Pirates with Ben | Randy | Activity https://pirateswithben.com/members/twayne1047/activity/ Activity feed for Randy. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:27:05 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 3c81446c3e817a0157bcbdda7fdf09a9 Randy 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/page/17/#post-15305 Wed, 07 Sep 2022 17:22:50 -0700 Sweet, Thank you!!!

]]> 0 0ae0fc720ec3eacb0642b5bcae2488bc Randy 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/page/17/#post-15270 Tue, 06 Sep 2022 23:44:05 -0700 A situation came up that I was unsure about. I think in the end we played it correctly, but just to reassure myself.

If a player’s last ship in play is dismasted and has an oarsman that had their ability changed to another crew (OE Davey Jones) via Eye of Insanity, would the end of game trigger since the oarsman’s ability is not currently active?…[Read more]

]]> 0 156f5c4d102d5087ed1f5a0f783d6a9a Randy replied to the topic Battle Reports in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/battle-reports/page/4/#post-14385 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 17:45:49 -0800 No description available.

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Welcome to Ice World 2022. Simple idea: Three fleets featuring at least one Ice Breaker each. All Wild Islands are situated inside a ring of icebergs. While Ice Breakers are meant to forge a path and deal with the bergs quickly, the ever changing map could become a frosty sea of terror for hopeful treasure runners. Standard set up, however…[Read more]

]]> 0 f3a78926ef5488efad4e3e0ac9349daa Randy replied to the topic 2021 End of Year Awards in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/2021-end-of-year-awards/#post-14320 Sat, 08 Jan 2022 00:15:03 -0800 I’m late but

Fleet of the Year: A small 40 point, two ship fleet I started the year with. Was the maiden voyage for my HMS Swallow, and took down a particularly annoying Baochuan build. This started my year of pondering on the english being higher on my list of favorite factions than I care to admit ๐Ÿ˜‰

Picture of the Year: Posted on FB at the…[Read more]

]]> 0 fc110a76c37b0ab7a059cac22a8882a0 Randy replied to the topic Re-Sealed Packs in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/re-sealed-packs/#post-13876 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 16:21:12 -0700 The one American ship is the Super Rare, Roanoke!!! There is also an American Captain card# 115 in the base set

]]> 0 08f0d922bb9e03174f42bf8a67820b48 Randy replied to the topic The Random (PCSG) Topic Thread in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/the-random-topic-thread/page/6/#post-12766 Tue, 10 Nov 2020 19:17:22 -0800 Loving that the rankings are back, buddy! Great work. Oh man I don’t want to “celebrate” but a SS game on 11/10 seems like the right thing to do…hhahah

]]> 0 cc4800790e9e398da26fb26cdc30455a Randy replied to the topic How many are still active?/ Request for check lists. in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/how-many-are-still-active-request-for-check-lists/#post-12075 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 16:46:44 -0700 hahaha I have never ever heard it referred to as “I can Haz Treasure” but the ability you are referring to belongs to American Native Canoes!!

]]> 0 3f5ef05219049ef043a131110abfb5b5 Randy replied to the topic What game piece would you eliminate? in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/what-game-piece-would-you-eliminate/#post-11924 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:36:40 -0700 Hidden Cove is definitely at the top of most lists! I think I have more pieces that I just don’t understand the existence of (like OE Empress) than ones that are too OP. I usually feel like it is just my fault that I don’t play the OP pieces out of principle haha! We do have a group rule that new players get the BC, but once they win a game, she…[Read more]

]]> 0 ec7cb82c53484c98a9882ff23546886d Randy 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/page/9/#post-11923 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:27:23 -0700 Sorry if this one has been answered to death, but I didn’t see any references to this specifically. It has been discussed that Wizkids’ handling of Sea Creature and Monster rules are slightly vague. We have also determined that Sea Monsters/Titans are granted the ability to ram and board by their keyword which overrides the Sea Creature rules. The…[Read more]

]]> 0 01ecdfbae4d94e77bb489c47dd35ceed Randy replied to the topic What game piece would you eliminate? in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/what-game-piece-would-you-eliminate/#post-11917 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:46:37 -0700 Woelf I love that!!! Very clever use of the recruiter hahaha. Can’t wait to drop that one on my group haha.

