Faction Video GuidesI. Introduction I did not build this list thinking I could win with it; I built it out of shame. I have been playing Blood & Plunder for about six years now and still, I have not painted my armies. This has become a point of frequent, merciless ridicule… Okay, it may not be that … Continue reading Barco! British Privateers: 2nd Place Tournament Force – AdeptiCon 2024
English
English
Numerous and determined to carve out homes in the New World, the English are stout-hearted and won’t back down from a fight.
Faction Guides
- English Buccaneers
- English Caribbean Militia
- English Royal Navy
- North American English Militia
- English Pirate Hunters
- English Expeditionary Forces
- New England Militia
- New England Privateers
- New England Village Garrison
- Morgan’s Buccaneers
- Kidd’s Privateers
- Church’s Raiders
Faction Video Guides
English Faction Articles
Below are our latest articles regarding the English for Blood & Plunder. These include faction info, commander models, early colonial Spanish terrain, and more!
New Blood & Plunder Faction Sets from Firelock Games
Firelock Games has been pumping out new products lately! Today we get to look at 3 new Blood & Plunder "Faction Sets" that are designed to go along with the Fire on the Frontier expansion book. What Are These New Faction Sets? These new products are much like the original "Nation Box" that were part … Continue reading New Blood & Plunder Faction Sets from Firelock Games
North American English Militia – Blood & Plunder Faction Overview
Introduction Welcome to a full review article looking at the North American English Militia Faction from the Blood & Plunder expansion, Fire on the Frontier. This is a significant Faction for the English in this game, giving options for several types of militia groups that would have been active in the late 17th century in … Continue reading North American English Militia – Blood & Plunder Faction Overview
British Regulars – Painted Blood & Plunder Miniature Showcase
I recently finished up painting a batch of British Regulars from the Blood & Plunder hard plastic Soldiers Unit Box and it's time to share some pictures. Blood & Plunder Soldiers Kit The hard plastic Soldier kit can be built up several different ways. You can create 17th century soldiers with Matchlock Muskets or 18th … Continue reading British Regulars – Painted Blood & Plunder Miniature Showcase
English Call to Arms – 2023 Summer of Plunder
Hear ye! Hear ye!Subjects of ye majestys King William and Queen Mary, your royal sovereigns’ newly appointed Lord Governor hath issued the following decree. War with our rivals in the new world has not yet been formally decreed but ye increase in ye frequency of open hostility will not be tolerated. As of this date, … Continue reading English Call to Arms – 2023 Summer of Plunder
What Should I Buy After the Blood & Plunder Starter Box?
If you're just starting out with Blood & Plunder, it can be overwhelming to figure out what products to buy to get started. The 2-player Blackbeard vs Maynard Starter Box is a great place to start for Blood & Plunder. Assuming you've already picked that up, now what? This guide will help you know what … Continue reading What Should I Buy After the Blood & Plunder Starter Box?
How To Make A Custom Mini for Henry Jennings in Blood & Plunder
Henry Jennings was a notorious pirate who operated in the Caribbean during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Born in England, Jennings began his career as a sailor and privateer. He was known for his cunning and successful raids, including the capture of the Spanish treasure galleon "Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación". After retiring … Continue reading How To Make A Custom Mini for Henry Jennings in Blood & Plunder
Fire on the Frontier – Blood & Plunder Expansion Book Review
This is a review of the Blood & Plunder expansion Fire on the Frontier by Firelock Games released in early 2022. Fire on the Frontier is full of things I like. I have played several games using the new factions, rules, and scenarios. This review details this book's contents, how I feel about them, and … Continue reading Fire on the Frontier – Blood & Plunder Expansion Book Review
Blood & Plunder Learn to Play – Quick Start Guide Video
We've been wanting to make a Learn to Play video for a long time and we finally got a start! It was a much more difficult job than initially anticipated! In this video we lay out the basics of a game while playing a full turn of a small land game with Spanish vs. English. … Continue reading Blood & Plunder Learn to Play – Quick Start Guide Video
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Campaign Battle Report – Run with the Loot
This is another special guest post by Michael Verity. This battle report was submitted as part of the 2022 Summer of Plunder Campaign and Michael gave us permission to publish it here. This is a custom scenario where one side is trying to remove treasure from a town and escape. Enjoy! Last scenario, and reported … Continue reading Campaign Battle Report – Run with the Loot
Fire on the Frontier Review with OnTableTop
The folks at OnTableTop recently did an interview about Fire on the Frontier with Mike, Liam, and Joseph. You can watch the 47 minute video on YouTube here or in the video below. https://youtu.be/sdzLKgJJH0M Topics include chatting about the new material in the book, the research process, the design process, favorite new elements and a … Continue reading Fire on the Frontier Review with OnTableTop
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Completed Legendary Benjamin Church Model
By Joseph Forster I just got the new model for the Legendary English commander from Fire on the Frontier painted up and I wanted to share some pics and some history. Benjamin Church had a long and impressive career leading colonial forces against both Native Americans and the French through King Philip's War, King William's … Continue reading Completed Legendary Benjamin Church Model
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Faction Overview – Brethren of the Coast
By Dan Carlson Ahoy there mateys! The Boyar of the Brethren had noticed that despite the absolute treasure trove of articles we have available, we don’t currently have one on the original Pirates of the Caribbean! So today we are going to remedy that! Grab your cutlass, eye patch, hat, and get ready to take … Continue reading Faction Overview – Brethren of the Coast
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Faction Overview – Morgan’s Buccaneers
By Joseph Forster Legendary Commanders each get their own custom faction in Blood & Plunder and these factions, while being less flexible than many of the more generic factions, offer some of the most interesting and (often) powerful force rules in the game. In this post we will look at the Morgan's Buccaneer's faction which … Continue reading Faction Overview – Morgan’s Buccaneers
English Buccaneers Faction Review Video
Here's our Faction Review Video for the English Buccaneers. https://youtu.be/24hhvHKU79M You can find a written review for the English Buccaneers here.