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ASL规则书电子版介绍（INTRODUCTION TO THE ELECTRONIC EDITION）
ASL players are used to long waits. The introduction to the 2nd Edition of the Advanced Squad Leader Rulebook, published back in 2000, promised that an electronic version of the rules (on CD-ROM!) was “in the offing.” Two decades later,CD-ROMs are obsolete, but ASL is finally ready to “go electric.”
This Electronic Edition of the ASLRB (or eASLRB) was created from brand-new layouts of rules Chapters A-G incorporating all known errata (as of August 2020). It also includes the complete Chapter H; and Chapters J, K, and W; as well as a few useful appendices and a comprehensive index. In other words, all the core rules and everything you need to play every nonHASL/SASL scenario is included in this virtual volume. MMP plans to add additional chapters to the eASLRB in the future.
While there is sometimes simply no replacement for a solid book in one’s hands, the eASLRB offers players several new conveniences:
• Portability: A single iPad or Fire Tablet can house the entire ASLRB (as well as a virtual stack of ASL Annuals, Journals, and magazines!), making it easier than ever to travel with your ASLRB or tote it around for lunchtime reading.
• Large Print:
Gamers with aging eyes can dramatically increase the size of the ASLRB’s text with a couple clicks of the magnify button (on a PC reader) or a simple “pinch and stretch” on a mobile device.
• Easy Navigation:
A variety of tools built into the eASLRB and various e-readers help you quickly locate the precise rule you need. First, the eASLRB is fully bookmarked. If you’re looking for, say, the rules for Rowhouses: open the bookmarks for Chapter B, select Buildings, select Special Building Types, and select “23.71 Rowhouse” to go directly to the appropriate rule. Once you get used to the bookmarks, you’ll discover that you can navigate, typically, to any given passage in just a few seconds—a substantial improvement over flipping through printed pages. Even better, the rules references in the text (all 14,000+) are hyperlinked. When a rule references another rule, simply click (or tap) the reference to navigate directly to the page that includes the referenced rule. You can then use the “back” button in your PDF reader to quickly return to the rule you were originally reading. Hyperlinks are indicated by red text.
• Search:
Not only can you quickly navigate to any particular rule, you can use your PDF reader’s Search function to search the entire eASLRB for keywords or phrases, making it easy to locate obscure passages and unearth relevant rules in unexpected locations. When you enter a search term, some PDF readers display a scrollable pane showing every instance of the term in context to further assist you in finding the reference you’re looking for.
• Annotation:
Most PDF readers provide you with tools you can use to add your own highlights, virtual “sticky notes,” and other annotations to the eASLRB that can be toggled on and off with the flip of a switch. This can be useful for flagging important passages you often overlook or adding your own commentary to individual rules.
• Print, Copy, and Paste: If you expect to repeatedly consult a particular rule during an upcoming game scenario, print the appropriate page(s) for quick reference. If you’re playing online, you can Copy rules passages and share them with your opponent by Pasting them into chat.
•Easy Updates:
Finally, the eASLRB can be easily updated to fix typos or incorporate additional errata. Once you purchase the eASLRB, you’ll be notified by WargameVault whenever an updated version is available, and you can download it at no additional cost. |
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