]]> 0 c9e88f09022e17ec197e07782d3a6dde Randy replied to the topic Pirates Lore in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/pirates-lore/#post-11555 Fri, 31 Jul 2020 17:49:54 -0700 The custom juices are flowing!

]]> 0 7c2675606e98bf4e61d1b6deb8b6fa14 Randy replied to the topic Pirates Lore in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/pirates-lore/#post-11540 Fri, 31 Jul 2020 14:01:19 -0700 I think the Loa are outside of anything that DJ or Fantasma would deal with. The spirits of loa (at least in Lousiana and Hatian lore) demand servitude, which would not seem to interest DJ or Fantasma. They deal in cursed creatures and men, where as the Loa are considred voodoo spirits. The ingesting thing about Papa Doc is that he intends to…[Read more]

]]> 0 a6a5be1441c7ffde1bb9ee92b64e25a0 Randy 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/page/9/#post-11539 Fri, 31 Jul 2020 13:38:28 -0700 Hahaha looks like Woelf addressed my exact situation before I responded!!! Nice!!!

]]> 0 08a66b625a1591d4be2e6cf4329a0112 Randy 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/page/9/#post-11538 Fri, 31 Jul 2020 13:27:59 -0700 <span style=”color: #000000; font-family: ‘Helvetica Neue’, Helvetica, Arial, ‘Lucida Grande’, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;”>Interesting, I havenโ€™t thought of those possibilities then.</span>

I have a decent example. I had a game come down to the last two or three turns. Game winning treasure on a ship heading home. Fleet that was in the lead, h…[Read more]

]]> 0 357afc2ab3eea9be5184ef50bfefdc62 Randy replied to the topic Rules for Thought #42 - Capturing crewless ships via boarding in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/rules-for-thought-42-capturing-crewless-ships-via-boarding/#post-10776 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 17:10:09 -0700 this is super interesting! I like the idea of more going on during boarding actions. I like the idea they used for the Deul Event, picking crew members to roll against eachother to see who dies. Could work that in as well. Maybe two captains could duel as a wager for ships, as is seen often in the flavor texts.

]]> 0 d609fc51743d85a2c93bb6da355db531 Randy 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-10724 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:18:59 -0700 Good to have you back, Capn.

]]> 0 ad01fc3d45e602a6f0695730b4a3d7de Randy replied to the topic Choosing fleets or game types in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/choosing-fleets-or-game-types/#post-10723 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:09:30 -0700 ok , “Frisbee Setup” is now on the to-do list!

]]> 0 aa670f0ba527d2d342facdefaa18d588 Randy replied to the topic Idea For Econ Games in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/idea-for-econ-games/#post-10693 Fri, 13 Mar 2020 16:10:08 -0700 yea Ive played with those rules before, this was meant to kind of supplement those rules with a “shop”. Yea, with only 525 ships I’m afraid I’m at the shallow end of the physical collection pool. Even still, there are about 250 ships that I never play with unless I had to haha! Sweet that would be awesome!

]]> 0 1dcf9a75bc210bc6bac03f0f494a54c4 Randy started the topic Idea For Econ Games in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/idea-for-econ-games/ Fri, 31 Jan 2020 10:55:14 -0800 The roommate and I are coming up with an idea that would force us to incorporate some of the less desirable ships and crew into large scale games. I know it has been discussed before here that some ships are either too expensive to justify their use, or just have abilities that you don’t find helpful in certain games, so they tend to never see the…[Read more]

]]> 0 affc15d6ad57ecf1335adb9184844684 Randy 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/page/5/#post-10645 Thu, 23 Jan 2020 13:03:16 -0800 Thanks Woelf!!

Also, great idea Xerecs, I hadn’t thought of bringing an extra Chieftain!

