Hi Vivian, Vic from Dispatches here and I know Carl is one of the best at answering rules questions in region, he does my Tactical Tips articles in Dispatches from the Bunker and does a great job. If you run into something you don't understand, just send a msg to Carl, me or whomever you might be playing and you will get help, this gaming community has lots of great people in it looking to help new players anyway they can. Enjoy your journey into the ASL universe, I've been in it for 4+ decades and love what I do, Vic at Dispatches.
On Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 04:00:02 PM EST, Carl N. <carlhnogueira@...> wrote:
So Vivian, ? ? ? ? ? ?all that said and done. Where are you located??This will assist in figuring out which players are closest to you geographically. Also, do you play VASL at all? This is a great tool as it allows you to learn at a quicker pace and expands the number of players who have access to you. Thanks, Carl
On Thu, Dec 7, 2023 at 1:16?PM Vivian (vvn) < hmphryvvn@...> wrote:
Howdy y'all:
My name is Vivian. I've been a fan of ASL for over sixteen years without ever playing it, but our time here is too short not to properly indulge our hobbies.
Are there any face-to-face groups (or individuals) that play regularly in the South Shore/Greater Boston area and wouldn't mind teaching a new player?
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So Vivian, ? ? ? ? ? ?all that said and done. Where are you located??This will assist in figuring out which players are closest to you geographically. Also, do you play VASL at all? This is a great tool as it allows you to learn at a quicker pace and expands the number of players who have access to you. Thanks, Carl
On Thu, Dec 7, 2023 at 1:16?PM Vivian (vvn) < hmphryvvn@...> wrote:
Howdy y'all:
My name is Vivian. I've been a fan of ASL for over sixteen years without ever playing it, but our time here is too short not to properly indulge our hobbies.
Are there any face-to-face groups (or individuals) that play regularly in the South Shore/Greater Boston area and wouldn't mind teaching a new player?
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I agree as well.
If gatekeeping is being pointed at my "job interview" questions, that was not my intention.? I would hope all would be welcoming to a new player and help bring the person into the fold.
A little information about interest, playstyle and location is helpful.? Tiffany has some relatable stories about bad play experiences.
Best,
Cole
I couldn't?agree more!! HOOYAHH!!
You're right, Vic - we should be welcoming.
There's been a lot of chatter recently on the interwebs and social media as of late with some accusing wargamers collectively of being GATEKEEPERS. As much of that p.c. discussion simply nauseates me and I won't take up bandwith here about it, I would hate to see anything resembling those accusations here with this YASL group, which has a long history of welcoming and bringing new players into ASL.
Best,
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I couldn't?agree more!! HOOYAHH!!
You're right, Vic - we should be welcoming.
There's been a lot of chatter recently on the interwebs and social media as of late with some accusing wargamers collectively of being GATEKEEPERS. As much of that p.c. discussion simply nauseates me and I won't take up bandwith here about it, I would hate to see anything resembling those accusations here with this YASL group, which has a long history of welcoming and bringing new players into ASL.
Best,
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You're right, Vic - we should be welcoming.
There's been a lot of chatter recently on the interwebs and social media as of late with some accusing wargamers collectively of being GATEKEEPERS. As much of that p.c. discussion simply nauseates me and I won't take up bandwith here about it, I would hate to see anything resembling those accusations here with this YASL group, which has a long history of welcoming and bringing new players into ASL.
Best,
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Too many questions for a new player who need to get her feet wet...
On Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 04:06:39 PM EST, Steven Pleva <stevenpleva@...> wrote:
This is starting to sound like a job interview... :-)
Steve
?
-----Original Message----- From: < [email protected]> Sent: Dec 7, 2023 4:05 PM To: < [email protected]> Subject: Re: [yasl] New Player
?
Welcome,
?
Ok, I gotta ask . . . how can you be a fan of a game that you never played?? What is it that brings your interest to ASL?? What boardgames?do you enjoy and why?? What is your playing style?? Is heads down, move and roll or do you see gaming as more of social engagement??
