Pirates with Ben | Chris | Activity https://pirateswithben.com/members/crsluggo/activity/ Activity feed for Chris. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:06:14 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 a25dfe36dd3eb8d1c37816b1e20a65a7 Chris replied to the topic Custom Ships (post your custom game pieces here!) in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/custom-ships-post-your-custom-game-pieces-here/page/53/#post-19011 Fri, 05 Jul 2024 15:15:22 -0700 That’s a great looking ship & crew Ben! I’m looking forward to taking delivery of my copy in the near future!

]]> 0 0ca94b99e0786ae40a93b1d06744599e Chris replied to the topic Pulls/Purchases Thread in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/pulls-purchases-thread/page/3/#post-13227 Wed, 26 May 2021 01:15:02 -0700 Very Nice! I haven’t seen one of those yet!

 

My nephew and I broke open 36 packs of Revolution on Saturday and found a nice selection including Black Swan, HMS Swallow, Bonhomme Richard, Constitution, Enterprise, 8 Unique Treasures, etc.

 

]]> 0 8e482c17ae77f8d3ad2ee778d00c7fa5 Chris replied to the topic The Videos Thread in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/the-videos-thread/#post-13217 Mon, 24 May 2021 20:41:52 -0700 So which custom ships do you like better? The wooden variety from Cloud of Craft? Or the 3D printed versions offered by Vulkan?

]]> 0 4cee9065ae287eab63d6a32673e20506 Chris replied to the topic Is there anything "fancy" you do in games or with your collection? in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/is-there-anything-fancy-you-do-in-games-or-with-your-collection/#post-13212 Fri, 21 May 2021 21:44:06 -0700 Also, my wife & mother-in-law were kind enough to make me a custom, quilted playmat for Pirates! It looks FANTASTIC!

]]> 0 d1b4fb165580dbf0a5661753636f5680 Chris replied to the topic Is there anything "fancy" you do in games or with your collection? in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/is-there-anything-fancy-you-do-in-games-or-with-your-collection/#post-13211 Fri, 21 May 2021 21:19:58 -0700

]]> 0 6f78b7665f0bf1fb838ec853946b4c71 Chris replied to the topic Is there anything "fancy" you do in games or with your collection? in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/is-there-anything-fancy-you-do-in-games-or-with-your-collection/#post-13210 Fri, 21 May 2021 21:15:56 -0700 <div class=”bbp-reply-content”>

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.

You do not measure off the ends. There are divots on the sides, bisecting the magnets, that mark the movement/range distance.

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]]> 0 3c2bd37f173561f4d730bd8bda720169 Chris posted a new activity comment https://pirateswithben.com/the-return-massive-progress-epic-selloffs-cg4-continues-soon-pirates-with-ben-blog-70/#comment-425 Tue, 18 May 2021 20:57:22 -0700 Thanks for the links Ben! They will be helpful as I move forward on my project.

In reply to - Ben wrote a new post The Return | Massive Progress | Epic Selloffs | CG4 Continues Soon | Pirates with Ben Blog #70Question of the Day:Continue reading→ ]]> f3da3b46adc7785b413edc495770dec3 Chris posted a new activity comment https://pirateswithben.com/the-return-massive-progress-epic-selloffs-cg4-continues-soon-pirates-with-ben-blog-70/#comment-423 Tue, 18 May 2021 00:25:01 -0700 Awesome Vlog post Ben! I really am enjoying this fresh renaissance in the Pirates game!

Question for you: did you ever put together a spreadsheet for suggested point costs for custom ships? E.G. sail/cannon ranks, hold, speed, special abilities, etc

I’m wanting to order some custom ships but could use a guide to help with point cost(s).

In reply to - Ben wrote a new post The Return | Massive Progress | Epic Selloffs | CG4 Continues Soon | Pirates with Ben Blog #70Question of the Day:Continue reading→ ]]> 325838ae3d2ef37625fa11c5fd0a4f51 Chris replied to the topic The non-eBay Sales & Trades thread in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/the-non-ebay-sales-trades-thread/page/5/#post-13172 Thu, 13 May 2021 01:48:37 -0700 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!

]]> 0 d99325c5c5c118092bad2b3997365fdb Chris replied to the topic Wooden Ships made by Cloud of Craft Gaming on Etsy in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/wooden-ships-made-by-cloud-of-craft-gaming-on-etsy/#post-13147 Thu, 06 May 2021 03:20:11 -0700

PS: How did your complete inventory go?

Thanks for asking, it went well! Introduced my nephew to the basics of the game and looking to start building him a fleet.

]]> 0 02b65d668c265b959bd6c1e078c135cf Chris replied to the topic Wooden Ships made by Cloud of Craft Gaming on Etsy in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/wooden-ships-made-by-cloud-of-craft-gaming-on-etsy/#post-13142 Wed, 05 May 2021 22:38:07 -0700 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)?

