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Ben replied to the topic Battle Reports in the forum Pirates CSG 5 years, 5 months ago

At long last, this game is finally made public.
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Pirates for Thanksgiving In Quarantine Aboard A Destroyer
This is a simple game I played on my Navy ship with a fellow Sailor while in quarantine! (shortly after getting to the ship on deployment) It was played […]
Ben replied to the topic Custom Ships (post your custom game pieces here!) in the forum Pirates CSG 5 years, 5 months ago

@JW Darkhurst: Good to see you here again! I just “returned” recently and I’m greatly looking forward to this year’s summer game! 🙂

I think the Olmak is more powerful than the Ignika. A string of bad rolls with the Ignika will leave you with no crew.

Agreed. Kinda think I might like to use The Olmak though… XD

@Derrick Derksen: Did you t…[Read more]
Ben replied to the topic Pulls/Purchases Thread in the forum Pirates CSG 5 years, 5 months ago

As far as good pulls, we pulled most of the rare cards including both the HMS Grand Temple and Divine Dragon. We built probably 20 ships so far and that was a blast.

Awesome, glad you had fun with it!!
Ben commented on the post, Different Set Editions – A Visual Guide 5 years, 5 months ago

Woelf is on point as always. I don’t think the packs or boxes were different from 1st Printing of SM vs. 1st Edition not 1st printing.

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Ben commented on the post, The World Game – Ruleset 5 years, 5 months ago

For making playable maps, it’s generally good to have islands at similar distances from each other. That can make an ocean a bit boring, so I like to include archipelagos or clusters sometimes – with the caveat that all of them have to be wild islands. That way a faction can’t pick their HI right next to a bunch of wild islands.

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Ben replied to the topic The non-eBay Sales & Trades thread in the forum Pirates CSG 5 years, 5 months ago

I just purchased both of the Gale Force Nine island sets from Noble Knight Games as a bundled deal for a great price. Check it out!

Thanks for the tip, I just picked up a pair so I’ll finally have them!
Ben commented on the post, The World Game – Ruleset 5 years, 5 months ago

Cool! I’m worried there might be holes in the ruleset, Xerecs and I just haven’t found them yet since we haven’t started the game haha.

Sometime I can probably show you on video how I would make a big map if you want.

Ben

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Ben replied to the topic The Random (PCSG) Topic Thread in the forum Pirates CSG 5 years, 5 months ago

Yeah I just saw that video the other day, it’s really cool! I like how you can still take the mast “out” while decreasing risk of breakage.
Ben replied to the topic Pulls/Purchases Thread in the forum Pirates CSG 5 years, 5 months ago

Is there somewhere I can find a set list for OE so that I know what I am looking for?

As soon as you crack a pack you’ll see an OE checklist with the game pieces on it, but you can also use the Master Spreadsheet.
Ben replied to the topic Introduce Yourself! Join the Crew! in the forum Pirates CSG 5 years, 5 months ago

I just recently discovered Pirates two days ago and order my first product for the game this morning. I bought a box of OE and can’t wait to get started. I don’t have much else to add at this time. Happy sailing.

Welcome aboard Derrick! 😀 Sounds like you’re off to a great start!
Ben commented on the post, The World Game – Ruleset 5 years, 5 months ago

Indeed, Game Ideas is the page with the rulesets. I have to say, looking at The World Game rules is probably the most overwhelming thing someone new to the game could do. 😀 But I’m glad you’re interested!

I can send you the Caribbean map file. You can import VASSAL saved game files (.vsav) which for Pirates CSG are the maps/oceans. You can…[Read more]

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Ben replied to the topic Wooden Ships made by Cloud of Craft Gaming on Etsy in the forum Pirates CSG 5 years, 5 months ago

I realize this is an old thread, but how did the process work for a custom ship? Did you submit artwork for the piece? Or is it just the ship’s name, stats, & special ability(s)?

I gave Luca the ship’s name and stats and he did most of the artwork design for most of the ships I ordered from him. I gave him some ideas and guided his efforts but ov…[Read more]
Ben replied to the topic I will not be available nearly as much in the Navy in the forum Pirates CSG 5 years, 5 months ago

I was referring to a campaign game ruleset specifically, I understand the rules for the base game pretty well, even if I’m a novice at how to apply them effectively.

Here you go – Game Ideas. I highly recommend any of the first 3.
Ben commented on the post, The World Game – Ruleset 5 years, 5 months ago

I’ve got the perfect thing for you: Guide to Huge Games
The players of CG4 share your passion for very long games! However, it would be even harder to find someone to play a physical campaign game with, if you’re not looking for something on VASSAL.

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Ben replied to the topic Generals, the land conversion mod in the forum Pirates CSG 5 years, 5 months ago

I am also highly considering starting a youtube channel where I will post videos about Pirates CSG, my customs, and my future original tabletop projects (though that is still a while out).

That sounds really cool!

I like the sound of Generals. I’ve never been obsessed with land warfare by itself, so I’d want to use it in conjunction with…[Read more]
Ben replied to the topic The eBay Sales thread in the forum Pirates CSG 5 years, 5 months ago

is this a factory set which include LE ?

I ended up buying it so eventually we’ll find out! XD

What a long strange journey it has been.

Lol! I’m glad to have followed your auctions while at sea, even if I couldn’t respond to the posts on here. It is pretty wild how valuable some of the stuff has gotten. An MI SE box just went for about $110.
Ben replied to the topic The Random (PCSG) Topic Thread in the forum Pirates CSG 5 years, 5 months ago

@Bartek: Yes, the Delusion is the GITD ship in the Plunder Pack.

@Countupyourcoyne: I did some 3D printing last year but the folks at the Discord have far outpaced anything I accomplished last fall.
Ben replied to the topic Is there anything "fancy" you do in games or with your collection? in the forum Pirates CSG 5 years, 5 months ago

Also I found these great magnetic maneuver/range markers available on Etsy.

I just saw those the other day for the first time and they look pretty good! My only concern would be exact/precise measurements from the ends of them.
Ben replied to the topic The Fleets Thread in the forum Pirates CSG 5 years, 5 months ago

@Max: Looks like a pretty solid fleet.
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