?
Do you own any ASL modules or are you getting your toes wet with the starter kits that are available?
?
More information about yourself would allow you to connect with ASL players who are compatible with your playing style.
?
Best,
?
Cole
?
??
On Thu, Dec 7, 2023 at 1:48?PM Joseph Gochinski via <jgochinski= [email protected]> wrote:
Vivian
?
Welcome aboard ?as Chuck and Carl have said, others should chime in?
?
Akey the YASL web site has a list ti poke thru?
?
Best
Joe?
?
Howdy y'all:
My name is Vivian. I've been a fan of ASL for over sixteen years without ever playing it, but our time here is too short not to properly indulge our hobbies.
Are there any face-to-face groups (or individuals) that play regularly in the South Shore/Greater Boston area and wouldn't mind teaching a new player?
?
?
?
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Welcome aboard, there are plenty of ASL players in the eastern part of the state who can help but you can also play online via VASL, it allows you to play against opponents any where in the world and there are many ASL veterans out there that can help you learn how to play properly.?
I am Vic from Dispatches from the Bunker, the southern New England ASL newsletter. Reply to my aslbunker@... e-mail for complete details or if you want to try VASL sometime. I am out in the western part of the state in Pittsfield and wish you well in learning and playing this great game system.
Good luck, be well and roll low!? 
Happy Holidays, your ASL Comrade, Vic.
On Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 01:16:56 PM EST, Vivian (vvn) <hmphryvvn@...> wrote:
Howdy y'all:
My name is Vivian. I've been a fan of ASL for over sixteen years without ever playing it, but our time here is too short not to properly indulge our hobbies.
Are there any face-to-face groups (or individuals) that play regularly in the South Shore/Greater Boston area and wouldn't mind teaching a new player?
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THAT sounds like Me!! lol ??
On Thu, Dec 7, 2023, 17:03 Hong Kong Wargamer via <hongkongwargamer= [email protected]> wrote:
Turn around and slap the first chicken I see.??
On 7 Dec 2023 at 21:08 +0000, Mark Thompson < mgt66tgm@...>, wrote:
Can you describe a situation where you tried to seize a machine gun nest and things didn¡¯t quite work out as you expected?? What did you do?
This is starting to sound like a job interview... :-)
Steve
?
-----Original Message-----
From: <[email protected]>
Sent: Dec 7, 2023 4:05 PM
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [yasl] New Player
?
Welcome,
?
Ok, I gotta ask . . . how can you be a fan of a game that you never played?? What is it that brings your interest to ASL?? What boardgames?do you enjoy and why?? What is your playing style?? Is heads down, move and roll or do you see gaming as more of social engagement??
?
Do you own any ASL modules or are you getting your toes wet with the starter kits that are available?
?
More information about yourself would allow you to connect with ASL players who are compatible with your playing style.
?
Best,
?
Cole
?
??
On Thu, Dec 7, 2023 at 1:48?PM Joseph Gochinski via <jgochinski= [email protected]> wrote:
Vivian
?
Welcome aboard ?as Chuck and Carl have said, others should chime in?
?
Akey the YASL web site has a list ti poke thru?
?
Best
Joe?
?
Howdy y'all:
My name is Vivian. I've been a fan of ASL for over sixteen years without ever playing it, but our time here is too short not to properly indulge our hobbies.
Are there any face-to-face groups (or individuals) that play regularly in the South Shore/Greater Boston area and wouldn't mind teaching a new player?
?
?
?
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Turn around and slap the first chicken I see.??
On 7 Dec 2023 at 21:08 +0000, Mark Thompson <mgt66tgm@...>, wrote:
Can you describe a situation where you tried to seize a machine gun nest and things didn¡¯t quite work out as you expected? ?What did you do?