]]> 0 29e83a8e6a09664d5f4178c5dc55cfd7 Randy 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/page/5/#post-10639 Mon, 20 Jan 2020 08:56:36 -0800 Does the action limit apply to a Treasure Ship’s ability to move after loading treasure? So if a treasure ship uses an ability to gain a second action, then uses it to explore, can it now move S away per the Treasure Ship ability?

]]> 0 3d3dbc71f6a643e51206da641c9a83c2 Randy replied to the topic Choosing fleets or game types in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/choosing-fleets-or-game-types/#post-10635 Thu, 16 Jan 2020 18:50:51 -0800 I do like setting up a large island with lots of treasure!!! lots o fun! I did a Columbus Day game where we did UT’s only and it was amazing. I think I will take your advice and do some UT only matches soon!

]]> 0 3273825f585a4a23dc38dad931bdf3a6 Randy replied to the topic Choosing fleets or game types in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/choosing-fleets-or-game-types/#post-10632 Wed, 15 Jan 2020 18:50:18 -0800 Going off standard game rules, I’ve been adding an extra wild island per player for every 20 points over 40 we use. Sometimes it is fun just to make an ocean and not worry so much about balancing islands for thematic reasons or whatever. Most of my small games are 60-80 points..I think I need to step up the games! ๐Ÿ˜‰

]]> 0 03bfee0aa168a46bf9280c66e26f203d Randy replied to the topic Choosing fleets or game types in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/choosing-fleets-or-game-types/#post-10630 Tue, 14 Jan 2020 10:01:13 -0800 100 point games can get pretty big!! I’ve been thinking more about how many islands should be in play as the game points go up. How many wild islands do your 100 point games usually have?

]]> 0 f958bfe0ed8a0a5e41739faa3260d433 Randy replied to the topic Choosing fleets or game types in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/choosing-fleets-or-game-types/#post-10616 Fri, 10 Jan 2020 16:07:10 -0800 Yea they wouldn’t be as screwed in my household if I had multiples of the basic crew. I have one complete set of SCS so the Jades only get one of each basic crew. I should probably be more willing to make proxy pieces …we talked about this actually haha. Their named crew are definitely the saving grace, though as you pointed out.

]]> 0 6f6d25ccf8a7e36f2eb1f133da6a9762 Randy replied to the topic Choosing fleets or game types in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/choosing-fleets-or-game-types/#post-10612 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 18:22:03 -0800 I like that rule myself. We do the same with those factions, except for Jades. They get slightly screwed on basic crew because the set only gives one of each of some things, but they do very well. I like when each person has access to all of one faction. I am big for keeping fleets faction based unless we are doing econ games.

]]> 0 73c007dc9c9fb573b5b54b806faef184 Randy replied to the topic Choosing fleets or game types in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/choosing-fleets-or-game-types/#post-10609 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 14:14:33 -0800 If I’m playing solo, ti is much easier to be creative with monsters and such. Usually if I’m playing with my roommate we do a draft prior to the game. Each pick one game piece at a time until our point allowance is met. Those tend to be the “power piece” games.

 

]]> 0 379402673f37836201b727081886f07c Randy replied to the topic Choosing fleets or game types in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/choosing-fleets-or-game-types/#post-10608 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 14:12:17 -0800 Hahaha you pretty much got it. I wanted to open up to all different play types, Econ games, standard games, scenarios…just going into a “new game” could have been a better phrase!

