Pirates with Ben | Jonathan Bowen | Activity https://pirateswithben.com/members/j-w-darkhurst/activity/ Activity feed for Jonathan Bowen. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:46:44 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 421fa4e33b43cd3edc42046b2397ded2 Jonathan Bowen replied to the topic No Sails Fleet Challenge in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/no-sails-fleet-challenge/#post-17740 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 23:25:34 -0800 Hello there!
Submitting my fleet I posted in discord, here to the official forum as well.

[Accept No Sub-stitute](https://psmlist.com/public/fleet/show/9548438447/accept_no_sub_stitute)

]]> 0 b88c148827f8f12991ee0b2f4a7751f7 Jonathan Bowen replied to the topic Pirate Stories in the forum Black Mongoose Tavern https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/pirate-stories/#post-16708 Sun, 02 Jul 2023 09:04:10 -0700 Hello good friends! It’s truly been too long.
Gather your favorite drinks, and take a seat; I’ve got yet another chapter of the story of the Farthest Shore for ye….

Mercenary

The shores of the Isle of Berk were stormy and tumultuous, as usual. Ships of various style, size, and flag were moored as safely as possible to the ancient docks of the…[Read more]

]]> 0 b99968efbdf35392ca917936c00e4001 Jonathan Bowen replied to the topic Pirate Stories in the forum Black Mongoose Tavern https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/pirate-stories/#post-15430 Sat, 17 Sep 2022 04:21:55 -0700 It’s been a long time, my friends. But of course, I come with another part of our story. Gather ’round, pour yer preferred brew; for our story is about to begin…

France

Capitaine Mathis Artus sat across from Commandant François Moreau at the table. He studied Moreau’s face as the news was broken to the room. Gasps of surprise and shocked…[Read more]

]]> 0 3cfaa71328540f4c33f866698f56e26a Jonathan Bowen replied to the topic Pirate Stories in the forum Black Mongoose Tavern https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/pirate-stories/#post-14366 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 09:03:38 -0800 Ah, welcome back friends! It’s been a while, but I’m here again, and you’re here again! And I imagine you’re here for another story, eh? Well yer in luck! Because I happen to know the next part of the story of the Farthest Shore….

Spain

Capitán José Miranda loosened and straightened the collar of his shirt. He knew Almirante Garcia-Fernandez w…[Read more]

]]> 0 78e66f176c690af76411e8f12a2a8d3a Jonathan Bowen replied to the topic End of Year Creative Fleet Challenge! Potential Prize=Pirate Booty! in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/end-of-year-creative-fleet-challenge/#post-14287 Sun, 02 Jan 2022 01:55:23 -0800 Woo, first Fleet Challenge! I feel accomplished now. Looking forward to the next one!
I’ll probably post either all or a couple of the more interesting (or amusing) extra fleets tomorrow, for laughs and giggles. I went and gave them all little nicknames, so that’ll be fun to go over. 😀

]]> 0 ae9925d25d9c44be3b1e8791341143c1 Jonathan Bowen replied to the topic End of Year Creative Fleet Challenge! Potential Prize=Pirate Booty! in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/end-of-year-creative-fleet-challenge/#post-14283 Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:53:46 -0800 Alrighty! Finally decided on a fleet to use for the challenge! I made like, 10 fleets. I don’t know why. I can share ’em later tho, if people are interested.

So! Unlike most of the above participants, and indeed, most other players, I tend to not focus on terrain/island count, UTs, or overall game setup, but instead rather focus on the pieces…[Read more]

]]> 0 386dc57bda7b95fa65435243132d2c5b Jonathan Bowen replied to the topic End of Year Creative Fleet Challenge! Potential Prize=Pirate Booty! in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/end-of-year-creative-fleet-challenge/#post-14281 Fri, 31 Dec 2021 20:30:10 -0800 Understood. Thanks for clearing that up!

]]> 0 715c060da12227933496517176d8b200 Jonathan Bowen replied to the topic End of Year Creative Fleet Challenge! Potential Prize=Pirate Booty! in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/end-of-year-creative-fleet-challenge/#post-14279 Fri, 31 Dec 2021 07:54:01 -0800 Question about piece legalities for this challenge: Are the Unreleased pieces meant for SS/RtSS legal for use? I know you listed specific banned pieces, and said that RtSS was allowed, but does that extend to the Unreleased sections?

