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VASL is a computerized interface for playing ASL over the Internet. It does not replace the need to own the boardgame, but it does allow any two players to connect and play each other live over the Internet. Unlike games played over Internet chat sites (IRQ's), you are able to see and manipulate both the maps and counters on the VASL screen and transmit this information instantaneously to your opponent. Play by email or connect to the online server, where you can view other games being played, share information, chat, and compete in online tournaments. It's a club for those without a club, and it's changing the hobby.  
 
VASL is a computerized interface for playing ASL over the Internet. It does not replace the need to own the boardgame, but it does allow any two players to connect and play each other live over the Internet. Unlike games played over Internet chat sites (IRQ's), you are able to see and manipulate both the maps and counters on the VASL screen and transmit this information instantaneously to your opponent. Play by email or connect to the online server, where you can view other games being played, share information, chat, and compete in online tournaments. It's a club for those without a club, and it's changing the hobby.  
  
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'''The site previously referenced on this page, vasl.org, has moved to vasl.info and has been completely reorganized and updated.'''
  
== Installation ==
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== Getting Started ==
  
* First of all Java 1.5 or later (from Sun Microsystems) should be installed on your computer. Click [http://www.java.com/en/ here].
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Go to [http://vasl.info vasl.info] for the VASL software, boards, extensions and documentation.  
  
==== Release 5.8.2, 5.9 and later ====
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== Start Playing ==
  
* Follow the download and installation instructions [[VASL mods|here]]
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This [[VASL Hotkeys|hotkeys]] reference is still relevant, if dated.
  
==== Former 5.8.1 release ====
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== More Resources ==
  
* Automatic installation of VASL can be started [http://www.vasl.org/ws/vasl5.jnlp here] (website down).
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You can get help with VASL on GameSquad in the [http://www.gamesquad.com/forums/index.php?forums/vasl.103 VASL subforum].
* Application bundle of VASL 5.8.1 for Mac OS X [http://bechennec.free.fr/VASL.zip Original Link] and [[Media:VASL_MacOS.zip|Local download]].
 
 
 
== Downloads ==
 
 
 
* Next boards, scenarios and overlays should be installed. Download and then unzip the various board archives and extract them to the boards folder. If you have downloaded the overlays, extract them to the overlays folder inside boards. Create a saved game folder. Avoid pre-done setup files that may be available on the internet because of possible incompatibility.
 
 
 
*'''V5 Board downloads:'''
 
 
 
Latest V5 boards (and V5 overlays) are available at the [https://sites.google.com/site/vaslmapbazaar/home VASL Map Bazaar] (or [http://home.comcast.net/~tomrepetti/boards/ here]) and [[Boards|here]].
 
 
 
*'''V4 Board downloads:'''
 
 
 
The [http://www.vasl.org/boards.html VASL website] and the [http://games.horizonbroadband.net/vasldump/maps/ mirror copy] on VASL Dump are both down.
 
The ASL.NET site hosts all files  in the [[Boards|Boards section]].
 
 
 
*'''Scenario setup downloads:'''
 
 
 
[http://vasl.org/scenarios.htm Original Link] on VASL website.
 
[http://games.horizonbroadband.net/vasldump/scenario-setups/ Mirror copy] on VASL Dump (website down).
 
 
 
*'''Overlays downloads:'''
 
 
 
[http://vasl.org/boards.htm Original Link] on VASL website.
 
 
 
== Extensions ==
 
Complete overview of available [[VASL Extensions|extensions]].
 
 
 
 
 
== VASL MOD Files ==
 
Latest [[VASL mods|VASL mod files]].
 
 
 
 
 
== Start Playing ==
 
  
Don't forget to [[VASL Configuration|configure]] VASL to your needs and learn the [[VASL Hotkeys|hotkeys]] available in the program.
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There is also a [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vaslmeetup Facebook group] for VASL users.

Latest revision as of 19:48, 6 May 2017

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VASL is a computerized interface for playing ASL over the Internet. It does not replace the need to own the boardgame, but it does allow any two players to connect and play each other live over the Internet. Unlike games played over Internet chat sites (IRQ's), you are able to see and manipulate both the maps and counters on the VASL screen and transmit this information instantaneously to your opponent. Play by email or connect to the online server, where you can view other games being played, share information, chat, and compete in online tournaments. It's a club for those without a club, and it's changing the hobby.

The site previously referenced on this page, vasl.org, has moved to vasl.info and has been completely reorganized and updated.

Getting Started

Go to vasl.info for the VASL software, boards, extensions and documentation.

Start Playing

This hotkeys reference is still relevant, if dated.

More Resources

You can get help with VASL on GameSquad in the VASL subforum.

There is also a Facebook group for VASL users.