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Ben wrote a new post 1 month, 1 week ago

1v1 Competitive Standard 40 Point Game with Xerecs on VASSAL Great competitive game with Xerecs . Really love this game. Funny enough, in this modern age of playing,Continue reading→
Ben replied to the topic Questions About Game Rules & The Pirate Code in the forum Pirates CSG 1 month, 1 week ago

From this answer:

The rule to reveal treasure immediately is carried over from the illustrated rules, and ties into the “more than half” rule for ending the game. It’s not exactly the best way to handle the endgame, so feel free to continue ignoring those rules and keep using the multiplayer rules for everything instead.

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Ben started the topic Submit your questions for graphic, art, and packaging designer Shane Hartley! in the forum Pirates CSG 1 month, 1 week ago

Shane Hartley will be an upcoming guest on the Pirates CSG Podcast! (he is also in the game – as Thane Hartless from Mysterious Islands!)

I designed the look and feel of the game, including the logo and all the packaging (from the birth of the game till the end) and card layouts. I later also art directed the ship art and pirate po…

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Ben replied to the topic What is the most underrated ship type in the game? in the forum Pirates CSG 1 month, 2 weeks ago

I’m not sure if they’re underrated, but I’ve been growing more attached to Galleys recently. Having a pseudo-Oarsman on them is pretty nice as it often forces your opponent to expend extra time to finishing off a mastless Galley. In some cases it’s still better to just have the Oarsman, but it’s nice as a built-in feature.

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Ben replied to the topic What is the most underrated ship type in the game? in the forum Pirates CSG 1 month, 2 weeks ago

I think most players are well aware of how powerful flotillas can be, especially in deathmatch. You need the right ship to drag one around, but there are numerous good options in every nation that has them.

I’ve certainly vouched for them a lot over the years, but I’ve almost never come across someone else using one. Such great bang for the b…[Read more]
Ben replied to the topic All Pirates CSG Surveys in the forum Pirates CSG 1 month, 2 weeks ago

2023 visibility bump!
Ben started the topic What is the most underrated ship type in the game? in the forum Pirates CSG 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Just as the title says. You could choose something like 3 masted square rigged ships, but I have a feeling it’s more likely to be something that has a ship-type keyword like 3 masted submarines, or Sea Dragons, etc.

My vote would be flotillas, though krakens might be rising to challenge that.
Ben replied to the topic The eBay Sales thread in the forum Pirates CSG 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Raptor Maw alert!
Ben commented on the post, Pirates in Tampa – 3×60 game on January 29th, 2023 1 month, 2 weeks ago

I pretty much always assume everyone has the correct point total, maybe I’ll start checking/estimating more often haha. Usually it’s hard to tell, but in this case I’m pretty sure he didn’t even have any crew, so it’s kind of amazing he “got away” with it. XD

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Ben replied to the topic The eBay Sales thread in the forum Pirates CSG 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Currently up for auction – CC Mega Pack, Zeus, F&S SR’s, MI complete set, OE SR’s, various assorted set lots and pack lots. 🙂
Ben replied to the topic Battle Reports in the forum Pirates CSG 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Had a lot of fun in Florida!

4×100

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Ben wrote a new post 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pirates in Tampa – 3×60 game on January 29th, 2023 Pirates in Tampa – 3×60 1/29/2023 Pirates in Tampa continuedContinue reading→
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  I pretty much always assume everyone has the correct point total, maybe I’ll start checking/estimating more often haha. Usually it’s hard to tell, but in this case I’m pretty sure he didn’t even have any crew, so it’s kind of amazing he “got away” with it. XD
Ben replied to the topic The non-eBay Sales & Trades thread in the forum Pirates CSG 1 month, 3 weeks ago

HWG currently out of stock on SM!
Ben replied to the topic The Podcast Thread in the forum Pirates CSG 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pirates CSG Podcast #55: DHolub1!

You can listen to the audio via Anchor!

Questions of the Day:
(Ben) What would it take for you to come to Tampa next January for Gasparilla Pirate Festival and Pirates CSG events the day before and/or after?
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Ben wrote a new post 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pirates CSG Podcast #55: DHolub1!Pirates CSG Podcast #55: DHolub1! You can listen to the audioContinue reading→
Ben wrote a new post 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tampa Pirate Invasion! 4×100 Pirates CSG game the day after Gasparilla – January 29th, 2023 Tampa Pirate Invasion! 100 Point post-Gasparilla Chaos! 1/29/2023 After some planning andContinue reading→
Ben commented on the post, Maelstrom Game Mat and House Rules 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Woelf,
That makes sense. At some point I’ll playtest the rules I laid out and see if any modifications are optimal. I think it would depend on how dangerous the players want the environment to be. Thanks for commenting!
Ben

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Ben replied to the topic The Random Topic Thread in the forum Pirates CSG 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pretty cool to see my Black Pearl picture in the Top 10 (#9 of 55) of the 2022 BGG yearly photo contest! Thanks to all who voted!
Ben replied to the topic The non-eBay Sales & Trades thread in the forum Pirates CSG 2 months ago

HWG’s daily deal for 1/26 is $21 off an RV box: http://wholesalegaming.biz/pirates/
Ben replied to the topic Questions About Game Rules & The Pirate Code in the forum Pirates CSG 2 months ago

Because they can only shoot something that’s surrounded, the target will always be within range of every tentacle, and removing specific ones won’t alter its lines of fire any any meaningful way.

Interesting. I was thinking more if the kraken got cancelled, and could therefore shoot at ships it wasn’t surrounding.
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