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Ben replied to the topic Custom Ships (post your custom game pieces here!) in the forum Pirates CSG 7 years, 11 months ago
I posted above today’s post with some questions about your customs.
Forums only work if ALL posts are seen, not just the most recent in a thread. (especially once this place gets busier, which I need to work on this month)
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Ben wrote a new post 7 years, 11 months ago
Xerecs and I played a 60 point game on the VASSAL module to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Savage Shores, which was released on November 5th 2008. Check out this post for a reflection on the set. I do hop […]
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Hi again Andrew! There is definitely a lot to learn with Pirates CSG. In this particular game we used a special type of island (the Great Turtles) that I had never used before. You can move them instead of moving your ships! Which makes for quite the unique gameplay aspect. Even after 400+ games of Pirates (I’ve been playing since 2011), I do still learn new things sometimes! Makes the game even better and last night’s was truly bizarre and fun.
For an overview of how the game works, my youtube tutorial would help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZumD4SjwlI
Great to see you here again.
Thanks,
Ben
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Ben replied to the topic Custom Ships (post your custom game pieces here!) in the forum Pirates CSG 7 years, 11 months ago
Frost
Faction Affiliation: Viking
Rarity: C
Type: Ship
Point Value: 7
Number of Masts: 2
Cargo Space: 3
Base Move: S+S
Cannons: 3S-3S
Ability: Chainshot Specialist.Flavor text: The small but hardy crew of this vessel use ice, chain, and spears to their advantage – oftentimes all three at once for maximum effect!
Historical Custom of the Day…[Read more]
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Ben replied to the topic Custom Ships (post your custom game pieces here!) in the forum Pirates CSG 7 years, 11 months ago
Black Mark is there for thematic reasons (he still plays both sides), and because it allows him to turn a Pirate ship Cursed (and therefore allow Cursed crew on a ship like the Wrath, rather than being Pirate and having to have only Pirate accomplices).
Sentrak is rather bizarre – I assume he’s designed to target enemy ships?
I’m not sure I…[Read more]
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Ben wrote a new post 7 years, 11 months ago
Pirates of the Cursed Seas: Savage Shores
It has been one full decade since the release of Savage Shores, the final expansion set for Pirates CSG. Today November 5th 2018 marks a unique day in Pirates hi […]
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Ben replied to the topic Custom Ships (post your custom game pieces here!) in the forum Pirates CSG 7 years, 11 months ago
Wrath
Faction Affiliation: Pirate
Rarity: R
Type: Ship
Point Value: 22
Number of Masts: 5
Cargo Space: 4
Base Move: S+S
Cannons: 2L-3S-3S-3S-2L
Ability: This ship gets +1 to her boarding rolls for every crew assigned to her. When this ship rolls a 6 to hit, also eliminate one cargo from the enemy ship.
Link: BloodbeardFlavor text: The flagship…[Read more]
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Ben commented on the post, SO much to do! | eBay hot again | Great Card of the Day | Pirates with Ben Blog #61 7 years, 11 months ago
Indeed, it has become very time consuming. At this point I seem to be the most passionate fan of the game out there, and have a lot of experience with almost everything the game has to offer (much more than just […]
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Ben commented on the post, Custom Board Game Pieces – Ships, islands, and more! 7 years, 11 months ago
Hi Andrew! The homepage of my site (https://pirateswithben.com/) explains the basics of what the game is and how it works. It’s a constructible and customizable board game that doesn’t use an official board, if […]
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Ben wrote a new post 7 years, 12 months ago
Link to dropbox folder with all necessary files
Inkscape
GIMPThese are parts of emails exchanged between myself and B.J., the creator of the Pirates module.
a7xfanben wrote:
Do you know what […]
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Ben replied to the topic Custom Ships (post your custom game pieces here!) in the forum Pirates CSG 7 years, 12 months ago
El Capitán Rojo
Faction Affiliation: Spanish
Rarity: C
Type: Crew
Point Value: 7
Ability: Captain. When this ship hits an enemy ship, you may also eliminate one crew from that ship.Flavor text: Known as “The Red Captain” for steeping entire enemy hulls in blood, this man was inspired by The Inquisitor.
