By Joseph Forster I've got another peek behind the scenes into the upcoming Raise the Black expansion for Blood & Plunder and I have a new preview article for you! There will be a dedicated section in Raise the Black for new Ship Upgrades reflecting the new technology and practices in sailing, shipbuilding, and fighting … Continue reading Raise the Black Preview – New Ship Upgrades
Campaign Newsletter 26th of July, 1690 World Campaign 2021: Summer of Plunder The Anglo-Dutch Alliance During this last campaign break in newsletters, the Dutch Republic has surged forward to tie with the English. This can only mean a return of the Anglo-Dutch alliance, last seen in 1678! The Brethren of the Coast are close … Continue reading Global Campaign Newsletter V
Campaign Newsletter 12th of July, 1690 Image credit: Dexter Hiede World Campaign 2021: Summer of Plunder Hoist the Colours! By Guy Rheuark The Brethren of the Coast have swept through the campaign, and show no sign of slowing down. They are in the lead with 22 games, with England in second, and Spain and … Continue reading Global Campaign Newsletter IV
By Joseph Forster Blood & Plunder is a great game and if you're reading an article on this blog, I probably don't need to convince you of that. The core rulebook lays out the rules, provides a solid set of scenarios, and presents a selection of Spanish, English, French, and Pirate factions to play with. … Continue reading Product Review – No Peace Beyond the Line
Photo Credit: Dexter Heide World Campaign 2021: Summer of Plunder England Rules the Waves The first month of the campaign has ended, and after a tumultuous battle, England is the winner with an amazing 18 battles being played. Tied for second is both Spain and The Brethren of the Coast with 16 battles, with … Continue reading Global Campaign Newsletter III
The Spanish masonry fort in St. Augustine, Florida as long been on my list of historical sites to visit and I was finally made it! Built in the late 17th century, Castillo San Marcos helped the Spanish maintain their presence in Florida into the mid 18th century, withstanding two significant sieges, first in Queen Anne's … Continue reading Castillo San Marcos Tour
Campaign Newsletter 24th of June, 1690 World Campaign 2021: Summer of Plunder A Week of War By Guy Rheuark It has been the second week of the campaign, and the war has been truly joined. While France is in the lead, it is the narrowest of leads, with England, Spain, The Dutch Republic, and The … Continue reading Global Campaign Newsletter II
By Joseph Forster I got a chance to travel to Florida and see some of the historical Spanish locations throughout the state. First on my 3-day tour was the mission and fort at Mission San Luis in Tallahassee. Here are some pictures from my afternoon with Rufus DeVane at the San Luis Mission Park. The … Continue reading Mission San Luis Tour
By Guy Rheuark After my last experiences building 4Ground Publishing’s terrain, notably the Treadwheel Crane, I was eager to build some more. My terrain collection is mostly from Gale force 9, and my own crafted woodland terrain, and sorely lacked buildings of any sort. Luckily, 4Ground sent bloodandpigment.com some of their terrain to try out. … Continue reading 4Ground Terrain – Mediterranean Village and Scatter Terrain
Hi Paulina and thank you for giving us some of your time and participating in this interview. Please introduce yourself as a person and as a gamer and painter. Hello everyone! Thanks a lot for inviting me to such a great action. So maybe first things first. As a person I am currently a PhD … Continue reading Blood & Plunder Player Spotlight – Paulina Viluir