]]> 0 49d7c6333389f91e1f88fefe0e341eea Chris replied to the topic The Random (PCSG) Topic Thread in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/the-random-topic-thread/page/8/#post-13116 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 19:00:13 -0700 Thanks for the info! I’ll look into those options.

]]> 0 31fb368ffa41e8d3c007ef4506b837c8 Chris replied to the topic Is there anything "fancy" you do in games or with your collection? in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/is-there-anything-fancy-you-do-in-games-or-with-your-collection/#post-13114 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 22:13:44 -0700 I realize this is an old thread, but I wanted to add that I’m looking at getting a couple sets of the GF9 islands. Also I found these great magnetic maneuver/range markers available on Etsy.

]]> 0 bab369470fe2c2e925bee4fa08a3ea05 Chris replied to the topic The Random (PCSG) Topic Thread in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/the-random-topic-thread/page/7/#post-13110 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 12:23:16 -0700 I have a nephew I’m looking to introduce Pirates to. He has an interest in dragons and other fantasy elements. Which faction(s) offer the most in that realm?

]]> 0 bef9467a97c0fb1fe1032e43033cc8e5 Chris replied to the topic The 3D Printing Thread in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/the-3d-printing-thread/#post-13010 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 03:53:14 -0800 The fort is quite impressive! 3D printing has really opened up the possibilities for new and/or custom Pirates material.

]]> 0 ca7042c12fb9a7c70aef6b1582a446bf Chris posted a new activity comment https://pirateswithben.com/breaking-the-game-plus-a-global-biological-terrorist-attack-threat/#comment-360 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 02:11:38 -0700 It seems to me Pirate “intel” will give them the edge over the Cursed monster fleet. The Pirates can sit back and pick off the weakest ships of the Cursed fleet while they are otherwise engaged in taking out the other players. But, that is just my opinion… I’ll wait and see how this all plays out.

In reply to - Ben wrote a new post BREAKING THE GAME | + A Global Biological Terrorist Attack Threat BREAKING THE GAME Plus: A Global BiologicalContinue reading→ ]]> 6fffe7d992eb6c63d26e86dad93cc12b Chris replied to the topic A 2020 Pirates Initiative? in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/a-2020-pirates-initiative/#post-10807 Wed, 08 Apr 2020 21:51:08 -0700 My wife is sewing/quilting a playmat for me complete with non-skid backing. I plan on teaching her the game once that is finished.

]]> 0 cce8eaa16f2c391f3466048383a0a9f5 Chris replied to the topic My Contribution to the extinction of endangered Wild Pirates CSG packs in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/my-contribution-to-the-extinction-of-endangered-wild-pirates-csg-packs/#post-10799 Wed, 08 Apr 2020 16:00:30 -0700 I just opened a Revolution Special Edition Box! In addition to the Franklin, I pulled some nice ships like the Panda, HMS Swallow &  the Unique Treasure  Sextant.

]]> 0 be7b12bbb1abd70d0abb603a062d3651 Chris posted a new activity comment https://pirateswithben.com/pirates-csg-podcast-51-getempowder-war-stories/#comment-316 Sun, 05 Apr 2020 11:19:41 -0700 I really like the idea of playing all sea monsters as a chaos faction that is a hazard to all other fleets on the table. I’ve been pondering this idea for some time and it was great to hear other player(s) running with similar thoughts!

In reply to - Ben wrote a new post Pirates CSG Podcast #51: Getempowder War Stories!Pirates CSG Podcast #51: Getempowder War Stories! You canContinue reading→ ]]> 7feb56e4b967897a1c8bd31f4c739df2 Chris replied to the topic I will not be available nearly as much in the Navy in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/joining-the-navy-i-will-not-be-available-nearly-as-much/#post-10212 Sun, 17 Nov 2019 00:38:49 -0800 Good Luck in the Navy Ben! Look forward to hearing from you when you can!

]]> 0 1bcbb75199ca8ac6421f966859f80e5c Chris replied to the topic How crucial is a helmsman? in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/how-crucial-is-a-helmsman/#post-4249 Tue, 16 Apr 2019 01:19:36 -0700 I really appreciate how much work can be done with just a captain/helmsman combo. Especially if you are engaging in any hit-and-run play or cutting off a gold runner’s escape.

]]> 0 990561e02e27d04fa3db3ac6ff5b9191 Chris replied to the topic The Podcast Thread in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/the-podcast-thread/page/2/#post-4247 Tue, 16 Apr 2019 01:00:31 -0700 Great podcast with Mike Selinker! I felt he shed a fair amount of light onto the inner workings and the development of Pirates.

 

QotD: Yes, I would have loved to seen the Dutch implemented into the game.  I imagine their faction would be heavy gold runners with warships that could go toe-to-toe with the English any day of the week. Perhaps…[Read more]

]]> 0 44aac3eadeae5ceba7e08fd2408fc697 Chris replied to the topic Fallen Heroes Thread in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/fallen-heroes-thread/#post-4024 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 23:24:30 -0700 I generally utilize a dry-erase marker to cross out the affected mast(s) on the ships base plate.