 

]]> 0 707cb15a04587244bdd720a5802b6384 Randy started the topic Choosing fleets or game types in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/choosing-fleets-or-game-types/ Tue, 07 Jan 2020 13:49:43 -0800 How do you guys usually pick your game types or fleets when going into a new campaign? Usually, I will have an idea for a crew or ship synergy and build a fleet using that concept. Sometimes it is as simple as wanting to use specific types of ships, specific factions for thematic purposes, or even terrain set up ideas. What gets you excited to…[Read more]

]]> 0 da0c3d1f6738e7447ca27b1b6a430e91 Randy replied to the topic The eBay Sales thread in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/the-ebay-sales-thread/page/4/#post-10604 Fri, 03 Jan 2020 17:39:53 -0800 Well…I have two left to hunt!!! I will probably stay away from buying on ebay for a while unless a gem comes along. Just gotta keep trolling or maybe trades!!!! *fingers crossed*

]]> 0 a2d3c73a3064fa6f56b12d5921399983 Randy replied to the topic The eBay Sales thread in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/the-ebay-sales-thread/page/4/#post-10602 Fri, 03 Jan 2020 12:58:34 -0800 I probably got my wires crossed on the Delusion/Baochuan then..they were all from the same seller, right? so…..unfortunately….that Celtic…went to us hahahaha. I usually see them for 60-100 in bidding so I thought it was an ok buy…think I need to be more patient? ;-/

]]> 0 632bdbe2a7771c5a386dc613e91bbc8c Randy 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-10599 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 18:02:35 -0800 Hahah Yea I wanted to do something more supportive than offensive in honor of the website! I made some for friends from the group as well. Lots of fun!

]]> 0 961daf4c4324a17c1c1668723e010506 Randy 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-10594 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 17:18:14 -0800 <p style=”text-align: left;”>This is amazing and getting used asap!!! Hahah!!! Been working on some for a couple of people, but I’ll throw this one out while yr still on break!!</p>
The Keymaster

Point Value: 11

Faction: Pirate

Abilities: Navigator.

Can be used on ships from any nation.

Once per turn if this ship is within S of an…[Read more]

]]> 0 926beba4019da629d6c8116008b78944 Randy replied to the topic The eBay Sales thread in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/the-ebay-sales-thread/page/4/#post-10574 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 17:22:57 -0800 Those 5 masters were all nail biters! We snagged the Celtic for around 60. I think the Zeus went for around 90$, and surprisingly the Delusion sold for more than a Baochuan both between 20-40 I think. I feel like the community truly showed what these ships are worth since the bidding started so low.

]]> 0 6729e2efd3c07563aea6b101ebef712a Randy replied to the topic Pirates CSG League in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/pirates-csg-league/#post-10556 Tue, 17 Dec 2019 17:00:16 -0800 this sounds super cool but definitely got to start learning to play on vassal!

]]> 0 38911066cd2152cc69b5aadc126cca33 Randy 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-10555 Tue, 17 Dec 2019 16:44:13 -0800 whoooaaa that sounded freaking awesome!!!!! I didn’t know you played~~~ HYPE!

]]> 0 720884cde3ce6294c4c6f2104ca2833b Randy replied to the topic Game Ideas in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/game-ideas/#post-10544 Wed, 11 Dec 2019 18:07:10 -0800 I could get behind a structured competitive gambling scene for Pirates. With money on the line there may be a need for more strict guidelines on fleet builds. Las Vegas would be the perfect place to test out this theory!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> 0 360d4ed2dd178393c258b7c859b615ea Randy replied to the topic 2019 End of Year Awards in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/2019-end-of-year-awards/#post-10480 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 18:08:34 -0800  

I see no reason not to make this all about me so….

Fleet of the Year: Revolutionary War themed American fleet. I’ll have to post a report one day, but it consisted of USS Thomas Jefferson, USS James Madison (SCS), Constitution (RV) and Aaron Burr

Picture of the Year: one of my favorites to set up (even if it was the post that had my poor…[Read more]

]]> 0 d68a81ae73c81c9237c75a8aaaf3d870 Randy replied to the topic Pirates CSG Hall of Fame 2019 Voting in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/pirates-csg-hall-of-fame-2019-voting/#post-10462 Wed, 04 Dec 2019 19:25:24 -0800 I’d have to support a vote for Piranha as well. As someone officially affiliated with the game, a deserving entry indeed. I haven’t had the chance to interact, but the episode of the podcast was pretty great! That’s my piece of eight…. ๐Ÿ˜‰

]]> 0 07d997a6bb3968bedcc3890899bb2e54 Randy 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-10111 Wed, 06 Nov 2019 21:54:03 -0800 BEN!!! Oh man…just dropping that on us on a Tuesday?? ๐Ÿ™ย ย  Well good luck, man…I truly hope you find something special during your time. Truly honored to hopefully be part of one of your bon voyage games! Fair winds and following seas, my friend.