]]> 0 40f7d07c29703b3e79962d12271990e3 Jonathan Bowen replied to the topic Pirate Stories in the forum Black Mongoose Tavern https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/pirate-stories/#post-14060 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 08:50:28 -0800 Welcome again, friends, to the Black Mongoose Tavern! I see yer back again, for another story, no doubt! So pull up a chair and grab a drink, and we’ll get right to it! Now where was I…?

The Cursed

The knock on Davy Jones’ door was surprising. Most of the men, along with the other, indescribable creatures of the undead, were too afraid to even…[Read more]

]]> 0 7aa72b707b02856924ba6b15ef6491a3 Jonathan Bowen replied to the topic Pirate Stories in the forum Black Mongoose Tavern https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/pirate-stories/#post-14051 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 10:33:10 -0800 Welcome again, ye laddies and lasses, to the Black Mongoose Tavern! And tonight, I’ll be continuing me tale from the Farthest Shore.

Tonight’s story is all about only the best, most respected people of the sea: Pirates! Just like ourselves! Now settle down, grab your favorite drink, and listen to tonight’s chapter of the Tale of the Farthest…[Read more]

]]> 0 e9905b3b6b07f1f8705739d58ccb9e04 Jonathan Bowen replied to the topic Pirate Stories in the forum Black Mongoose Tavern https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/pirate-stories/#post-14033 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 07:41:43 -0700 Welcome again, friends! Tonight, we continue our tales from the Farthest Shore. And who better to continue with than the Americans! So pull up a chair, pour yourself a drink, and listen to tonight’s Tale of the Tavern…

America

Admiral Nicholas Jackson stood in his quarters aboard the Justice II. He looked out the windows towards the golden…[Read more]

]]> 0 bc8e43b64c2db9e7047586681b617989 Jonathan Bowen replied to the topic Pirate Stories in the forum Black Mongoose Tavern https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/pirate-stories/#post-13983 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 08:16:19 -0700 Hello once again, my friends! It’s been a while since we sat together in the Black Mongoose, and even longer since I had a story for ya…
Yes, it be that special time again; time for another Tale of the Tavern. This one be a new tale, with new pirates, sailors, and maybe even new monsters, too. So settle down, grab a drink, or maybe something to…[Read more]

]]> 0 164b3dccdb56468b5061ef94da30d707 Jonathan Bowen 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/37/#post-13215 Sun, 23 May 2021 19:37:42 -0700 Hello I’m back yet again! And while I doubt what I have to share next will be Earth-shatteringly broken, stuff will eventually get to that level. 😅

But anyways! I’ve got a few more Unique Treasures to share with y’all, also unreleased from Dark Tides, so buckle up, because today, you’re getting six of ’em!

154. The Pakari: Once per turn, roll a…[Read more]

]]> 0 5d0c4b1c0901e783963caacc67b73221 Jonathan Bowen 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/37/#post-13169 Wed, 12 May 2021 18:43:08 -0700 @ Xerecs
Hmmm, alright. Seems pretty fair. Would you want to come up with the proper wording for it, or do you want me to draft up the retcon? (Moreover, do you just want to copy Necklace of the Sky lol)

-Darkhurst

]]> 0 508f6c9a5a2cadd502ee1c5b2ed517c8 Jonathan Bowen 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/37/#post-13165 Wed, 12 May 2021 06:12:31 -0700 Hey-o! How’s everybody doing? Yes, I still exist; I’m just as surprised as you all.

Anyway, I come bearing some old customs that didn’t get released because they weren’t finished! So buckle up, because we’re going aaalllll the way back to Pirates of the Dark Tides!

These pieces are Unique Treasures that I had ideas for, but never really gave…[Read more]

]]> 0 50525cac9d7b1000581f938cd64a1666 Jonathan Bowen 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/36/#post-12710 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 06:28:40 -0800 Hello! I see there’s been some reactions to my most recent custom pieces, so here I am to reply

@Ben:

I see your point about Master Gunner and Holy Sword; adjustments can be made in costing pieces in the future, and I can post a retconned ability definition probably by tomorrow if I can remember to post lol.