On Dec 7, 2023, at 16:06, Steven Pleva <StevenPleva@...> wrote:
This is starting to sound like a job interview... :-)
Steve
?
-----Original Message-----
From: <[email protected]>
Sent: Dec 7, 2023 4:05 PM
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [yasl] New Player
?
Welcome,
?
Ok, I gotta ask . . . how can you be a fan of a game that you never played?? What is it that brings your interest to ASL?? What boardgames?do you enjoy and why?? What is your playing style?? Is heads down, move and roll or do you see gaming as more of social engagement??
?
Do you own any ASL modules or are you getting your toes wet with the starter kits that are available?
?
More information about yourself would allow you to connect with ASL players who are compatible with your playing style.
?
Best,
?
Cole
?
??
On Thu, Dec 7, 2023 at 1:48?PM Joseph Gochinski via <jgochinski= [email protected]> wrote:
Vivian
?
Welcome aboard ?as Chuck and Carl have said, others should chime in?
?
Akey the YASL web site has a list ti poke thru?
?
Best
Joe?
?
Howdy y'all:
My name is Vivian. I've been a fan of ASL for over sixteen years without ever playing it, but our time here is too short not to properly indulge our hobbies.
Are there any face-to-face groups (or individuals) that play regularly in the South Shore/Greater Boston area and wouldn't mind teaching a new player?
?
?
?
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Cursed roundly and threw the dice. What? Wrong answer?
On Thu, Dec 7, 2023, 4:08 PM Mark Thompson < mgt66tgm@...> wrote: Can you describe a situation where you tried to seize a machine gun nest and things didn¡¯t quite work out as you expected?? What did you do?
This is starting to sound like a job interview... :-) Steve ?
-----Original Message-----
From: <[email protected]>
Sent: Dec 7, 2023 4:05 PM
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [yasl] New Player ?
Welcome,
?
Ok, I gotta ask . . . how can you be a fan of a game that you never played?? What is it that brings your interest to ASL?? What boardgames?do you enjoy and why?? What is your playing style?? Is heads down, move and roll or do you see gaming as more of social engagement??
?
Do you own any ASL modules or are you getting your toes wet with the starter kits that are available?
?
More information about yourself would allow you to connect with ASL players who are compatible with your playing style.
?
Best,
?
Cole
?
??
On Thu, Dec 7, 2023 at 1:48?PM Joseph Gochinski via <jgochinski= [email protected]> wrote:
Vivian
?
Welcome aboard ?as Chuck and Carl have said, others should chime in?
?
Akey the YASL web site has a list ti poke thru?
?
Best
Joe?
?
Howdy y'all:
My name is Vivian. I've been a fan of ASL for over sixteen years without ever playing it, but our time here is too short not to properly indulge our hobbies.
Are there any face-to-face groups (or individuals) that play regularly in the South Shore/Greater Boston area and wouldn't mind teaching a new player?
?
?
?
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Pleva likening this to a job interview. ? Too funny
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On Dec 7, 2023, at 4:08 PM, Mark Thompson <mgt66tgm@...> wrote:
? Can you describe a situation where you tried to seize a machine gun nest and things didn¡¯t quite work out as you expected? ?What did you do? On Dec 7, 2023, at 16:06, Steven Pleva <StevenPleva@...> wrote:
This is starting to sound like a job interview... :-) Steve ?
-----Original Message-----
From: <[email protected]>
Sent: Dec 7, 2023 4:05 PM
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [yasl] New Player ?
Welcome,
?
Ok, I gotta ask . . . how can you be a fan of a game that you never played?? What is it that brings your interest to ASL?? What boardgames?do you enjoy and why?? What is your playing style?? Is heads down, move and roll or do you see gaming as more of social engagement??
?
Do you own any ASL modules or are you getting your toes wet with the starter kits that are available?
?
More information about yourself would allow you to connect with ASL players who are compatible with your playing style.
?
Best,
?
Cole
?
??
