The Raise the Black expansion includes a huge number of new "legendary" pirate commanders. Not only has Firelock Games delivered historical, fun and interesting sets of rules for each of these pirate commanders, but they have produced a set of 10 unique sculpts which you can buy on a sprue. One of those new unique … Continue reading Charles Vane – Painted Blood & Plunder Miniature
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The Iroquois – Blood & Plunder Faction Review
The Iroquois were a powerful coalition of tribes in North America that were both fierce fighters and skilled negotiators. In Blood & Plunder, the Iroquois are one of the most aggressive and powerful native factions, excelling at woodland warfare and quick raids. As with all Native American in Blood & Plunder, this faction has a … Continue reading The Iroquois – Blood & Plunder Faction Review
Stede Bonnet – Painted Blood & Plunder Miniature
Stede Bonnet is an entertaining and puzzling character. In Blood & Plunder, he's not very competent, but he's brave and won't back down from a fight. This miniature comes from the Pirates of Legend set of multi-part plastic miniatures, part of the Raise the Black Kickstarter. For this Stede Bonnet miniature paintjob, I based my … Continue reading Stede Bonnet – Painted Blood & Plunder Miniature
Golden Age Pirates – Blood & Plunder Faction Review
Oh me hearties this has been a LONG time coming! After 2 years, a global pandemic, and the resulting logistical issues that ensued, Raise the Black! is finally here! With Blood and Plunder moving into the 18th Century, the Pirates finally have their own Nationality! Chief among the new factions under the Pirate Nationality is the … Continue reading Golden Age Pirates – Blood & Plunder Faction Review
Dutch Militie – Painted Blood & Plunder Miniatures
Here's a set of Dutch Militie painted up with Army Painter Speed Paints. There is a paint/product list at the bottom of this short article and some tips included between the photos. This unit is the basic militia unit for the various Dutch land factions in Blood & Plunder. This is a simple, but classic … Continue reading Dutch Militie – Painted Blood & Plunder Miniatures
Tips and Tricks for Assembling Raise the Black Plastic Miniatures
To be honest I wasn't initially excited by the move to go to plastics miniatures instead of metals. I saw it as a pain and more work to eat my already busy schedule. But I love Blood & Plunder and the detail in the minis looked superior to the standard sculpts. So I bit the … Continue reading Tips and Tricks for Assembling Raise the Black Plastic Miniatures
The Maroons – Blood & Plunder Faction Review
The Maroons are a full fledged, interesting and powerful faction in Blood & Plunder. Continue for a full review of the Maroons faction.
Christmas Gift Guide for Blood & Plunder Players
If you're a Blood & Plunder gamer, you'd likely enjoy getting some gaming plunder for Christmas, but like as not, your friends and family don't have a clue as to what you might enjoy or need! Blood & Pigment is here to help! If you "accidentally" leave this webpage open on your computer or iPad, … Continue reading Christmas Gift Guide for Blood & Plunder Players
Heyn’s Commissievaarders: Blood & Plunder Faction Review
An overview of Piet Heyn and his special faction in Blood & Plunder
Exclusive Raise the Black Report from Firelock Games
The first container of the Raise the Black Kickstarter has arrived in the States.
Top Suggestions for Pirate Wargaming Terrain in Blood & Plunder
Wargaming Terrain is an important part of any miniatures game and collecting terrain for Blood & Plunder can be particularly challenging since it doesn’t use the mainstream fantasy or WWII style of terrain. Here you can find details & sources for appropriate buildings and area terrain with a Caribbean style for your Blood & Plunder … Continue reading Top Suggestions for Pirate Wargaming Terrain in Blood & Plunder
The Ghost Ship Scenario – A Blood & Plunder Halloween Special
A fan-made historical Ghost Ship scenario for Blood & Plunder where players try overcome the crews' superstitions to claim a derelict ship.
Blood & Plunder Birchbark Canoe
We have a new boat! The 28mm Canoe for the Natives. With an increased focus on the conflict in North America, Fire on the Frontier includes several North American Native tribes factions in Blood & Plunder. Those factions finally have their own boat: the Birchbark Canoe. In this post, we're going to: Look at Blood … Continue reading Blood & Plunder Birchbark Canoe
Blood & Plunder: Raise the Black SPOILERS – List of Factions
By Joseph Forster The next big expansion for Blood & Plunder is right around the corner and and it's time for some more spoilers! In this article we're going to take a look at a list of the factions found in Raise the Black. This expansion isn't quite as massive as No Peace Beyond the … Continue reading Blood & Plunder: Raise the Black SPOILERS – List of Factions
Complete Guide to Raise the Black Plastic Miniature Sprues
Raise the Black is sailing across the seas toward your gaming table right now! It’s so close. One of the new elements of this Kickstarter is the multi-part, multipurpose, injection mold plastic miniatures. This style of miniature is very different than the one-piece metal minis that have been standard for Blood & Plunder so far. … Continue reading Complete Guide to Raise the Black Plastic Miniature Sprues