updated 130120


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  • IMPORTANT UPDATE: The VSQL module is NOT compatable beyond Vassalengine version 3.1.20. DO NOT LOAD VASSAL VERSION 3.2.x otherwise your VSQL module WILL NOT WORK!
  • The old VSQL3.x series which ran with the inherent VASSAL 1.99 is now retired.
  • The PBEM Standard for SQLA play is the VASSAL engine (currently v3.1.20 for Windows / MacOSx / Linux / SRC / Other ) with the VSQL module version 4.1.97c loaded. Both of these can be found on the vassalengine.org website under the module section for the Module: Squad Leader. and the vassalengine 3.1.20 can be found in the previously released version section inder the main menu heading "Downloads" on the Vassalengine.org website.
  • Boards in use were previously Version 4 from Toumoland. Version 5 Boards are now the VSQL standard. Both sets of boards should yeild identical LOS with possible exception of SK boards. Version 5 is recommened but not manadated for new players. Opposing players may use different boards as a matter of player preference.
  • VSQL module version 4.1.97c recent updates:
  • For those seeking play above COI, use of Bill Sosnicki extensions are required. See the 'How to use Extension" file in the SQUAD LEADER 'FILES' page on the Vassal Site. Feel free to contact me for assistance as use of extensions may be tricky for first time users. Extension modules which are currently available and their latest version:
  • VSQL4-Coi-SS v1.5 German SS counters in all Black. Includes all Ordnance, Vehicles, and SW's.
  • VSQL4-DYO v1.1 Design Your Own (DYO) now includes Commissars, Heat of Battle rules from ASL which are redesigned to conform to SL-GIA rules.
  • VSQL4-Italians v2.0 (Player scenario designs) "Hollow Legions" Gamette A guide for COI-COD & GIA play of scenarios based within the North African/Mediterrainian Theatre Operations (DTO). Includes the Italian OB.
  • VSQL4-Japanese v3.1 (Player scenario designs) "Blood & Sand" Gamette (v100920) A guide for COI-COD & GIA play of scenarios based within the Pacific Theatre Operations (PTO). Includes the OB for Japanese, USMC, and Chinese (Nationalists & Communists).
  • The extension PLC.mdx extension is now obsolete as PLCs can be created by namimg any Leader directly within VSQL 4.
  • Description:

    Game File Capability:

    Player Guides:

    Current Issues:

    1. TBD.

    Other Key VSQL Assets

    1. Current boards in use for standardized VSQL 4.x play are Version 5. Beware, this file is 16 MB. Unzip the folder only- DO NOT UNZIP the individual board files as VSQL uses them in the zipped format. Note VASL refers to Virtual Advanced Squad Leader; this is a shared archive. The VASL board archive, which VSQL also uses is managed by Tom Repetti on his Tuomoland site. The site is http://home.comcast.net/~tomrepetti. Detailed explanation about version 5 boards is found here in a PDF file by Tom Repetti. Current SK style boards by the VASL Map Bazaar are found here, but please note that these SK boards have a completely different LOS function and will not report the same as the v5 non-SK board, so please make sure you and your opponent agree as to which style your using for your game.
    2. Archived Version 4 boards are found here; these were used in VSQL 3.x. . 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; this is a shared archive.
    3. VSQL 4.x Scenario setup file archive is under construction and population. Due to differences in configuration, the VSQL3 start files are of limited use the the current counter configuration is not in place. At worse, delete all the counters and pull new ones.
    4. Scenario Start Files for VSQL 4.x These standardized files display all units, victory hex locations, startup areas, NORTH indicator with the full scenario card is posted in the INFO control window tab. Contributions for additional scenarios are welcome if all the content is included. Individual setup files are posted on Squad Leader Academy. Independent Scenario Start Files (or more commonly referred toas SSFs) can also can be found in the scenario section on this site..
    5. Scenario Start Files for VSQL 3.x 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 is now inactive).
    6. VSQL Group Email and archive is managed by Bill Sosnicki; http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/VSQL-Group/
    7. Frequently Asked Questions; last updated 030826, version 2.5.1.
    8. VSQL credits.
    9. 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.

    VSQL SQLA Archive (all of the below files exist in the SQLA archive but they have been removed from the website to optimize working server space.

    VASSAL ENGINE SITE

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