyIt's breakfast cereal, and you'll soon be wanting some. Tankies, have lot's of sugar, they taste like candy corn, and they look like Panzer II's.You just can't believe the tastiness when when eating them. You just can't believe the crunchiness when when eating them. They are so crunchy oh, it's true. Ah, Tankies, they're honey roasted, they are pure sugar dude and they've got some caffeine too. Yummy Tankies, with extra sugar, they taste like victory. And they might have some nutrients too. When you have a bite, you'll know how good these tanks can be.Dump some in a bowl then pour some cold milk over them. Pour a big bowl for me. Pour a little cold milk on them buddy! Oh, Tanky, Tankies. Give them a whirl. The views and opinions expressed on this show are not necessarily those of The 2 Half Squads. Download this episode (right click and save)
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Episode 354: Guns Galore
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)
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Episode 353: BGD, ASLOK and More
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)
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