It may come as a shock to some, but the use of hand-thrown, explosive weapons during the age of piracy actually played a crucial role in maritime warfare. Pirates, renowned for their ingenuity and resourcefulness, employed a variety of explosive devices to devastating effect. From simple grenade-type "bombs", to lethal "fire pots" and even smoke-filled, … Continue reading Ultimate Guide to Explosives for Blood & Plunder
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Campaign Battle Report – The Great Swamp Fight
This is a special guest post by by Michael Verity. These photos and the game summary were submitted as part of the Summer of Plunder Campaign and he gave us permission to publish it here. Forces straight from the Fire on the Frontier scenario roster, the tabletop suggested terrain set up and six turns. The … Continue reading Campaign Battle Report – The Great Swamp Fight
Battle Report: Amphibious Raze – French Royal Navy vs Spanish Tercios
I have an epic battle report for you today! This was a 400 point amphibious game using a large wooden palisade fort manned with cannons and plenty of Spanish muskets vs the French Navy in a Corvette and the massive Galleon with my friend, Guy Reuark as admiral. I've been working on play testing rules … Continue reading Battle Report: Amphibious Raze – French Royal Navy vs Spanish Tercios