On the topic of most of the ships at…[Read more]

]]> 0 df455ae1971b0492e9122d884d1b8c64 Jonathan Bowen 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/36/#post-12601 Sun, 25 Oct 2020 08:47:58 -0700 Hello once again, everyone! This is going to be the conclusion of Pirates of the Eldest Seas!
*cheering noises yay*
It’s been a very long time since this set started; and now, it’s coming to an end.

But first, @Xerecs: I usually gauge the cannon/boarding bonus at 5 points, so the Admiral is 8 points without the UPS, which is probably around 3-4…[Read more]

]]> 0 ea4a75fff4fae587a8e82a35df8c6384 Jonathan Bowen 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/36/#post-12482 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 05:25:04 -0700 Hello again, all! As promised, I have the second to last post from Eldest Seas!
This post is kind of special, because it would be a Mail Order Special, like the Zeus from Ocean’s Edge. For this particular piece I took inspiration from an old Japanese movie called “The Hidden Fortress” that I saw in a film class. Sadly, though, the movie was not…[Read more]

]]> 0 bbe1fadca261478ca66150b0e6178e24 Jonathan Bowen 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/36/#post-12455 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 06:18:56 -0700 Heeeeeyyyyyy
It’s been a bit longer than I promised, but I’m still here! And now, we’re moving into the final legs of Pirates of the Eldest Seas!

But before I begin, I will restate what Xerecs has said in regards to the Holy Sword keyword. Yes, it seems a little OP, but it can only affect The Cursed, and it’s effect is limited to your turn. So it…[Read more]

]]> 0 1091b39f60caecff56d5532da571816c Jonathan Bowen 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/36/#post-12362 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 20:50:01 -0700 Hello again, everyone. I totally dropped off the face of the Earth for a while, and I can confirm, it is not flat. But now that I’m back, I can finish posting my custom set, Pirates of the Eldest Seas!

*insert cricket noises here*

Yeah, it’s been a looooong time. I will be continuing where I left off, with the French, right before the end of the…[Read more]

]]> 0 7c6580a1a965f8fc4bf7d16dca422c4f Jonathan Bowen 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/31/#post-10700 Sun, 15 Mar 2020 17:37:31 -0700 Alright, I’m back again, and this time I’m not about to pass out from sleep deprivation.
So let’s get into the next couple of French pieces from Eldest Seas!

Relevant Keywords

Sniper: You may double the range of this ship’s cannons each turn, but you must roll a 6 to hit.

Privateer: This piece may use its abilities on any ship, but it gains the…[Read more]

]]> 0 1ad75e84ec1d38cf508b299a8716cb9c Jonathan Bowen 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/31/#post-10692 Wed, 11 Mar 2020 03:14:54 -0700 Hello again, all
I have brought the next two French pieces from Eldest Seas!
This will be short and to the point because I’m awake at *insert post time* and I probably need sleep

Keywords

–Armed Merchant: Once per turn, as a free action, one of this ship’s canons may shoot at one enemy target in range. This shot cannot have its range or rank i…[Read more]

]]> 0 74f2ebd6d3e0c5112fec9fae5b37e99d Jonathan Bowen 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/31/#post-10684 Fri, 06 Mar 2020 21:56:55 -0800 @Woelf:

I was thinking, for the Axiom, that I might just change her ability to be a speed boost on that one turn. It’ll just make it easier all around, while still maintaining a similarity to the original draft idea.

I have once again fallen behind on posts; so double today!
Coming at you now are the first French pieces of Eldest Seas

Relevant…[Read more]

]]> 0 e15bcb9708aabacf3375c0a9f61909e1 Jonathan Bowen 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/30/#post-10662 Sat, 22 Feb 2020 12:19:36 -0800 @Woelf: I can see what you mean about Axiom’s ability as breakable. I’ve written up a possible edit for her second ability though

1. Once per turn, if this is at her cargo limit, and you can draw a straight line to her Home Island, you may eliminate one of this ship’s crew. If you do, she gets +S+S to her base move, but can only be given move…[Read more]

]]> 0 39962efdf18fbd24512ab4aaa37ab811 Jonathan Bowen 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/30/#post-10654 Thu, 20 Feb 2020 00:01:40 -0800 Well, it has been more than too long since I’ve posted here.
So I do believe a double post is in order tonight.

