by Dan Carlson Ahoy all! I know that most of us all know how the black powder weapons in Blood and Plunder work in the game, but have you ever gotten to get behind some of these iconic weapons? I am lucky enough to have a friend who is a major black powder enthusiast, and … Continue reading Tools of the Trade: Black Powder Weapons from Blood and Plunder
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From the Galley to the Shore: Ship’s Biscuits
Ship's Biscuits, also known in the modern world as "hardtack," needs no introduction. If you ask Google what sailors and pirates in the 17th and 18th Century ate, hardtack will usually be towards the top of the list. From the image of sailors eating them in the dark as to not see the weevils while … Continue reading From the Galley to the Shore: Ship’s Biscuits
From the Galley to the Shore- The Flip
by Dan Carlson Have you ever wanted to host a pirate themed party or get-together but wanted to know what kind of food you should serve? Have you been elbow deep in books and movies from the 17th and 18th Century and wanted to know what these fearless pirates and buccaneers ate? Has reenactment immersion … Continue reading From the Galley to the Shore- The Flip
Pirate Music for Pirate Gaming
Music can enhance (or detract from) your experience playing a game like Blood & Plunder. The right music can also make your painting time more enjoyable! Here's an interesting selection of pirate, "faux pirate," colonial and historical music that might enhance your gaming and painting sessions for Blood & Plunder Spotify Playlists YouTube Movie Soundtracks … Continue reading Pirate Music for Pirate Gaming
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Book Recommendations for Raise the Black
By Joseph Forster As the Raise the Black Kickstarter moves toward completion, I know we’re all getting impatient for this expansion! It's been a long wait! One of the (several) curses of Kickstarter is the span of time between the hype of the campaign and the delivery of the product. It’s easy to get impatient … Continue reading Book Recommendations for Raise the Black
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Castillo San Marcos Tour
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
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Mission San Luis Tour
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
How to Paint Amati Cannons Tutorial Video
Here's the next installment of Guy's Plunder Basics series. In this episode Guy paints some nicely detailed cannons by Amati, chats about the history and mechanics of cannons of the era and offers some great painting tips and tricks. YouTube Video: Painting Amati Cannons https://youtu.be/QFd6a5654-c Additional Content Suggestions How To Paint 17th & 18th Century … Continue reading How to Paint Amati Cannons Tutorial Video