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Reconnaissance in Force (A)

a Scenario Playtest by Squad Leader Academy for

Squad Leader (1977), The Avalon Hill Game Company

The Play-Test was completed on March 27, 2012

The scenario Reconnaissance in Force (A) {RIF (A)} was modified based on the play-test results and player opinions expressed in the Evaluation. The scenario has taken a significant step in it's development and continues in beta awaiting more play in its modified form.

See the Files for the Modified Scenario Card

See the Analysis and Modifications for the basis of the modifications.

See the Play-Tester Evaluations for their opinions on play and design.

See the Forum For AARs.

Participants will playtest one version of Reconnaissance in Force (A) (RIF) to help improve balance. Participants will play one game, with side and opponent selected randomly. SQLA tournament rules are in affect and Bill Thomson will adjudicate rule disagreements. A game is scheduled for six weeks of PbEM. Results will be published shortly after completion. Above all, have fun and roll low.

Player Experience

• • Players are expected to have completed Scenario 2 of the Squad Leader game.

  • Tactical sense is helpful but not required.

  • Rolling low may be substituted for either tactical sense or player experience.

Pace

• • Scheduled Pace is one game turn per week.

  • PBEM Players should complete six logs per week, three per player.

  • Six games turns should be completed in six weeks.

Resources

• • See the Files section for

    • SQLA Tournament Rules

    • Q&A compiled from The General and MMP

    • Scenario Cards

Medium

• • Games may be played face-to-face or on VSQL. VSQL games may be played on the Vassal server or Played by Email.

  • VSQL Resouces

  • VASSAL minimum version is 3.1.16

  • VSQL minimum version is 4.1.93

    • Boards minimum version is 5.0

Playtest Roadmap

• • Registration of Playtesters, January 8 to 16, 2012

• Opponent matching and introduction, January 17 to 21, 2012

  • Playtesting, January 22 to March 3, 2012

    • Playtesters complete game

    • Playtesters post evaluations & AARs

  • Compilation of comments and results, March 4 to 10, 2012

  • Discussion of results, March 11 to 17, 2011

  • Finalization and publication of balanced scenario.