Relevant Keywords

–Ambassador: Crew of any nationality may use their abilities on this ship.

–Repeating Guns: When this ship is given a shoot action, you may declare that she is using repeating guns. If all cannons hit during that…[Read more]

]]> 0 6f6db753fad1427f81f3cb7303e02188 Jonathan Bowen 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/30/#post-10636 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 17:22:43 -0800 @Xerecs: I like that ability as-is, but that’s probably because I helped you make it lol

Yes, I have returned. But I didn’t bring pizza, I brought a couple more American pieces from Eldest Seas! So let’s get into it!

–Blockade Runner: This ship gets +1 to ramming and boarding rolls. This ship can’t have her masts rammed off.

15. USS…[Read more]

]]> 0 0889a559da2a4038dd0b81b17e87fdc4 Jonathan Bowen 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/30/#post-10629 Mon, 13 Jan 2020 19:37:53 -0800 Alright, Xerecs I hear you there about the Subjugator.
I can start edit works on her, and release an official retcon at or near the end of this faction.

Until then, I’ve got the next two American Pieces from Eldest Seas! A couple of crew this time.

Relevant Keyword

–Reroll: Once per turn, you may reroll any die roll you make for this ship; you…[Read more]

]]> 0 58461600ec048108f268fe95405961be Jonathan Bowen 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/30/#post-10626 Sun, 12 Jan 2020 13:46:25 -0800 @Xerecs: Yes

Alright, I lied. Ima post more today, not yesterday
SO, back to the Americans of Eldest Seas! (skipping #10 for now because it has Repeating Guns)

Relevant Keywords:

–Canceler: Once per turn, one crew or ship within S of this ship cannot use its ability this turn.

–Privateer: This piece may use its abilities on any ship, but it…[Read more]

]]> 0 97b504772b984555ae0c2c1d8d086f07 Jonathan Bowen 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/30/#post-10624 Sun, 12 Jan 2020 03:05:19 -0800 @Xerecs: Yes; the second shots happen after all of the first ones.
Also, yes; ALL viable cannons must be fired and hit in order to activate Repeating Guns.
One of the reasons why (I think) the majority of RG ships have one cannon rank across the board, or have very similar/close ones.

-Darkhurst

]]> 0 a0121a65a320ea3dabc0648c0ecde527 Jonathan Bowen 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/30/#post-10622 Sat, 11 Jan 2020 21:41:20 -0800 Alright everybody
Not an update post, but a question.

On my custom Keyword, Repeating Guns, should I make the following changes:

(current)
Repeating Guns: When this ship is given a shoot action, you may declare that she is using repeating guns. If all cannons hit during that shoot action, each cannon may shoot again. (This action does not count…[Read more]

]]> 0 2fa515efd8342f274629a84ad55ffc10 Jonathan Bowen 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/30/#post-10619 Sat, 11 Jan 2020 03:54:34 -0800 An extra cargo can probably be arranged. How would that affect the point cost?
Also, there is one crew, of the eight Americans, that has no link 😅😂

-Darkhurst

]]> 0 ae690aaa3b0d8a8be5e9397b6ed55ecb Jonathan Bowen 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/30/#post-10617 Sat, 11 Jan 2020 03:15:18 -0800 Alrighty, who’s ready for some more Americans from Eldest Seas?
*crickets*
’cause here they are! 😃

Relevant keywords:

–Man-O’-War: Once, before you give this ship a shoot action, roll a d6. On a result of an odd number, her cannons become 2-rank for this turn. On a result of an even number, she eliminates two masts with each hit for this…[Read more]

]]> 0 e0abaed2636948b2fced3bc2001b4413 Jonathan Bowen 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/30/#post-10614 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 23:50:36 -0800 @Xerecs: I’m sure you’d still find a way 😂

Hello again, all!
Time for more Americans from Eldest Seas!

Relevant Keywords

–Sub-Hunter: This ship may shoot at submerged targets within S of her.

–World-Hater: This ship gets +1 to her cannon rolls against any [non-faction] ship.

