updated 100802

Latest News

• The old VSQL3.x series which ran with the inherent VASSAL 1.99 is now retired.
• The PBEM Standard for SQLA play is the latest VASSAL (currently 3.1.14) with the VSQL module version 4.1.7g loaded.
• 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 used different boards as a matter of player preference.
  • 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-CodGia v8.12
  • VSQL4-Coi-SS v1.4
  • VSQL4-Italians v1.5 (Player scenario designs) "Hollow Legions" Gamette A guide for COI-COD play of North African/Mediterrainian Theatre Operations (DTO).
  • VSQL4-Japanese v2.9a (Player scenario designs) "Blood & Sand" Gamette A guide for play of Pacific Theatre Operations (PTO).
• The extension PLC.mdx extension is now obsolete as PLCs can be created by namimg any Leader directly within VSQL 4.

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.

Game File Capability:

• Saved games and start files from VSQL 3.1 are NOT compatible with VSQL 4 as the counter traits have been changed. To create a VSQL 4 version and to be sure it will absolutely work properly, it is suggested you create a new Scenario Start File (SSF) all over again.

Player Guides:

• For VASSAL veterans, use of VASSAL is now self evident. The following startup guide may prove useful for new players.

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.
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 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).
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.

• 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
• VSQL330d-Stand-Alone-Package.zip">VSQL 3.3 and extensions. Final version of VSQL3.
• VSQL 4.1 and related extensions are on the Squad Leader Vassal Site/Files tab.

VASSAL ENGINE SITE

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