]]> 0 aebdf41d2c066c388f2cc08c960abe15 Chris replied to the topic The Random (PCSG) Topic Thread in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/the-random-topic-thread/#post-3135 Sat, 09 Feb 2019 12:45:29 -0800 Has anyone in the Pirating community played a PC game titled East India Company? It’s a decent game in the age of sail.

]]> 0 867ef7726e1f8202fd1d95b2fa85226c Chris replied to the topic Fight for Gibraltar continues? in the forum Black Mongoose Tavern https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/fight-for-gibraltar-continues/#post-3112 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 02:11:09 -0800 In a somewhat related topic, I recently watched this neat program on the BBC about the Spanish Armada. I think you might enjoy it!

]]> 0 447c1e83719e31f31ca43ab8f586a2e4 Chris replied to the topic Best Music for Pirates Games in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/best-music-for-pirates-games/#post-3031 Mon, 04 Feb 2019 23:37:34 -0800 If you are willing to go  a bit unconventional, the themes to Star Trek First Contact or Voyager are simply stunning. You cannot go wrong with some Jerry Goldsmith!

]]> 0 a24cc9486f2a711a45c965c9b5ba4e33 Chris replied to the topic The Podcast Thread in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/the-podcast-thread/#post-3028 Mon, 04 Feb 2019 23:09:32 -0800 I enjoyed the casual discussion on all things Pirates.  Thanks for posting it!  As a topic you may want to discuss, what are your thoughts on the current market of Pirates items? Is it still overall a sellers market? Or have prices started to shift back towards the buyer again?

]]> 0 f4a9550a8d2633e1627507e717ec2e2c Chris replied to the topic The Podcast Thread in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/the-podcast-thread/#post-3012 Sun, 03 Feb 2019 21:56:08 -0800 Hard to believe we are at podcast 40… That’s a lot of Pirates content!

]]> 0 c42c4b69be1f0c8573a1e8cba4e48f25 Chris replied to the topic Best Music for Pirates Games in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/best-music-for-pirates-games/#post-3011 Sun, 03 Feb 2019 21:53:47 -0800 Some tracks I enjoy would include the Dropkick Murphys, some Muse, and some E.S. Posthumus.

The soundtrack from Master And Commander may provide you with some inspiration….

]]> 0 a9803553937a95a4bce838c95155d85f Chris replied to the topic Blank packs? in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/blank-packs/#post-2822 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:48:06 -0800 I personally like the idea! I think guidelines or a clear list of the ability costs would help curb OP builds. I would like to see a “generic” sailing/warship art for the cards and then the player would fill in the name, cannons, cargo, speed, & ability(s). Add up all the factors and there is your point value.

]]> 0 4369e409d5a6a53d3e5fa7ab16e4dad4 Chris replied to the topic Questions About Game Rules & The Pirate Code in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/questions-about-game-rules-the-pirate-code-the-no-duplicates-list/#post-2816 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 01:40:49 -0800 Thank you for getting me an answer so quickly!

]]> 0 1bf6b6a6067398aa01f0db4fb12c6bb6 Chris replied to the topic Questions About Game Rules & The Pirate Code in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/questions-about-game-rules-the-pirate-code-the-no-duplicates-list/#post-2812 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 01:19:29 -0800 I have a question, Does Ruth Lee reduce reduce the cost of Native Canoes?

]]> 0 3d761a2b70d91184e606aaf338b3759d Chris replied to the topic The Podcast Thread in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/the-podcast-thread/#post-2766 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 03:24:05 -0800 Yay! the first Pirates podcast of 2019! I really appreciate the work that has gone into producing the content.

]]> 0 8c900c20bbe474c0e7ac94e2a69e3b3b Chris posted a new activity comment http://pirateswithben.com/what-is-a-pokeship/#comment-14 Wed, 05 Dec 2018 00:54:22 -0800 LOL! It’s funny that you found this to be a thread worth saving….

In reply to - Ben wrote a new post What is a pokéship? Originally posted to Miniature Trading on June 23rd 2017 What is a “Continue reading→ ]]> 9b94ecdfaa9aa7b71fb77d6fef7db607 Chris replied to the topic The Podcast Thread in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/the-podcast-thread/#post-2206 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 02:40:19 -0800 Well, since you asked, I would like to hear a discussion on various historical ships represented in the game. Perhaps comparing/contrasting their role and setup in the game as opposed to reality. Why some persons or ships never made it into the game. For example, why no HMS Victory or Lord Nelson? Why is the Philadelphia a 2-masted blockade runner…[Read more]

]]> 0 a9b65de71029c4af709295daeaccf385 Chris replied to the topic The Podcast Thread in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/the-podcast-thread/#post-2146 Fri, 23 Nov 2018 14:19:37 -0800 Thanks for posting! I’m planning on listening at some point over the weekend.

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