Ben

Interesting to put all the crew on one ship.  Tough scenario to win with – just SM and no extra points.  I suppose Harbinger could dismast one runner early and leave it for the Dorado when she eventually gets there, then the Harbinger could go after another ship.  I think I’d prefer swapping out Cat for a helmsman on the Dorado and another oa…[Read more]

What pieces would you put on L’Hercule (22 pts, 3 cargo) to deck her out the best? Overall fleet build total isn’t important here.

I personally would actually want to prioritize the cannons over boarding, mostly because they can keep firing as the ship takes hits.  There I’d want Barbinais (4 point World Hater) aboard.

Are you opposed to usin…[Read more]

No love at all for the Dreadnought? I suppose it’s just too expensive.

I like the ship, but you asked for the best English 5 masters.  I assume you’re mostly talking about regular games, and in those she’s too slow and expensive to match up well with most of the great English 5’s.  RotF Griffin (LE) would be a nice match; with him and MI Her…[Read more]

What are the best English 5 masters? Seems to me they peaked in SM with Titan and Lord Algernon. Goliath is okay. Cheap. Dreadnought is potentially super powerful but basically too expensive (and slow) to play. Swallow is very good.

Here is my Top 10 English gunships.  HMS Titan was an early peak, but the Endeavour is up there with the best of…[Read more]

New Battle Report for VASSAL Campaign Game 4!

Just finished the Michiel de Ruyter movie.  Loved it!

…do face down UTs still count for a cargo space?

Yes indeed!

@Woelf:

If I have an ability that moves an enemy ship (like an L-mover on a 5-6), how does the timing of d6 rolls work with sargasso seas when forcing a ship onto one of them?  Do I roll for the ship and that rating stays for my opponent’s next turn?  Or do (only) they roll once it comes back around to them?  If the latter, it must be assumed th…[Read more]

Ok, Please someone tell me what the resources idea is. I’ve been hearing that idea bounced around but have no clue what it means.

It’s in reference to cannofury’s Economy Edition rules.

Heh, just you wait, you haven’t seen nothing yet.

XD  Well then right back at ya partner for CG4!!  O_O