Ben

I made this pair quite a while ago; it is time to reveal one of the biggest and craziest things in the set!!

Notion of Grandeur
Type: Ship
Faction Affiliation: Mercenary
Rarity: LE
Point Value: 46
Number of Masts: 10
Cargo Space: 7
Base Move: S+S
Cannons: 2S-2S-3L-3L-3L-4L-4L-4S-5S-5S
Ability: Mercenary. Junk. Treasure Ship. Dories.
Link: John…[Read more]

I ranked the Gaule ahead and although I stand by that, it’s very close actually.  Charlemagne is a little better as a hybrid (1 more cargo) while the Gaule is a little better as a gunship (1 more 2S vs 3S cannon).  I like S-boarding better than boring boarding bonuses, but it’s risky.  It slightly enhances the Gaule’s overall striking range (up…[Read more]

I think the Cursed make the game more interesting, I wasn’t a fan for a long time but I’ve just gotten used to them.  I just wish they had gone less crazy with the sea creatures and pokeships.

Banshee’s Cry moves L+L+S with a helmsman with 3 cargo spaces open for 5 points.  There are counters but she’s as OP as it gets.  One thing that fr…[Read more]

And, taking sealed events into account, thereby pretty well locking in the booster pack/box distribution format. How they think Pirates CSG may have been different should it have been released in a customizable game format, or any other format for that matter, instead of as a collectables game/product.

Could you explain this further, or put it…[Read more]

This has been discussed at length in one of my favorite threads from MT.  My initial response is here.  Beyond events, I can agree that banning the Banshee’s Cry makes sense, but beyond that I think it opens a can of subjective worms that would just piss off the player base.

Well there goes literally the only reason to use a Smokepot Specialist besides fog hopping.

Actually, my favorite usage of them is with the Reverse Captain ability.  Shoot a bunch of cannons at an opponent, reserving the last one for the fog/smoke bank.  Then dart into it to protect yourself from the return fire.  The Muninn and original Grand Te…[Read more]

I’m hoping to live stream this on youtube tomorrow 4/8 a little after 7pm EST, so get your quetsions in!  😀

The idea was that the Mobilis might have to free Matuku from its pin by firing a smokepot, or otherwise use the smokepot to protect Matuku on its way back

That first part isn’t legal the way I’m thinking of it:

-The smoke (fog bank) cannot be placed under or in contact with any other game piece.

(Pirate Code)

A helmsman is important for any gold running ship but on gunships they can be lack luster unless you want to make retreat non viable for your opponent

I disagree strongly with the second part.  Gunships often need helmsmen MORE than gold runners because their base moves are slower on average.  Speed is the main determinant of who gets the first s…[Read more]

Very crucial.  Speed is often the most important thing in the game, and more speed will pretty much never hurt your fleet.  You pretty much cannot have too much of it.

But beyond S+L or S+S+S speed, is that kind of buff needed?

It’s not always needed, but it’s almost always a good idea.  L+S is the minimum speed required for every ship to be ad…[Read more]

Fantasma del Barón
Type: Ship
Faction Affiliation: Spanish
Rarity: C
Point Value: 12
Number of Masts: 3
Cargo Space: 3
Base Move: S+S
Cannons: 3L-3L-2S
Ability: This ship ignores terrain when given a move action. When this ship is docked at your home island, you may eliminate one treasure. It becomes a 3S cannon that can be eliminated only when…[Read more]

In the first fleet, you could use the Savage Shores version of O’Brien since she has SAT/Born Leader for the extra speed.  Not sure how the Smokepot Specialist is going to help much.

For the second fleet, the Devil Ray will struggle with HI raiding because she doesn’t have a helmsman.  In order to dock at their HI, you have to surface first, l…[Read more]

So do I.. I think I may have over-complicated myself getting tubs full of ships and cards and am now confused where to start lol…

Getting yourself organized is a good idea.  My Fleet Review page may help a tiny bit.

Awesome, you can find all the main rules and additions on the homepage of the site here.  I’d recommend getting the basics down for…[Read more]

Welcome Chris!  That’s an amazing deal you got to get nearly all of DJC and some MI for only $16!  Look forward to hearing about your piratey adventures.

Peliel
Type: Ship
Faction Affiliation: French
Rarity: C
Point Value: 11
Number of Masts: 2
Cargo Space: 4
Base Move: S+L
Cannons: 3S-4L
Ability: Galley. Secret Hold.

Flavor text: Whether this ship was named after a pelican is not known. What is known is her ability to transport high volumes of cargo quickly and safely.

Historical Custom of the…[Read more]

Seal
Type: Ship
Faction Affiliation: American
Rarity: U
Point Value: 11
Number of Masts: 2
Cargo Space: 4
Base Move: S+S
Cannons: 3S-3S
Ability: If derelict, this ship gains a base move of S. If this ship is within S of an enemy ship when this ship is given a move action, she gets +S to her base move.

Flavor text: The Seal is a slippery foe,…[Read more]