By Joseph Forster If you like playing Blood & Plunder at sea and you like to focus on cannons, the English Royal Navy is going to be one of the best factions for you! The Royal Navy combines excellent gunnery with stout English grit and courage, making it a very deadly sea faction in Blood … Continue reading Faction Overview – English Royal Navy
Campaign Newsletter 9th of August, 1690 World Campaign 2021: Summer of Plunder Five Swords Drawn By Guy Rheuark The Spanish Governor has asked for help, and the heroes of Spain have responded. England and Spain are now tied for first, with 32 entries each. Tied for third is The Brethren of the Coast and The … Continue reading Campaign Newsletter VI
By Joseph Forster The Summer 2021 Blood & Plunder Global Community Campaign has been awesome so far! It's been great to see so many folks out there playing games, painting minis, and setting up awesome boards. There's about a month left in the campaign (end date is 9/11/21) and we still have plenty of prizes … Continue reading Two Campaign Missions – Global Campaign
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