Been trying to setup VASSAL and actually try to play a game. Finally did it tonight. Huge thanks to TVBoy (no idea if he is out here somewhere), who was super patient with all of my noobness. He crushed me hard, but that’s ok - it was a lot of fun. Hopefully I can play again sometime.

Those of you who haven’t tried it yet, or are apprehensive - give it a try. It’s a little clunky, and not super user friendly, but it does work and is a lot of fun!

Woot! Saw you on there when I logged on. Welcome to Vassal!

-ryanjamal

Thanks for playing me it was my first Vassal game in a long time and me getting reacquainted with the game after not really playing skirmish since before jabbas Realm dropped. I thought it was a really fun game and the dice just went my way, couple of exactsies rolls against your figures and your attacks leaving my guys at 1 health a lot. See you around.

Looking to play a team game or FFA tonight if anyone is interested. Just 2 of us so far for 9pm BST

6 hours ago, Cybran said:

Looking to play a team game or FFA tonight if anyone is interested. Just 2 of us so far for 9pm BST

I totally would have, but that was the middle of my workday here in PST . How did it go?

28 minutes ago, Tvboy said:

I totally would have, but that was the middle of my workday here in PST . How did it go?

Didn't go ahead so we just did a 1v1. Gonna do one tomorrow though at the same time - we have 3 for sure so will remove the blue zone from the Hoth map. If 1 more joins we can use the entire map!

Jealous, been far too intimidated to start my first game. The few games I watched previously, I didn't see any chat text? Do people use another program to chat? Voice is a no go, Cos I'll usually play while my SO is watching trash on TV (I've played a lot of X-Wing Vassal)

2 hours ago, Sk3tch said:

Jealous, been far too intimidated to start my first game. The few games I watched previously, I didn't see any chat text? Do people use another program to chat? Voice is a no go, Cos I'll usually play while my SO is watching trash on TV (I've played a lot of X-Wing Vassal)

There are two ways to chat, before the game has started and then while the game is going on. Before the game started, I had created a room called "vassal_virgin". Then I set my status to "looking for a game". Then I believe TVBoy sent me a private message (Right click on the user name and there is a private message menu option), and said he wanted to play. I responded I would be happy to play, but explained it was my first VASSAL game so I would really need to be taught a bit, and would probably be slow. He said no problem, and then we joined the game.

Once the game starts there is a window which has a text/log of all the moves for each player in the game (Player 1 moves from space G1 -> H1, Player 1 Ends Turn, Player 2 Rolls 1 green 1 red dice, etc etc). Inside this window showing the log of moves there is a textbox at the bottom where you can also enter text and chat with the other player. At least that is how we did it.

To give you a sense of the dumb things I was asking. To start my turn I asked (via this log window) "How do I activate a figure?". Then I followed that up with "So I want C-3PO to use the Inform action, how do I do it?". That gives you a sense of how totally clueless I was. Oh and I deployed a figure outside the deployment zone. So....ya...

I would absolutely give it a try - don't be intimidated. You have experience with X-Wing VASSAL, I had never heard of VASSAL before and I was able to do it ! I would also recommend being upfront. Maybe create a room name that is clear to the other player that you are new. If people don't want to play and help out a newbie, thats perfectly fine, they can choose someone else. My sense from most people on here, is that this community is super friendly and trying to help new players - so I bet your experience would be a positive one. If any experienced players have some advice on how to get started, or a better way to let people know that you are a newbie who wants to try and play the first game - your responses would be greatly appreciated

Again, can't thank TVBoy enough - who (as you can tell from my questions) was incredibly patient and walked me though the basic mechanics of how to play on VASSAL.

I have to play with voice (by using Discord) otherwise it's a pain in the butt to discuss rules questions and disagreements with rules by just typing (just takes too long). Plus it's nice to narrate your actions and card abilities. Love this game!

I believe I had a similar experience to 'totalnoob' but I think it was 'Morpheo' who taught me how to play over Vassal - truly grateful.

My advice - get out of your comfort zone and come join us for some fun games online!

Wow, so I just got completely destroyed by DTDanix on VASSAL! Let’s just say that Alderaan offered up more resistance and lasted longer against the Death Star than I did in this match. he couldn’t have been nicer or more patient, so it was fun. I felt bad that I am just not even in the same galaxy as these real competitive skirmish players, so I’m sure it was a snooze fest for him.

Anyway, I am striving to get better and still enjoy the matches regardless of the outcome. Those of you with cold feet - don’t worry , just jump in and play. As I said, both times I have played has been fun, and most players are just happy to try and grow this fun game.

I would really love to start making some Real experiences outside my friends' neighborhood, i literally play 1/10th of the time i would like to do so, plus here in my town we have no tournaments, so...

The main issue i guess is related to the gmt (I never find people to play online with when i connect), EU and USA doesn't move well along with each others, although i'd wish we could

2 hours ago, totalnoob said:

Wow, so I just got completely destroyed by DTDanix on VASSAL!

This indeed is a rite of passage :-)

-ryanjamal

And if you’re interested in tournaments, i run those on Vassal. Signs-ups for next season will be going up shortly.

Check the front page ya'll!