]]> 0 7805080ce03f3b6d2ad2435e2f2235c9 Randy replied to the topic Introduce Yourself! Join the Crew! in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/introduce-yourself-join-the-crew/page/4/#post-10110 Wed, 06 Nov 2019 21:33:39 -0800 Sorry I tried so many times! Update since I wrote and posted that, that I didn’t notice: Our official count is actually up to 353 unique ships as of this last weekend! Just got our first Viking ships, completed South China Seas, and about 4 ships away from finishing up Spanish Main! Again, sorry for the confusion with the post, but have been happy…[Read more]

]]> 0 91af6645d02c26f9ebe5aeb4c2fbe59b Randy replied to the topic Nastiest 1 master in the game? Hessian is underrated. in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/nastiest-1-master-in-the-game-hessian-is-underrated/#post-10042 Fri, 01 Nov 2019 21:57:53 -0700 I read that as definitively stating if the Galley keyword is not present, the Galley rules don’t apply, regardless of the physical ship type. Additionally, I think the dictation of ship type (as it relates to gameplay) is solely dependent on the abilities assigned on the card. Ifย  a ship looks like a galley but has printed “schooner” (which I’m…[Read more]

]]> 0 3d235f6d0ffc95a94a02240c5bdcf007 Randy replied to the topic Introduce Yourself! Join the Crew! in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/introduce-yourself-join-the-crew/page/4/#post-9656 Fri, 18 Oct 2019 21:50:32 -0700 Hey Hey There!

Thanks for the permission to come aboard!!

I am a collector/gamer/and all around pirate fan! My story may not be as long or as storied as some, but I can recall my first glimpse of Pirates as vividly as if it were yesterday. Several years ago, when Ocean’s Edge was hitting the 99Cent Stores, I came across a pack tossed in a…[Read more]

]]> 0 6728c0af4368c5d58f55c91b6bd600cd Randy replied to the topic Promo Edition? in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/promo-edition/#post-9894 Tue, 15 Oct 2019 17:34:21 -0700 ahhhh!!! Nice! I think the sheet would be the most interesting thing to me.

]]> 0 17a8a6187b38ccfe0edbd2a921f8593b Randy changed their profile picture https://pirateswithben.com/activity/p/3843/ Wed, 02 Oct 2019 22:17:08 -0700 0 bba959d03725c85853d00e3ee491886b Randy 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/page/4/#post-9767 Wed, 02 Oct 2019 22:00:00 -0700 That’s a great idea to make additional bergs!! Love it. We have a set of 2-6 but we want a 1 as well. Good tips!

]]> 0 a6704661fa8f3aa73a4e08cae49944fd Randy replied to the topic Four Ships Come Sailing In in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/four-ships-come-sailing-in/#post-9763 Wed, 02 Oct 2019 21:40:53 -0700 always keep a eye out for affordable lots/people selling collections. Use the classic selling/trading sites, sometimes you get lucky. Buying individual ships can get sooo costly soo fast, but sometimes you buy a reasonable set and find some great hidden gems including bigger ships. I feel your pain, brother!!! I wanted 4 masters and 5 masters so…[Read more]

]]> 0 7ed83e97678d7e54e91891498da96e7c Randy replied to the topic Promo Edition? in the forum Pirates CSG https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/promo-edition/#post-9660 Wed, 18 Sep 2019 21:46:34 -0700 Oh man my mind is ablaze with wonder!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> 0 30733f0265e914659bb380220e92131e Randy became a registered member https://pirateswithben.com/activity/p/3753/ Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:23:46 -0700 0