Lobscouse is almost as synonymous with sailors as rum and ship's biscuit, and was something many sailors looked forward to both on land and at sea. If you're a fan of Blood and Plunder, this dish is a must try! Author's Note: This recipe does use Ship's Biscuit as an ingredient! If you haven't read … Continue reading From the Galley to the Shore: Lobscouse
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Blood and Plunder Ship Overview- The Barco Luengo
The Barco Luengo is a small, light vessel larger than a Bark, but smaller than a Bermuda Sloop. This article is an overview and analysis of the stats, its capabilities, along with the strengths and weaknesses of the ship model by Firelock Games. Also included are some pre-built force lists using the model and some … Continue reading Blood and Plunder Ship Overview- The Barco Luengo
From the Galley to the Shore: Ship’s Biscuits
Ship's Biscuits, also known in the modern world as "hardtack," needs no introduction. If you ask Google what sailors and pirates in the 17th and 18th Century ate, hardtack will usually be towards the top of the list. From the image of sailors eating them in the dark as to not see the weevils while … Continue reading From the Galley to the Shore: Ship’s Biscuits
From the Galley to the Shore- The Flip
by Dan Carlson Have you ever wanted to host a pirate themed party or get-together but wanted to know what kind of food you should serve? Have you been elbow deep in books and movies from the 17th and 18th Century and wanted to know what these fearless pirates and buccaneers ate? Has reenactment immersion … Continue reading From the Galley to the Shore- The Flip
Dutch Marine – A Blood & Plunder Faction Overview
Veteran Sea Rovers looking to fly the Dutch Flag into the 18th Century, you’ll feel quite at home with the Dutch Marine. While the days of Piet Heyn and Michael De Ruyter are far behind, the Dutch still manage to be a formidable force on the Blood & Plunder Table. If you are new to Blood … Continue reading Dutch Marine – A Blood & Plunder Faction Overview
The Flying Gang: A Blood and Plunder Faction Overview
Ahoy thar my fellow corsairs, buccaneers, pirates, and other ne’er-do-wells! Today we will be covering one of the new Pirate Nationality Factions from Raise the Black: The Flying Gang! They are a unique Pirate Faction that focuses on smaller vessels with a colorful selection of commanders! Force Special RulesForce OptionsCore UnitsSea DogsJamaican PrivateersPiratesSupport Units for … Continue reading The Flying Gang: A Blood and Plunder Faction Overview
French Raiders: A Faction Overview
I have been looking to diversify my Blood and Plunder miniatures for some time. I have tons of sailors and lots of militia, and I’ve mainly bounced between Pirates and Dutch for most of my gaming "career". After watching the movie Prey (There is a Halloween Scenario here that I encourage you to check out … Continue reading French Raiders: A Faction Overview
Blood & Plunder Blackbeard vs Maynard 2- Player Starter Set
Raise the Black introduced a brand new 2-Player Starter Set for Blood and Plunder based on Blackbeard's last battle. This set offers new players a way to get into Blood and Plunder at a reasonable cost. For veteran players, the kit is an easy way to add two ships and 26 miniatures to their collection. … Continue reading Blood & Plunder Blackbeard vs Maynard 2- Player Starter Set
Dutch Caribbean Militia (Raise the Black): A Faction Overview
The Dutch Caribbean Militia are a preexisting Blood & Plunder faction, but they get a new update in the Raise the Black Expansion. This article covers all the details on the faction, units and commander options, tactics and force lists suggestions. While the Dutch are fading on the world stage in the early 18th Century, … Continue reading Dutch Caribbean Militia (Raise the Black): A Faction Overview
Building a French Raiders Force: Part 1
I (Dan) have been looking to diversify my Blood and Plunder miniatures for some time. I have tons of sailors and lots of militia, and I’ve mainly bounced between Pirates and Dutch for most of my gaming "career". After watching the movie Prey (2022) that I gravitated towards one of the factions that is featured … Continue reading Building a French Raiders Force: Part 1