On Thu, Dec 7, 2023 at 1:48?PM Joseph Gochinski via <jgochinski= [email protected]> wrote:
Vivian
?
Welcome aboard ?as Chuck and Carl have said, others should chime in?
?
Akey the YASL web site has a list ti poke thru?
?
Best
Joe?
?
Howdy y'all:
My name is Vivian. I've been a fan of ASL for over sixteen years without ever playing it, but our time here is too short not to properly indulge our hobbies.
Are there any face-to-face groups (or individuals) that play regularly in the South Shore/Greater Boston area and wouldn't mind teaching a new player?
?
?
?
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Can you describe a situation where you tried to seize a machine gun nest and things didn¡¯t quite work out as you expected? ?What did you do?
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On Dec 7, 2023, at 16:06, Steven Pleva <StevenPleva@...> wrote:
This is starting to sound like a job interview... :-) Steve ?
-----Original Message-----
From: <[email protected]>
Sent: Dec 7, 2023 4:05 PM
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [yasl] New Player ?
Welcome,
?
Ok, I gotta ask . . . how can you be a fan of a game that you never played?? What is it that brings your interest to ASL?? What boardgames?do you enjoy and why?? What is your playing style?? Is heads down, move and roll or do you see gaming as more of social engagement??
?
Do you own any ASL modules or are you getting your toes wet with the starter kits that are available?
?
More information about yourself would allow you to connect with ASL players who are compatible with your playing style.
?
Best,
?
Cole
?
??
On Thu, Dec 7, 2023 at 1:48?PM Joseph Gochinski via <jgochinski= [email protected]> wrote:
Vivian
?
Welcome aboard ?as Chuck and Carl have said, others should chime in?
?
Akey the YASL web site has a list ti poke thru?
?
Best
Joe?
?
Howdy y'all:
My name is Vivian. I've been a fan of ASL for over sixteen years without ever playing it, but our time here is too short not to properly indulge our hobbies.
Are there any face-to-face groups (or individuals) that play regularly in the South Shore/Greater Boston area and wouldn't mind teaching a new player?
?
?
?
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This is starting to sound like a job interview... :-)
Steve
?
-----Original Message----- From: < [email protected]> Sent: Dec 7, 2023 4:05 PM To: < [email protected]> Subject: Re: [yasl] New Player
?
Welcome,
?
Ok, I gotta ask . . . how can you be a fan of a game that you never played?? What is it that brings your interest to ASL?? What boardgames?do you enjoy and why?? What is your playing style?? Is heads down, move and roll or do you see gaming as more of social engagement??
?
Do you own any ASL modules or are you getting your toes wet with the starter kits that are available?
?
More information about yourself would allow you to connect with ASL players who are compatible with your playing style.
?
Best,
?
Cole
?
??
On Thu, Dec 7, 2023 at 1:48?PM Joseph Gochinski via <jgochinski= [email protected]> wrote:
Vivian
?
Welcome aboard ?as Chuck and Carl have said, others should chime in?
?
Akey the YASL web site has a list ti poke thru?
?
Best
Joe?
?
Howdy y'all:
My name is Vivian. I've been a fan of ASL for over sixteen years without ever playing it, but our time here is too short not to properly indulge our hobbies.
Are there any face-to-face groups (or individuals) that play regularly in the South Shore/Greater Boston area and wouldn't mind teaching a new player?
?
?
?
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Welcome,
Ok, I gotta ask . . . how can you be a fan of a game that you never played?? What is it that brings your interest to ASL?? What boardgames?do you enjoy and why?? What is your playing style?? Is heads down, move and roll or do you see gaming as more of social engagement??
Do you own any ASL modules or are you getting your toes wet with the starter kits that are available?
More information about yourself would allow you to connect with ASL players who are compatible with your playing style.
Best,
Cole
??
