updated 080816

Latest News

• VSQL 4.1 running on VASSAL 3.1 is now the standard for remote play of SQL Series. The memory leak issue chronic to VSQL 3.x (using inherient VASSAL 1.99) is now resolved. The mersene twister algorithm (previously identified by the yellow background) in inherent in Vassal 3.x. .
• Game files and scenario files for earlier versions may need to be regenerated as previous counters placed with not have the VSQL 4.1 configuration.
• Although I found VSQL 3.x would not run on my Intel Macintosh laptop (an immediate out of memory error occurs), I have found no issue with the VSQL 4.1 /VASSAL 3.1 combination.
• On a Wintel platform, a recommended minimum RAM is 256 MB. If your platform is sluggish, turn off the Verbose LOS in the File/Preference settings to ease the RAM load.
• VSQL 4.1 possesses all the counters to play any SQL and COI scenario. A COD/GIA extension is being finalized by Bill Sosnicki to support COD/GIA play.
• A separate PLC extension is now obsolete as VSQL 4.1 allows players to rename any leader.

Description

• VSQL, Virtual Squad Leader, is the SQUAD LEADER module for the VASSAL game engine and is the standard interface for all Squad Leader Series remote play. VSQL enables both real time internet play and stepped review turns for PBEM play. Programmed in Sun Java, all files are computer platform independent.

VSQL screen image for SQUAD LEADER

VSQL screen image for CROSS OF IRON

Game File Capability:

• Save games and start files from VSQL 3.1 are likely not compatible with VSQL4 as the counter traits have been changed. To create a VSQL4 version, delete and replace all combat units. I believed these can be refreshed for compatibility, contact me for trial.

Player Guides:

• For VASSAL veterans, use of VASSAL is now self evident. The inherent documentation is written by the same folks who wrote the VASSAL code. It is of only relative value to new players without extensive computer use background, which results in frustration. Scott Bramley, one of the new VSQL players has drafted a VSQL NOVICE VSQL USERS GUIDE that will undergo frequent enhancements as weaknesses are identified by other new players.

Current Issues:

1. TBD.

Other Key VSQL Assets

1. Board Archive, shared with VASL These boards are version 4.2+ which are needed for the LOS capability to function properly. Earlier boards which were used in the VASL 3.02 application will display but lack LOS capability which is an inherent feature in VSQL. Unzip the folder only- DO NOT UNZIP the individual board files as VSQL uses them in the zipped format. File size=15.7MB. Note VASL refers to Virtual Advanced Squad Leader.
2. Scenario setup files archive (as of 11/25/06; File size=0.5 MB). These standardized files display all units, victory hex locations, startup areas, NORTH indicator will the full scenario card posted in the INFO control window tab. Contributions for additional scenarios are welcome if all the content is included. Individual Send setup files are posted on Squad Leader Academy. Independent setup files also can be found on Advancephase.com (This site may be inactive). . Jay Yanek also has a similar database. Multiple databases server to provide redundant remote backup and independent of a server availability.
3. Frequently Asked Questions; last updated 030826, version 2.5.1.
4. VSQL credits.
5. VSQL Developmental history. This was a length effort involving many individuals. The end product is the benchmark for all VASSAL modules and will influence future version of VASL as well.

Necessary Components:

VASSAL 3.1.0-beta3.

For Windows http://downloads.sourceforge.net/vassalengine/VASSAL-3.1.0-beta3-windows.exe. Also posted HERE; 14 MB
For Mac OSX http://downloads.sourceforge.net/vassalengine/VASSAL-3.1.0-beta3-macosx.dmg Also posted HERE; 16.8 MB
For LInux (and other platforms) http://downloads.sourceforge.net/vassalengine/VASSAL-3.1.0-beta3-generic.zip
Source Code http://downloads.sourceforge.net/vassalengine/VASSAL-3.1.0-beta3-src.zip

VSQL 4.1

The lastest module and extentions are found on the Squad Leader Module Page. Also vsql41-b5d.vmod is found HERE. 6.1 MB

http://vassalengine.org/community/index.php?option=com_vassal_modules&task=display&module_id=21&page=Files

VSQL SQLA Archive (all of the below files exist in the SQLA archive but they have been removed from the website to optimze working server space). Contact me is any of these items are needed.

• VSQL 2.5.1
• VSQL 2.5.2
• VSQL 2.5.3
• VSQL 2.5.4
• VSQL 2.5.5; Oops, do not use, movement logging was accidentally disabled., use 2.5.6.
• VSQL 2.5.6;
• VSQL 2.5.7 ; Oops, do not use, many counters from earlier version do not appear; games started with 257 must use this version.
• VSQL 2.5.8
• VSQL 3.01 Standalone; includes the VASSAL 1.9.9 dedicated engine. (File size: 8.05 Mb)
• VSQL 3.1; Download the VSQL 3.01 standalone. then download this file, rename as vsql.mod and replace the file of the same name in the standalone package.
• VSQL 3.2; reorganization of Info markers
• VSQL 3.3 and extensions. Final version of VSQL3.
• VSQ 4b16; Playtest version of VSQL4 for remote play. Various extensions are created and maintained by Bill Sosnicki.

VASSAL ENGINE SITE

Contact me if any VSQL training or information is needed; Bill Thomson; 817-501-2978