Historical Custom of the Day…[Read more]
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Ben replied to the topic Custom Ships (post your custom game pieces here!) in the forum Pirates CSG 7 years, 12 months ago
Unicorn Pearl
Faction Affiliation: French
Rarity: R
Type: Ship
Point Value: 9
Number of Masts: 1
Cargo Space: 4
Base Move: S+S
Cannons: 4S
Ability: This ship gets +2 to her boarding rolls. If this ship carries the Unicorn Pearl Unique Treasure, this ship cannot sink or be scuttled.Flavor text: Driven onwards by the task assigned to them by the…[Read more]
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Ben replied to the topic Custom Ships (post your custom game pieces here!) in the forum Pirates CSG 7 years, 12 months ago
there’s a character who can control other people by stealing their shadow
Keyword “people”. 😉 OK I’ll try not to get too snarky. XD
I do think it would work better as some kind of crew Possession though – a great opportunity for a modified version of that ability. I think doing that would solve the problems all at once – lower the cost and m…[Read more]
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Ben wrote a new post 7 years, 12 months ago
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cadet-Captain Mike
Have you done any test battles to find a way to beat a swarm of tiny ships? I call that kind of fleet the Zergling Rush of Pirates, and I’d love to know […]
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Ben replied to the topic Custom Ships (post your custom game pieces here!) in the forum Pirates CSG 7 years, 12 months ago
Shadow Stalker would probably get complicated. It almost acts as a range extender if you measure from the outside edge of the fog bank.
I like the inspiration for Madness, but I think it should be about 23 points to start at.
Smokescreen is really cool.
Treachery is really cool, great idea with that one! It does bring up the “predictability”…[Read more] -
Ben wrote a new post 7 years, 12 months ago
Custom Board Game Pieces – Ships, islands, and more!
In my vast experience with Pirates CSG, I have made a LOT of custom board game pieces. By “pieces” I mean both physical and “virtual” items that help me […]
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Awesome! I absolutely love hearing from people who remember this game and/or still enjoy it. It’s almost like a lost gem of board games at this point haha!
There is an active Facebook group.
Not to mention a Discord server and some other sites where Pirates CSG is being discussed.Thanks for commenting!
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Ahoy Micah! Good question. I use a 3D printer. Others have had good experience using laser cutters with styrene or acrylic sheets. There are other options too of course, but acquiring actual dies like Wizkids used would be one of the most expensive options. There’s a thread for 3D printing in the forum, and I’d encourage you to join the Discord and check out the #projects section if you haven’t already.
Great topic that we can hopefully collaborate on! 🙂
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Cool, feel free to share your building methods with the community!
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Ben replied to the topic Custom Ships (post your custom game pieces here!) in the forum Pirates CSG 7 years, 12 months ago
Plessius of Arkana
Faction Affiliation: Barbary Corsair
Rarity: U
Type: Crew
Point Value: 6
Ability: Once per turn you may eliminate one of this ship’s cargo to give up to two friendly Barbary Corsair ships within S of this ship +1 to their cannon rolls this turn and +S to their base moves this turn.Flavor text: The ultimate helper, this timid…[Read more]
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Ben replied to the topic Custom Ships (post your custom game pieces here!) in the forum Pirates CSG 7 years, 12 months ago
Cauldron
Faction Affiliation: Jade Rebellion
Rarity: R
Type: Ship
Point Value: 6
Number of Masts: 1
Cargo Space: 4
Base Move: T
Cannons: 2S
Ability: Turtle Ship. This ship cannot move on its own and must be towed using the Flotilla keyword rules. Cursed crew can use their abilities on this ship.Flavor text: A massive iron cauldron sits in the…[Read more]
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Ben replied to the topic Custom Ships (post your custom game pieces here!) in the forum Pirates CSG 8 years ago
“Accident”
Faction Affiliation: Cursed
Rarity: U
Type: Ship
Point Value: 16
Number of Masts: 4
Cargo Space: 5
Base Move: L
Cannons: 5S-4L-3L-4S
Ability: Once per turn, roll a d6. On a 4-6, you may eliminate up to 2 masts and 2 crew on any ship within S of this ship.Flavor text: Disguised as a Spanish merchant galleon, the gleeful crew of this…[Read more]
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Ben replied to the topic Custom Ships (post your custom game pieces here!) in the forum Pirates CSG 8 years ago
I LOVE the Shadow’s Hand, partly because it reminds me of various customs I’ve made (Smoke’s Hand, Mirage, Shadow’s Death, etc – though the latter for name only).
With the Dark Hunter keyword, just remember what Woelf said about custom keywords that don’t add much new stuff. (keywords or existing abilities within a keyword = not great) Since…[Read more]
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Ben replied to the topic Custom Ships (post your custom game pieces here!) in the forum Pirates CSG 8 years ago
Urathriel Lorthod
Faction Affiliation: Mercenary
Rarity: U
Type: Crew
Point Value: 8
Ability: Ex-Patriot. All of this ship’s cannons have L range. When this ship rolls a 6 to hit, also eliminate one cargo from the enemy ship. Cursed crew can use their abilities on this ship.Flavor text: Heavily influenced by Clandesis and the Archfiend…[Read more]
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