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The Grog Bowl

Dear Conscripts and Fellow Travelers,

The Planning Committee is very pleased to announce that the DC Conscripts HUMAN WAVE ‘famous’ (or infamous?) Grog Bowl is BACK again this year!

Originating from a long-time tradition in Britain’s Royal Navy, it carried over to all branches of the US military. Today it has become a means of building esprit de corps and sharing comradeship at special functions.

This year we present the Grog Bowl with a special twist. In addition to the beverages offered by the Planning Committee, all players are invited to bring the beverage of your choice to add to the bowl! For added effect, you are welcome to provide a brief explanation, justification or very short story about your selection! For example, “In recognition of the US 29th Infantry Division’s fighting in Normandy, I add Calvados, the customary drink of Normandy, to the Grog!

While not required, it would be nice if you could let us know what you’re bringing so we can plan accordingly. We’ve updated the Registration Page with a block to complete if you’d like to add something. Alternatively, you can always email.

See you at the tournament!

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HUMAN WAVE 2025

Dear Conscripts and ASL brethren around the world,

The Planning Committee is pleased to announce that we have set the fundamentals for the 2025 HUMAN WAVE. Here are the basics:

WHAT: Our theme this year is “Early War” so we can feature scenarios from MMP’s “Doomed Battalions” and related action which took place during the 1939-1941 time period.

WHERE: We are planning to use the same venue as last year, the Marriott Hotel at Fair Oaks, in Fairfax, Virginia.

WHEN: 11-13 July 2025.

Registration and the scenario list will be published in due time. Mark your calendars now so we can plan to see you there!

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Tournament Results Updated

Conscripts and fellow travelers,

The HUMAN WAVE Committee is pleased to report that the results of the HUMAN WAVE 2024 have been uploaded to ASL Player Ratings website. You can view your results here.

Alternative you can navigate to the page by clicking on the “Tournaments Recently Added” link, shown here:

ASL Player Ratings Website Navigation

See you next year!

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HUMAN WAVE 2024 Wrap-up

Conscripts and Fellow Travelers,

We had another great tournament this weekend. Thanks to everyone for coming and having fun leading your cardboard warriors to victory (or defeat). Here’s a quick recap:

  • Our own John Gorkowski won the tournament with a 3-0 record, narrowly defeating Neil Stanhagen ASL 171 Possl’s Posse, in the early morning hours Saturday night / Sunday morning.
  • Neil earned a second place finish, winning as the Germans in WO33 One-Eyed Jacques and as the Russians in ASL275 Village of the Damned.
  • Brian Youse and Curt Schilling from MMP made an appearance to playtest some upcoming releases.
  • Our honorary “toast” and raffle was another success.
  • We had players come in from as far as Wisconsin, Kentucky and the Carolinas to play with us. And curiously enough, an ASL player from Britain happened to be staying the hotel this weekend and came by to say hello. Phil — next time you’re in town you’ll have to set aside some time to play with us! Thank you to all the visitors for joining!
  • We received positive feedback about the new venue and location and hope to play at Fair Oaks again next year.
  • A special thanks goes out to all those who helped make this year’s tournament possible: John Stadick, our Tournament Director, and to Dave Wiesenhahn, John Gorkowski, Stephen Frum and others for helping out behind the scenes to make the event a success.

See you next year!

Could this Be You Next Year?
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Time is Running Out

The HUMAN WAVE is only a few weeks away and space is filling up quickly. Claim your spot while there’s still time.

Looking forward to seeing you at the Tournament!

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Scenario List is Published

Conscripts and fellow travelers!

After much debate, the Central Committee has published the scenario list for this year’s tournament. Behold, the list is a wonder of simplicity and beauty!