[split from DIY Counters] zovs - "What to start with in PG?"

[vince hughes]

Okay, so this is from APL web site, the Print and Play that they list here are not die cut counters or are they?

Print and Play (AP)

And this one does not list counters but is a print edition?

What is this?

Also, would it be worth the $35 to become a Gold Member?

With your preference, or at least enjoyment of VASSAL and obvious love of ASL AND being very new in the extreme to PG, I would say DO NOT sign up for Gold Club......... Yet !

You will find being an ex ASL / SL player that you will try to compare the games. This may break or make it for you. The games are different despite some minor leadership similarities. If you end up struggling to get ASL out of your mind and keep thinking the game is trying to portray squad action, you will likely not stay with PG. You have to remember they are entirely different creatures.

If on the other hand, you see through what you already know ASL wise, and realise that platoon warfare is a little more abstract (due to unit size) and ALSO see the very subtle nuances of the system (that some people don't find for some time and then suddenly post a eureka moment on one of the forum boards), then you will end up enjoying the game and want more. If that occurs and you get that "I need to get the whole set" itch ...... Then sign up for Gold Club membership

As an aside, I have most sets, but as a Johnny Foreigner GC is faaaaarr to expensive and I doubt I would ever buy enough games in the year to justify it.