On Thu, Dec 7, 2023 at 1:48?PM Joseph Gochinski via <jgochinski= [email protected]> wrote: Vivian
Welcome aboard ?as Chuck and Carl have said, others should chime in?
Akey the YASL web site has a list ti poke thru?
Best Joe? ?
Howdy y'all:
My name is Vivian. I've been a fan of ASL for over sixteen years without ever playing it, but our time here is too short not to properly indulge our hobbies.
Are there any face-to-face groups (or individuals) that play regularly in the South Shore/Greater Boston area and wouldn't mind teaching a new player?
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Vivian
Welcome aboard ?as Chuck and Carl have said, others should chime in?
Akey the YASL web site has a list ti poke thru?
Best
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On Dec 7, 2023, at 1:16?PM, Vivian (vvn) <hmphryvvn@...> wrote:
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Howdy y'all:
My name is Vivian. I've been a fan of ASL for over sixteen years without ever playing it, but our time here is too short not to properly indulge our hobbies.
Are there any face-to-face groups (or individuals) that play regularly in the South Shore/Greater Boston area and wouldn't mind teaching a new player?
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Well I am in Gardner MA.? There are a host of players in Easton and other towns down toward the Cape. ? I¡¯ll let them chime in. ?
Hello, ? ? ? ? ?There are definitely some people who can help you out. Chuck T? Where about in the South Shore greater area are you?? Thanks, Carl
On Thu, Dec 7, 2023 at 1:16?PM Vivian (vvn) < hmphryvvn@...> wrote:
Howdy y'all:
My name is Vivian. I've been a fan of ASL for over sixteen years without ever playing it, but our time here is too short not to properly indulge our hobbies.
Are there any face-to-face groups (or individuals) that play regularly in the South Shore/Greater Boston area and wouldn't mind teaching a new player?
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Hello, ? ? ? ? ?There are definitely some people who can help you out. Chuck T? Where about in the South Shore greater area are you?? Thanks, Carl
On Thu, Dec 7, 2023 at 1:16?PM Vivian (vvn) < hmphryvvn@...> wrote:
Howdy y'all:
My name is Vivian. I've been a fan of ASL for over sixteen years without ever playing it, but our time here is too short not to properly indulge our hobbies.
Are there any face-to-face groups (or individuals) that play regularly in the South Shore/Greater Boston area and wouldn't mind teaching a new player?
|
Howdy y'all:
My name is Vivian. I've been a fan of ASL for over sixteen years without ever playing it, but our time here is too short not to properly indulge our hobbies.
Are there any face-to-face groups (or individuals) that play regularly in the South Shore/Greater Boston area and wouldn't mind teaching a new player?
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Stuart, what is your direct email please? Please send it to carlhnogueira@..., rather than reply here. Thanks,
Carl
Carl,
Can¡¯t seem to register online for tournament. Says my email is invalid. May I send a check somewhere, or what is my next step?
Thanks,
Stuart Ashley?
? Hi guys, ? ? ? ? ?We currently have only 6 guys signed up and we are heading to December. I just wanted to post this here by way of reminder that the Noreaster?is going off March 14-17th. Details below. Thanks, Carl
Hello all,
The twenty-eighth Nor'easter will be held in Springfield MA between the dates of 03/14-03/17 at the La Quinta by Wyndham, Springfield MA at 100 Congress St. Springfield MA 01104. The La Quinta is 25 minutes from Bradley Airport which does have International Flights. While there is no shuttle service, players in need of a ride can always contact me, Carl Nogueira at?carlhnogueira@.... Guest rooms are 99.00 dollars per night, for either two Queen Beds or one King, or 129.00 per night for the three suites we have set aside in the room block. Suites are first come/first serve. If they are popular enough, I will have that part of the room block expanded. All info for the tournament is here:?. Please note that in lieu of calling the hotel there is a link to reserve your rooms at the Yankee ASL link given.