5. USS Breach
Points: 17
Masts: 4
Cannons: 2L, 3L, 3L, 2L
Cargo:…[Read more]

]]> 0 4b23adca7e11ebececef6cd4cba3ff29 Jonathan Bowen 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/30/#post-10607 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 03:17:22 -0800 @Ben: That is a lot of pieces 😂

I like the cross-faction link with the King of Alnor; it’s something that WK did that one time and then never experimented with again, really, which is a shame since it opens a bunch of story-driven possibilities.

I especially like Bahamut 😃 (What can I say, I’m a dragon-lover)
While I know nothing about its…[Read more]

]]> 0 bbeb48aaa06353a513ea80bf75d5e033 Jonathan Bowen 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/30/#post-10585 Sat, 28 Dec 2019 15:40:13 -0800 Hello, hello, hello, everybody!
I’m back from my winter holiday break (If you’re not, then why are you reading this? Go eat some food or enjoy the company of friends / family) and today, we complete the Spanish from Pirates of the Eldest Seas!

–Reverse Captain: After completing a shoot action, this ship may move as a free action.

17. La Corbeta…[Read more]

]]> 0 8d06b1b6488017929531d2eec2676fef Jonathan Bowen replied to the topic Named crew based on users in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/named-crew-based-on-users/#post-10583 Sat, 28 Dec 2019 15:24:49 -0800 @Ben: Yes, architecture and carpentry is a reference to the custom ships you’ve made 😂
I don’t think it matters if you haven’t actually made models for them, since they’re still playable on vassal, and they still exist online etc.

Since we’re here, let’s get to the last of my User Crew!

Admiral Wulf Skuller
Points: 12
Ability: Fleet Admiral.…[Read more]

]]> 0 85ebea0567187ac2197915418dd5090b Jonathan Bowen 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/30/#post-10573 Tue, 24 Dec 2019 03:37:46 -0800 @Xerecs: From what I recall, Dominic Freda was 4 points, and he’s basically this version of Ramirez, but with Explorer instead of Helmsman. I don’t usually like boosting point costs based on anything that isn’t the ability costs, so that’s why he’s 5 and not 6.

Quick update: Next Eldest Seas post will be a double one, wrapping up the Spanish, and…[Read more]

]]> 0 499be0c81fea8db6442c2f50822df10b Jonathan Bowen 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/29/#post-10571 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 20:35:20 -0800 And I’m back again with two more Spanish pieces from Eldest Seas!

Relevant keywords

–World-Hater: This ship gets +1 to her cannon rolls against any [non-faction] ship.

15. La Furia Justa
Points: 16
Masts: 4
Cannons: 3S, 3S, 3S, 3S
Cargo: 3
Base Move: S+S
Ability: World-Hater.

Flavor: The captain of the Righteous Fury is a devout catholic man…[Read more]

]]> 0 9ddfb98d8892f3ed63c77eacd6502c06 Jonathan Bowen 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/29/#post-10570 Sat, 21 Dec 2019 03:13:54 -0800 @Xerecs: Would making all of the Fuega del Sol’s cannons 2-rank boost her to at least 12 points?

And I’m back again with some more custom Spaniards from Eldest Seas!

Relevant Keywords

–Privateer: This piece may use its abilities on any ship, but it gains the Loyal: X keyword for its flag faction.

–EA: Once per turn, roll a d6. On a 5-6, give…[Read more]

]]> 0 32bb8dabbecbdd05e8cbe0290ce9f151 Jonathan Bowen replied to the topic Named crew based on users in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/named-crew-based-on-users/#post-10568 Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:41:04 -0800 Continuing with some serious tomfoolery!

Admiral Benjamin Fannex
Points: 11
Ability: Captain. Shipwright. Fleet Admiral.
Link: All English Ships
Faction Affiliation: England

Flavor: Though not English by birth, Admiral Fannex, Ben to his friends, is a tactical force to be reckoned with. His quick thinking in combat is only rivaled by his…[Read more]

]]> 0 7e25706ec7ba8e9789e6e5b1ec9d5f3e Jonathan Bowen replied to the topic Pirates CSG League in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/pirates-csg-league/#post-10567 Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:34:39 -0800 Lol so no custom pieces? 😜

How many players are you thinking of getting involved in this? There’s a limited amount of pieces to use, and it’s only a matter of time until we encounter duplicates/repeats.

