Adepticon is one of the larger wargaming conventions in the USA and Firelock Games was able to attend as a vendor and event-host, making it a big event for Blood & Plunder (and Oak & Iron) this year! The Blood & Pigment Crew (half of us were able to go) was commissioned to run the … Continue reading Adepticon 2023 Blood & Plunder Tournament Report
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Pierre Lemoyne d’Iberville – New Blood & Plunder Miniature Preview
New mini preview from Firelock Games. New sculpt for French Commander Pierre Lemoyne d'Iberville.
Small Arms – Blood & Plunder Sea Tactics Pt 3
There are many ways to build a force in Blood & Plunder. In this series, we've identified 6 different styles of forces people build for sea games and we're going to look at each one individually. The 6 types for sea forces this series covers includes: Great Guns Fast Boarding Small Arms Low Profile Boats … Continue reading Small Arms – Blood & Plunder Sea Tactics Pt 3
The Great Pirate Paint Off Entry Gallery
This is the current set of entries for the 2023 Great Pirate Paint Off painting contest It will continue to get updated as the contest progresses! You can find rules, details, and entry form for the contest here.
Great Pirate Paint Off Painting Contest – Update 1
The Blood & Plunder painting contest has been running for two weeks now and we've got about 50 entries so far. In this Great Pirate Paint Off update, we're going to take a look at some of these great entries, see which nations have been well represented so far, and give away random prize! The … Continue reading Great Pirate Paint Off Painting Contest – Update 1
Fast Boarding – Blood & Plunder Sea Force Building Pt 2
Fast Boarding Builds Nobody tell Joseph, but this is Dan and I've hijacked this article in our sea force building series! Boarding is a very "High Risk/High Reward" style of play! This is what I would consider the second most common way to play games of Blood and Plunder at sea. Basic Elements of the … Continue reading Fast Boarding – Blood & Plunder Sea Force Building Pt 2
Great Guns – Blood & Plunder Sea Force Building Part 1
Roll out the great guns! There are many ways to build a force in Blood & Plunder. In this series, we've identified 6 different styles of forces people build for sea games and we're going to look at each one individually. The 6 types for sea forces this series covers includes: Great Guns Fast Boarding … Continue reading Great Guns – Blood & Plunder Sea Force Building Part 1
Pirate Music for Pirate Gaming
Music can enhance (or detract from) your experience playing a game like Blood & Plunder. The right music can also make your painting time more enjoyable! Here's an interesting selection of pirate, "faux pirate," colonial and historical music that might enhance your gaming and painting sessions for Blood & Plunder Spotify Playlists YouTube Movie Soundtracks … Continue reading Pirate Music for Pirate Gaming
The Great Pirate Paint Off Contest is Live!
Grab your brushes and get to painting! The Great Pirate Paint Off is live! This event is a friendly painting contest for Blood & Plunder and Oak & Iron players around the world. With the Summer of Plunder campaign event scheduled for June-August this year, we're hosting this contest to inspire people to get their … Continue reading The Great Pirate Paint Off Contest is Live!
Blood & Pigment Commanders – Custom Stat Cards
These commanders were made as a celebration for the blog’s 4th Anniversary, and went through several different iterations. These “Pigment Commanders” represent the members of Blood and Pigment and their favorite Factions, favored style of play, and a fun, historically satisfying “Biography” similar to entries in the Blood and Plunder Rulebooks. We hope to see … Continue reading Blood & Pigment Commanders – Custom Stat Cards
Blood & Plunder Events & Tournament at Adepticon 2023
All details for Blood & Plunder events at Adepticon, 2023.
Blood & Plunder Painting Guides
A collection of useful painting guides for various Blood & Plunder models, ships, and accessories.
2023 Summer of Plunder Teaser Announcement Video
Summer of Plunder is coming! Ever since the 2022 Summer of Plunder Campaign wrapped up last September, we've been working hard on the 2023 event! We've added a lot to this year's event, layering in suggestions and feedback gathered after the last campaign. More details will be forthcoming, but for now, please enjoy our "teaser … Continue reading 2023 Summer of Plunder Teaser Announcement Video
Edward “Blackbeard” Teach – Painted Blood & Plunder Miniature
Review and showcase of the new Blackbeard model for Blood & Plunder.
Beached Ship Scenario – Blood & Plunder Battle Report
Please enjoy this battle report on a game of the Beached Ship scenario from Raise the Black. Focusing on the Golden Age of Piracy and Queen Anne’s War in the early 18th century, Raise the Black has 15 new scenarios based on common engagements of the period. In this scenario, the Spanish Guarda Costas have … Continue reading Beached Ship Scenario – Blood & Plunder Battle Report