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Podcast 57 is out! RedDragon and Captain Ron from Pirates CSG Online!

That 5 master could probably come down in cost a bit, especially with Shipburner being such an all-or-nothing gamble (though you still effectively lose the ship either way). I think playtesting in the 18-22 range would be fair.  I think it should say “you may eliminate one of this ship’s non-crew cargo.” Or simply, “you may eliminate one of this…[Read more]

Heavy looking lot with SM and CC

Do you know if there are any free actions that can be used/taken during an opponent’s turn?

I assume not based on this line from the Code (which is mostly for full actions), but just wanted to make sure.

You can give actions only during your own turn and only to members of your own fleet, unless an ability specifically allows otherwise.

If this ship wins a boarding party, turn this crew face down and eliminate up to three masts from the enemy ship. This crew cannot be turned face up for a number of turns equal to that of the eliminated masts. If this ship loses a boarding party, eliminate this crew and up to three masts from this ship.

Is the “up to three masts” meant to be a…[Read more]

I am fascinated by the thought of Pirates CSG and what if it had been released post-economic crash or even if it came out within the last few years. We know that the economic situation of 2008 had an effect, but it has also been shown that interest was still high. Other issues, such as the cost of manufacturing, also played a role.

With the cost…[Read more]

I could see AofA getting a cost increase, though I am in “CG4 mode” still. Seems likely she’ll have a World Hater crew aboard.  The speed is really the only thing holding her back. Definitely a monster gunship.

Nights Bane is cool too, another one that would be quite good in 80+ point games.

How does the timing of the automatic scuttle via fire masts work? “When a ship has only fire masts, she must be scuttled on her next turn.”

Ex: Player 1 makes a Player 2 ship have only fire masts on Player 1’s turn.  For that ship, is “her next turn” the next Player 2 turn (the same round she was set alight), or the Player 2 turn after that…[Read more]

Indeed! However if any Nexus Alliance stuff makes it into the Conglomerate it will likely be stuff that is publicly visible, so ships and crew that I’ve posted here or on the Discord.

Makes sense. Just let me know when you want another tab in the Customs Database.

Nice core power ships for the new faction!

Will be fun to see how they integrate into the Conglomerate in CG4.

You’re telling me! This is that set that I mentioned waaay back in…. 2021? 2020? When you came out to visit and we had that game at Applebees.

Two years ago this week!

A new Custom Set is on its way! My brother and I have gone in together on this one, and we bring you Pirates of the Cursed Seas, the Farthest Shore!

Neat, how exciting!  I like the uniqueness of the named crew so far.  Specifically, Dr. Albert Overton is a pretty wild combo of abilities.

Is the Doctor ability always mandatory to use?  I know it doesn’t work with Sac but curious if it’s ever optional (mostly thinking about whirlpools where you’d actually prefer to lose an oarsman rather than a mast).

“When another face-up crew on this ship is would be eliminated turn it face down instead.”

Couple Ocean’s Edge Limited Edition tournament packs ending within 24 hours.

I understand that Jailhouse Dog can only be used once per round of player turns when the same ship also has Nemo’s Plans aboard.  How does the timing of trying to reuse it work in a multiplayer game?  For example, let’s say it’s a 4 player game and the JD controller is player 2. If they use it on player 3’s turn to essentially “cancel” a UT, can t…[Read more]