AdeptiCon already feels like a long time ago but times moves at a different speed when you're making video content! We finally have our AdeptiCon event recap video up on YouTube. If you weren't able to attend the convention this year, this is a good look at the events you could participate in if you … Continue reading AdeptiCon 2024 Video Recap
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Final Winners! – 2024 Great Pirate Paint Off Ship, Force and Misc Winners
The 2024 Great Pirate Paint Off painting contest has concluded and we have some winners to announce. Thank you everyone for participating in the contest over the course of this winter and spring. We have more than 300 entries, including great work in Commander, Character, Unit, Terrain, Ship and Oak & Iron categories. The contest … Continue reading Final Winners! – 2024 Great Pirate Paint Off Ship, Force and Misc Winners
Blood & Pigment Podcast Episode 5 is Live!
Check out Episode 5 of our new Blood & Plunder podcast! https://open.spotify.com/episode/3gcDAV3zi8w37WKsaHu8HF?si=6b04663a76264ccb In this episode, we focus on reviewing the meaningful changes present in the reprint of the No Peace Beyond the Line expansion. Changes in costs for Characters, Commanders, Units and shocking new weaponry options for all the basic Sailor units! Lots to discuss! … Continue reading Blood & Pigment Podcast Episode 5 is Live!
Fluyt – Blood & Plunder Painted Ship Showcase
Another big project finished and off my painting desk! I just finished painting up a Blood & Plunder Fluyt and it's time to share some pictures of this thicc beauty! Blood & Plunder Fluyt The Fluyt occupies an odd spot in the Blood & Plunder "meta." It's the largest of the 3-deck ships, but it's … Continue reading Fluyt – Blood & Plunder Painted Ship Showcase
Summer of Plunder 2024 Organized Play Kit Details
The Summer of Plunder event is kicking off on June 2nd and we have some exciting news! This year Firelock Games is officially hosting the campaign and they have produced a fantastic Organized Play Kit to support the campaign! Let's take a look at this Summer of Plunder Organized Play Kit, what it includes, and … Continue reading Summer of Plunder 2024 Organized Play Kit Details
A Guide to Blood & Plunder Stat Cards
One of the helpful accessories Firelock Games has produced are the sets of Blood & Plunder stat cards. There are several stat card expansion packs available now and you might be wondering which pack(s) you might need. In this article, we will look at the different kinds of stat cards you'll find in these packs, … Continue reading A Guide to Blood & Plunder Stat Cards
2024 Great Pirate Paint Off – Mid April Update
We're in the last few weeks of the 2024 Great Pirate Paint Off! At the end of April we will be awarding prizes for our final two categories: Blood & Plunder Ship and "Forces" for Blood & Plunder or Oak & Iron. In this update we will look at these final two categories, take a … Continue reading 2024 Great Pirate Paint Off – Mid April Update
Barco Luengo – Painted Blood & Plunder Ship Showcase
The Barco Luengo has been “coming soon” for so long it’s almost hard to believe it’s actually here now! This latest ship for Blood & Plunder has started making waves in Blood & Plunder community, already appearing at a major tournament, and opening up new and interesting tactical opportunities for Blood & Plunder players everywhere. … Continue reading Barco Luengo – Painted Blood & Plunder Ship Showcase
Blood & Pigment Podcast Episode 4 is Live!
Check out Episode 4 of our new Blood & Plunder podcast! https://open.spotify.com/episode/09d7nOusj1Uu1J3AD5zPPt?si=d9f73d7125b84188 In this episode, Dan, Garrett, and special guest Josh Shivak recap the Firelock events of AdeptiCon 2024. Here is a preview of the show through chapter marking: 0:55 - Hobby Review 7:55 - Dan's First Time Impressions of AdeptiCon 10:48 - Josh's Veteran … Continue reading Blood & Pigment Podcast Episode 4 is Live!
Barco! British Privateers: 2nd Place Tournament Force – AdeptiCon 2024
I. Introduction I did not build this list thinking I could win with it; I built it out of shame. I have been playing Blood & Plunder for about six years now and still, I have not painted my armies. This has become a point of frequent, merciless ridicule… Okay, it may not be that … Continue reading Barco! British Privateers: 2nd Place Tournament Force – AdeptiCon 2024
Blood & Plunder Unit Winners – 2024 Great Pirate Paint Off Prizes
The third month of the Great Pirate Paint Off contest has concluded and we have winners to announce and some prizes to award! In March, the painting contest focused on Blood & Plunder unit entries. Our contest sponsor for this categories is Things from the Basement. We will be awarding deluxe Blood & Plunder accessory … Continue reading Blood & Plunder Unit Winners – 2024 Great Pirate Paint Off Prizes
Fire at Sea! Golden Age Pirates 3rd Place Tournament Force – AdeptiCon 2024
Guest Post by Christian Busch - Fire at Sea: Adepticon 2024 200 point Sea Tournament Danby, James Francis; Ship on Fire; Tameside Museums and Galleries Service: The Astley Cheetham Art Collection; http://www.artuk.org/artworks/ship-on-fire-89313 One of the biggest factors driving me to attend my first Adepticon was all the Blood & Plunder events the Firelock and Blood … Continue reading Fire at Sea! Golden Age Pirates 3rd Place Tournament Force – AdeptiCon 2024
150 Point Maroon Tournament Force – AdeptiCon 2024
Please enjoy this guest post by Dylan Craig, looking at his Maroon Force he used at the Land Tournament at 2024 AdeptiCon. Force Overview Faction: Maroons, using the Suriname Maroons Force Option (Faction found in Raise the Black) Commander: Untested Standard Unaligned Renegade Commander Points: 150 Theatre: Land By: Dylan Craig Here is a link to the force on Blood & … Continue reading 150 Point Maroon Tournament Force – AdeptiCon 2024
Imperial Struggle – Pirate Board Game Review
We focus almost exclusively on Blood & Plunder on this blog, but there are other Pirate games out there! In this review we look at Imperial Struggle, medium/heavy weight strategy board game published by GMT Games. Basic Details for Imperial Struggle Board Game 2 Players 120-240 Minutes Ages 14+ Designed by Ananda Gupta & Jason … Continue reading Imperial Struggle – Pirate Board Game Review
NPBtL Updates Now Live on the Blood & Plunder Force Builder
We recently got some news of some updates in the reprint of the No Peace Beyond the Line expansion for Blood & Plunder. You can find a full list of the errata on the Firelock Games resources page, and you can read our article analyzing all these changes here in Blood & Pigment. We're happy … Continue reading NPBtL Updates Now Live on the Blood & Plunder Force Builder