How to create AARs

[Scott B]

An After Action Report (AAR) provide the highlights of a battle.  Google Groups makes it easy to share screen shots and commentary on tactics and game play.  AARs are optional for the play-test.

Its as easy as taking a picture in VSQL and upload it to your  AAR post.

This Guide tells you how to:

1. Take a picture in VSQL
2. Edit the picture
3. Create a new AAR
4. Add to an existing AAR

Taking a Picture in VSQL:

1. You can take a picture during FTF play or when reading a log file.
2. Click on “More”
3. Click on “Save Map as PNG file”
4. Save in a location easy to find.
5. 

Edit the Picture

1. You can edit your picture before posting it.
2. You’ll need to install an Image/Photo editors:
1. Microsoft Paint (comes installed in Accessories)
2. Photoshop
3. Paint.net

Creating an New Topic on the Q&A Forum

1. Click “New Topic”
2. Subject is “Scenario number & Name”
3. Add comments and pics
1. Click “insert image” icon on toolbar
1. Different file name for each pic or error when uploading.
2. Not “Attach a file” link.
4. Post
5. Important! - Only ‘new Google Groups” allows posting pics - See below
6. 

Adding to the AAR:

1. “Reply” to your AAR Post to add new pics or text.  
1. This will keep it all under one post.
2. Don’t click “New Topic”, you don’t want a new post.

Old Google Groups vs new Google Groups

1. You can switch between new and old versions.
2. Old Google Groups looks like...
   
3. new Google Groups looks like...