What is ASLOK? ASLOK is the player's fest, a week long celebration of all things ASL.  ASLers are encouraged to play whatever makes them happy whether it be open gaming or one of the scheduled events during ASLOK week.  ASLOK is for all ASLers, from the most experienced grognard to the newbie that just picked up the ASL Starter Kit.  What might an ASLOK newbies experience  be like?

ASLOK XXIII Agenda SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4th 2008:  The very early arrivals roll in.  A Hospitality room (this year it's likely the Skyline Ballroom which is the main gaming room on the 6th floor of the new hotel) will be available as a gaming location rally point for early World Cup/Open gaming.  Contact Bret Hildebran for early gunning. SUNDAY-TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5th - OCTOBER 7th 2008: Early arrivals roll in.  ALL play starting with Sunday is in the Skyline Ballroom on the 6th floor of the new hotel.  Open play and USA vs WORLD CUP on Sunday (and earlier), Monday and Tuesday.  If arriving at the hotel before Sunday, contact Bret Hildebran (damavs@alltel.net) for early gunning.  That will allow the early local scouts to know when/where to find you for early play.  Newer players should be sure to sign up for MANEUVERS slated for sometime Tuesday (and Friday) based on need. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8th 2008: At 8:00 AM, "Mark Nixon" MINI tournament action begins.  Wednesday "Mark Nixon" MINIs begin at 8:00 AM sharp and do NOT apply towards GROFAZ [EXC: Godzilla King of the Monsters finalists will start Grofaz 2-0 as that mini will finish on Thursday].   Plenty of OPEN action is also available.  Pre-register for the minis you prefer and do make sure to be there promptly at 8:00 AM.  Also note the 2PM time limit for round 1 minis returns [EXC: Godzilla King of the Monsters] which will be strictly enforced - all players exceeding the time limit will be eliminated, so do not delay in finishing round 1.  You DO NOT want to be the first ASLer to be DQ'd due to slow play in an ASLOK mini... THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9th 2008: At 8:00 AM gunning begins in GROFAZ and Thursday THEME events where MINI-Tournaments all began. OPEN play continues. Wed. "Mark Nixon" MINI-Tournament winners awarded around 6:00 PM. GROFAZ 2-0 contenders can sign-up for GROFAZ FRIDAY MINI!!!!!  FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10th 2008: GROFAZ and OPEN gaming continue. Friday "Mark Nixon" MINIs and GROFAZ MINIs kick-off promptly at 8:00 AM. Awards presented to  Thursday THEME Tournament winners around 6:00 PM.  Newer players can sign up for MANEUVERS for a grognard tutorial on any rules that may be ailing them. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11th 2008: More GROFAZ and OPEN gaming. At 8:00 AM more "Mark Nixon" MINI-Tournaments kick-off.  Awards made to Friday "Mark Nixon" MINI-Tournament winners around 6:00 PM.  ASL Starter Kit mini kicks off for the first time. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12th 2008: GROFAZ and OPEN gaming surge onward. Add-on MINI-Tournaments start at 8:00 AM, interest allowing. Awards presented to Saturday "Mark Nixon" MINI-Tournament winners at about 2:00 PM. Awards presented to GROFAZ winner, runner-up and other top finishers sometime, probably very late Sunday or early Monday morning.  Congrat-'yawn'-lations guys!  MONDAY, OCTOBER 13th 2008: GROFAZ and OPEN gaming wrap-up. All out of the arena before noon.  Catch the ASLOK going away breakfast for the late departures Monday morning.  Many thanks, happy trails, see you in 2009 for ASLOK XXIV!  Tentatively scheduled for Columbus Day Weekend '09 once again...