The Summer of Plunder is underway and plugging along. In Week 3 of the Campaign the weekly objectives vary by the nations you play (review the Weekly Objectives). But as campaign organizers, we occasionally throw blunkermonkeys in with the wrenches. This week we are offering a new BONUS PRIZE EVENT to give players an optional opportunity to earn more loot!
Week 2 featured the theme of “A Storm’s A Brewin'” where players were challenged to compete in inclement weather. This objective is a follow-up to that narrative. A ship was damaged during the storm and is either shipwrecked or beached for repairs.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
This week we are throwing out some bonus “plunder” in addition to the other great look we are offering. In addition to the standard National objectives, you can play a special scenario during your weekly games to earn a chance at a bonus prize.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SHIPWRECKED EVENT
This random event allows ALL players regardless of their nation!
Requirements to participate:
- Blood & Plunder – Play the “Beached Ship” scenario from the Raise the Black expansion book.
- Oak & Iron – play the “PLUNDER!” Scenario from TimberAndSail.com
- When submitting your game submissions between Sunday 6/16/24 and Saturday 6/23/24 @ 10 PM Eastern time (GMT-5) check the box for “Did you play the “WEEK 3 Bonus Prize Event”?”
THE PRIZE
The winner of this “SHIPWRECKED!” event will receive a custom Leather Dice Tray as donated by Tyler Stone at DeadMansChest.org.
Dead Man’s Chest is a blog dedicated to several of Firelock Games titles, providing fans with news, updates, reviews, and tutorials to enhance their wargaming experience. The site is managed by Tyler Stone, a 5-year Firelock community veteran with extensive involvement in playtesting, podcasting, event hosting, and tournament gaming. The blog aims to attract new players to historical wargaming and offer seasoned enthusiasts fresh insights and techniques. If you’ve not visited yet, make sure to stop by soon!
Bonus Reward for the Winning Nation!
In addition to the leather dice tray, the Nation on the entry of the prize winner will also get 1 Victory Point for the campaign level map. So not only do you win, but you help your team win!
How to Win the Prize
One winner will be at random from all entries that complete the objective. Each submission you turn in counts as a single opportunity to win (e.g. play 3 times for 3 raffle tickets to win).
Leather Dice Tray
A collapsible leather dice tray to add some cool factor to your game table and keep those pesky dice from escaping on the floor or knocking over minis!
The actual tray will feature an etched Dead Man’s Chest logo in the center.
Blood & Plunder Beached Ship Scenario
The BEACHED SHIP scenario is featured in the Raise the Black expansion book (pg 165) and also available for free below.
This scenario plunges players into the chaos of a beached ship stranded near the shoreline after a violent storm. The Attackers must navigate treacherous waters to seize valuables among the wreckage. The Defenders have fortified their position on land while they await rescue or repairs to their crippled vessel. It involves close-quarters combat in an amphibious setting for an intense and immersive wargaming experience.
Scenario Variant: Shipwrecked Prize
This is an alternate variant to the standard Beached Ship in which neither player owns the ship. Instead, they have both stumbled upon the shipwreck and are competing to scavenge the wreckage. Make the following changes to the scenario:
- Change the deployment zones where each player begins with a 6″ Deployment Zone on opposite sides where each player has a segment of the board that is 50% land and 50% water. The ship should be near the center of the board and both forces must start at least 24″ apart.
- Replace the OBJECTIVES with the following:
- Attacker/Defender: At the end of turn 3 or later, a force gains a Strike Point if the enemy force has a unit that is not Shaken within 4” of an objective marker and that force has no units that are not Shaken within 4” of the marker.
- If you use the Wreckers’ Salvage Operation optional rule do not give the Defenders Tough.
This is an abnormal amphibious game so you can start with 100% land or 100% sea forces or a mix. Going all one way can have different consequences depending on what your opponent(s) take. If you go all land and the enemy has sea forces they can potentially bombard you from their ship with cannons w/grapeshot or swivel guns. If you go all sea you may not have enough troops to capture the objectives.
Additional Optional Rules for the Shipwrecked Prize Variant Scenario
Stranded Crew (optional): During the deployment phase each player may place 1 unit of 6 Euro Sailors on the beach within 4″ of the ship or on the ship itself. Each unit should be deployed in cover (emplacements, barrels, or debris are good options). These units represent the surviving crew attempting to defend their belongings to the death! Once the game starts the units will be AI controlled. At the end of the round, each unit will activate with 3 actions and act in the following order of priority:
- If at 3+ Fatigue, Rally.
- They will not Move or Charge. When Shaken they will always go Prone.
- If engaged in Melee they will do a Dedicated Fight Action.
- Attempt to Shoot the nearest enemy unit (no half-shoot actions). If tied, roll the target randomly. Any remaining Actions should be used to Reload.
If you use the Wreckers’ Salvage Operation optional rule do not give the Defenders Tough, but give it to the Euro Sailors in the Stranded Crew.
Organized Play Kits – Exclusive Sailor Unit Stat Cards
If you are a Quartermaster or store, this event may be a great opportunity to use the exclusive sailor unit stat cards as special prizes or incentives to play.
If you’ve not yet ordered your kit, there are still a few available. More details on the Summer of Plunder Organized Play Kit are available here.
Beached Ship Scenario Battle Report
Need some inspiration for the scenario? Check out this YouTube video of a battle report between Guy and Joseph of BloodandPigment.com In this scenario, the Spanish Guarda Costas have found a pirate crew careening their ship in a shallow cove. Will they exploit their vulnerability and rid the world of Charles Vane and his crew?
Oak & Iron – “PLUNDER!” Scenario
If you are an Oak & Iron player, you can enter this event by playing the custom “PLUNDER!” Scenario from TimberAndSail.com. The scenario features two crews competing to recover loot from a shipwreck.
A ship caught in a torrential storm wrecked and was smashed upon the rocks. Players navigate treacherous terrain and compete to capture objective markers. The scenario involves strategic movement while engaging in combat. layers earning points for securing and escaping with the prizes, while following custom rules and terrain setup.
Conclusion
We hope you are enjoying the Summer of Plunder campaign so far. Thanks again to Dead Man’s Chest for the prize donation! The campaign may have already started but people can participate and join at any time! So get out and play some games and recruit new players. You’ll get two bonus points for doing it!
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