The tournament format will be as in prior years, with Thursday being open gaming, or if attendees wish to head over to the Basketball Hall Of Fame which is in town, that could be time well spent as well. Friday begins the Main Tournament and a Friday Mini, which counts toward the Main Tournament.
The scenario choices are expected out by January 1st as the Main Tournament is a scenario list driven, 5 round tournament. SK play is welcome and encouraged, although there is no tournament play for that. It is more for encouraging further learning of the game. Please contact Carl at the?carlhnogueira@...?email to set up SK games and 1st Round ASL Tournament games ahead of time, so that you will get some SK games in, or get matched with the round one player of your choice.
New players who feel a little uncomfortable playing are encouraged to look on and learn while others play. Also, please, unless both participants in an ASL tournament match are amenable to spectators, we ask that you refrain from that. The simple rule of thumb is to ask the players if they mind. I can't think of a time when anyone has been told no, but it is always best practice to ask. Better still though, is to let the tournament director (me) know that you are new, and believe me, people are happy to help you learn. If you are new to the game, it is not about winning the tournament, but about learning the game and we encourage you to do so.
So please consult the site, let me know if any questions or issues arise and we hope to see you there as we did with 50 fellow ASLers last year. Thanks and roll low.
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Hi Stuart, ? ? ? ? ? Please send a check to:
Mike Allexenberg
27 Juniper Brook Rd
Northborough, MA 01532
That said, you should be able to sign up at the site at??So I have CCed?Bruce on the email, so that he is aware you are having difficulty. Please let me know if you continue to have difficulties at carlhnogueira@....
I will also email Bruce under separate?cover.? Thanks,
Carl
Carl,
Can¡¯t seem to register online for tournament. Says my email is invalid. May I send a check somewhere, or what is my next step?
Thanks,
Stuart Ashley?
? Hi guys, ? ? ? ? ?We currently have only 6 guys signed up and we are heading to December. I just wanted to post this here by way of reminder that the Noreaster?is going off March 14-17th. Details below. Thanks, Carl
Hello all,
The twenty-eighth Nor'easter will be held in Springfield MA between the dates of 03/14-03/17 at the La Quinta by Wyndham, Springfield MA at 100 Congress St. Springfield MA 01104. The La Quinta is 25 minutes from Bradley Airport which does have International Flights. While there is no shuttle service, players in need of a ride can always contact me, Carl Nogueira at?carlhnogueira@.... Guest rooms are 99.00 dollars per night, for either two Queen Beds or one King, or 129.00 per night for the three suites we have set aside in the room block. Suites are first come/first serve. If they are popular enough, I will have that part of the room block expanded. All info for the tournament is here:?. Please note that in lieu of calling the hotel there is a link to reserve your rooms at the Yankee ASL link given.
The tournament format will be as in prior years, with Thursday being open gaming, or if attendees wish to head over to the Basketball Hall Of Fame which is in town, that could be time well spent as well. Friday begins the Main Tournament and a Friday Mini, which counts toward the Main Tournament.
The scenario choices are expected out by January 1st as the Main Tournament is a scenario list driven, 5 round tournament. SK play is welcome and encouraged, although there is no tournament play for that. It is more for encouraging further learning of the game. Please contact Carl at the?carlhnogueira@...?email to set up SK games and 1st Round ASL Tournament games ahead of time, so that you will get some SK games in, or get matched with the round one player of your choice.
New players who feel a little uncomfortable playing are encouraged to look on and learn while others play. Also, please, unless both participants in an ASL tournament match are amenable to spectators, we ask that you refrain from that. The simple rule of thumb is to ask the players if they mind. I can't think of a time when anyone has been told no, but it is always best practice to ask. Better still though, is to let the tournament director (me) know that you are new, and believe me, people are happy to help you learn. If you are new to the game, it is not about winning the tournament, but about learning the game and we encourage you to do so.
So please consult the site, let me know if any questions or issues arise and we hope to see you there as we did with 50 fellow ASLers last year. Thanks and roll low.
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