-Darkhurst

]]> 0 237c5b0e039e2bda074bb6898a3b64d4 Jonathan Bowen replied to the topic Named crew based on users in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/named-crew-based-on-users/#post-10564 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 01:50:45 -0800 It’s the most accurate part 😜😂
(jk bro)

-Darkhurst

]]> 0 c47aa42975679271bc9652164e00aa26 Jonathan Bowen replied to the topic Named crew based on users in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/named-crew-based-on-users/#post-10562 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:28:52 -0800 I am a man of my word: prepare for some serious joking around 😜

Lord Xerecs, the Sentinel
Points:
Ability: Privateer. Sac. UPS. This ship ignores the first hit she takes each turn so long as she has all of her masts.
Faction Affiliation: Pirate

Flavor: A Pirate Lord with more pride and attitude than any before, Xerecs uses those beneath him to…[Read more]

]]> 0 cef8dd548c9dc0914b3aba6014ad63de Jonathan Bowen replied to the topic Named crew based on users in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/named-crew-based-on-users/#post-10561 Tue, 17 Dec 2019 22:59:42 -0800 I’d be rolling in riches before the halfway point in the game XD
You’re next for a spoof crew, Xerecs >:3

-Darkhurst

]]> 0 a2aaa2c607f0de1c1ad21a7ec0d60a1d Jonathan Bowen 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/29/#post-10557 Tue, 17 Dec 2019 21:06:36 -0800 It has been far too long since I posted here 😅
So! That calls for a double post!

Today you’re getting not four, but six Spanish pieces from Eldest Seas!

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–Repeating Guns: When this ship is given a shoot action, you may declare that she is using repeating guns. If all cannons hit during that shoot action, each cannon may shoot…[Read more]

]]> 0 d57ee23d812f1a1fac20e38ecd2808ed Jonathan Bowen 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/29/#post-10479 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 13:46:39 -0800 Hello, all

@John White: That’s a very interesting combo of abilities on both Captain Mullen and the Reparation. Definitely a ship I would use in a small fleet game, probably as some kind of “island-camper” to keep other ships away. And Mullen would likely be extremely useful on a gold-runner, with island proximity being a key factor of his second…[Read more]

]]> 0 08592cb10310a8cccdeb87fe5c38f7e9 Jonathan Bowen 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/29/#post-10360 Sun, 24 Nov 2019 15:18:56 -0800 Alrighty y’all, a few more Spaniards from Eldest Seas to start the day! (yes, I know that even in my own time zone, the day started many hours ago; plz don’t make me re-write thi-)

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–Fleet Admiral: Once, at the beginning of your turn, roll a d6. On a 6, give any one ship in your fleet an extra action.

–Repeating Guns: When this…[Read more]

]]> 0 b17ab061156609d3cad712ff3a4651bb Jonathan Bowen 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/29/#post-10345 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 03:30:31 -0800 I might make Fray’s ability explicitly one mast per turn. Like, you can only take one mast from one attacking ship. As is, it’s kinda vague.

-Darkhurst

]]> 0 15c05e30c111909900ae5733a48071f2 Jonathan Bowen 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/29/#post-10220 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 01:12:07 -0800 @Woelf: So, I should’ve probably explained what I meant there 😅

So when I said “Upgraded Island”, to me, that means any island where there’s a fort, town, port, or colony (based off Xerecs’s/Ben’s COEC rules). I couldn’t think of any better way to word it 😛

Admittedly, I didn’t think about this ship at the beginning of a game. I play a lot of…[Read more]

]]> 0 0cda2b1035f387663dbc0b150cfee635 Jonathan Bowen 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/29/#post-10209 Thu, 14 Nov 2019 05:39:44 -0800 Hello again, everybody

Today I’ve got the last Pirates from Eldest Seas for ya, so let’s get right to it!

18. Milano
Points: 12
Masts: 3
Cannons: 3S, 3S, 3S
Cargo: 4
Base Move: S+S
Ability: Explorer.

Flavor: The Milano is a relatively small vessel, but her motley crew always finds space in her limited cargo hold to smuggle more goods than…[Read more]

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