Today we're proud to offer some fun optional rules for using the Casualty Markers for Blood & Plunder! These rules are not-at-all official and are purely fan-made. They might add some spice to your games and give you a reason to paint up those dead guys. Especially if they have been hanging around your painting … Continue reading Tokens of the Dead – Casualty Marker Rules for Blood & Plunder
Force Building
Faction Overview – English Caribbean Militia
By Joseph Forster The English Caribbean Militia is a hardy and aggressive faction that gives the English player in Blood in Plunder solid options for fighting on land and even venturing out to sea if necessary. This faction was originally published in the core rule book but has since been updated in No Peace Beyond … Continue reading Faction Overview – English Caribbean Militia
Raise the Black Preview – Edward “Blackbeard” Teach
Ahoy there! Cap’n Dan is back to bring you a Blood and Pigment Exclusive Sneak Peek at one of the Commanders and Factions coming in the next big expansion for Blood and Plunder: Raise the Black! We are going to be looking at the most famous pirate in history: Edward “Blackbeard” Teach and his unique … Continue reading Raise the Black Preview – Edward “Blackbeard” Teach
Ship Review Video Series: The Sloop
Please enjoy this ship review video on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/9weFvpfcK84 You can find the written article on the Sloop here and an in-depth painting guide here.
Faction Overview – French Expeditionary Forces
By Guy Rheuark Expeditionary Forces are military groups European powers would gather and send to other countries. Often a mix of professional soldiers, militia, and mercenaries, the practice of forming these groups by the French carried on into the 20th century. In Blood & Plunder, the French Expeditionary Forces faction is the closest thing the … Continue reading Faction Overview – French Expeditionary Forces
Strategies & Tactics: What to Bring to War and Making a Force List
By Guy Rhueark After learning to play Blood & Plunder and buying your first miniatures there are a wealth of strategies and tactics that not only make each game exciting moment to moment, but let you carry lessons you learn from one game to the next. Gameplay isn’t the only way to learn, though. You … Continue reading Strategies & Tactics: What to Bring to War and Making a Force List
Blood & Plunder Ship Overview – The Galleon
We've updated this article with a new version. For the latest info, please use this link:"Galleon – A Blood & Plunder Ship Overview" The Galleon is the largest 28mm scale ship model (currently) available to use in Blood & Plunder and it is truly a beast! At 26" long and 24" tall, it truly dominates … Continue reading Blood & Plunder Ship Overview – The Galleon
The French Nationality and Factions
By Guy Rheuark and Garrett Swader In Blood & Plunder each nationality has certain distinctives that make it interesting and unique. Joseph Forester has been writing a series of articles that look at distinctives of individual factions (there are several factions within each nationality i.e Spanish Militia are very different from Spanish Corsairs) and those … Continue reading The French Nationality and Factions
The Peripheral Powers Factions
In Blood & Plunder each nationality has certain distinctives that make it interesting and unique. I’ve been writing a series of articles that look at distinctives of individual factions (there are several factions within each nationality i.e Spanish Militia are very different than Spanish Corsairs) and those articles get into the nitty-gritty details of units, abilities, and strategies. This … Continue reading The Peripheral Powers Factions
Dutch Privateers: Blood & Plunder Faction Review
Are you sick and tired of playing with English or French Units? Does your nemesis at your local game store play the Spanish so well it infuriates you? Are those Advanced Maneuvers chipping away your rigging like shots at a Tortuga Tavern? If any of these apply to you, I humbly request you take a … Continue reading Dutch Privateers: Blood & Plunder Faction Review
Blood & Plunder Ship Overview – 6th Rate Frigate
We've updated this article with a new version. For the latest info, please use this link:6th Rate Frigate – Blood & Plunder Ship Overview Ahoy there mateys! Cap’n Dan is back for another article! Here, I will be going over the newest ship in the ship lineup (as of March 2020): The Firelock Games 6th … Continue reading Blood & Plunder Ship Overview – 6th Rate Frigate
The Pirate Nationality and Factions
In Blood & Plunder each nationality has certain distinctives that make it interesting and unique. In this post we look at the various Pirate factions in Blood & Plunder and what makes them unique and interesting as a whole. This article takes into account everything from the core rule book, No Peace Beyond the Line, … Continue reading The Pirate Nationality and Factions
The Native American Nationality and Factions
In Blood & Plunder each Nationality has certain distinctives that make it interesting and unique. Within each Nation, various Factions let you play very different styles of armies (all historically based). In this article, we will look at what makes the Native American Nation unique in Blood & Plunder, and then give a quick summary of … Continue reading The Native American Nationality and Factions
The Spanish Nationality and Factions in Blood & Plunder
In Blood & Plunder, each nationality has certain distinctive attributes that make them interesting and unique. Within each Nation, there are various Factions that let you play very different styles of armies, all historically based. In this article, we will look at what makes the Spanish Nation unique in Blood & Plunder, and then give … Continue reading The Spanish Nationality and Factions in Blood & Plunder
The English Nationality and Factions
In Blood & Plunder each nationality has certain distinctives that make it interesting and unique. I've been writing a series of articles that look at distinctives of individual factions (there are several factions within each nationality i.e English Buccaneers are very different than English Caribbean Militia) and those get into the nitty-gritty details of units, abilities, and strategies. … Continue reading The English Nationality and Factions