The Summer of Plunder campaign is running full tilt, well into the 4th week, and we have a little update for the "unaligned" players. The campaign encourages players to team up by nation and work together, but the Unaligned and Minor Power factions are a little different. Players who play the Minor Powers factions in … Continue reading Unaligned Player Update – 2025 Summer of Plunder Campaign
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- Black Caribs
Unaligned Faction Articles
Below are our latest articles regarding the Unaligned for Blood & Plunder. These include faction info, commander models, early colonial Spanish terrain, and more!
150 Point Maroon Tournament Force – AdeptiCon 2024
Please enjoy this guest post by Dylan Craig, looking at his Maroon Force he used at the Land Tournament at 2024 AdeptiCon. Force Overview Faction: Maroons, using the Suriname Maroons Force Option (Faction found in Raise the Black) Commander: Untested Standard Unaligned Renegade Commander Points: 150 Theatre: Land By: Dylan Craig Here is a link to the force on Blood & … Continue reading 150 Point Maroon Tournament Force – AdeptiCon 2024
Sloop Wars Volume 2 – Live Battle Video
Please enjoy this full length Blood & Plunder battle report video in our Sloop Wars series. This is a 150 point battle featuring 2 Balandras from the 2 player starter set. Dan & Jason made the force lists that Joseph & Guy play in this video pushing them to play out of their comfort zone. … Continue reading Sloop Wars Volume 2 – Live Battle Video
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?
The Maroons – Blood & Plunder Faction Review
The Maroons are a full fledged, interesting and powerful faction in Blood & Plunder. Continue for a full review of the Maroons faction.
Sharp Shooters
Faction: Brethren of the Coast Commander: Untested French Buccaneer Commander Points: 150 Theater: Land Source: NPBtL and The Buccaneer's Companion By Tyler Stone Sharp Shooters This 150pt list started with the idea of being able to proc Ruthless and Marksmen on a unit of Boucaniers. There are only 3 ways to do this: either a … Continue reading Sharp Shooters
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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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Product Review – Things from the Basement Faction Boxes
By Joseph Forster Things from the Basement has some great Blood & Plunder support products on their website (and I think have been involved in the design of the Ports of Plunder line of buildings) and today we're going to look at their storage boxes. They have a full line of 7 "Faction Boxes," each … Continue reading Product Review – Things from the Basement Faction Boxes
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Faction Review – The Black Caribs
By Guy Rheuark At the end of the Unaligned and Peripheral Powers section in No Peace Beyond the Line lies a curious entry. The Black Caribs faction. Black Caribs, or Garifuna, have an interesting history. Ostensibly they are listed as a separate people than the Native Americans of the Caribbean, and those of Saint Vincent, … Continue reading Faction Review – The Black Caribs
Brethren of the Coast Faction Review Video
In addition to our video series on ships, we're diving into talking about some of the factions in Blood & Plunder. Please enjoy our first faction review focusing on the Brethren of the Coast. https://youtu.be/UNPO04CrWxo
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Battle Report: Escort at Sea – English Navy vs Brethren of the Coast
Here's a brief battle report of the English Royal Navy vs Brethren of the Coast in my first game using the 6th Rate Frigate. I've been playing through the Buccaneer's Companion campaign with my friend Guy but we took an intermission to get this beautiful ship to the table. I've had it finished for a … Continue reading Battle Report: Escort at Sea – English Navy vs Brethren of the Coast
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Raise the Black Preview – Edward “Blackbeard” Teach
Ahoy there! Cap’n Dan is back to bring you a Blood and Pigment Exclusive Sneak Peek at one of the Commanders and Factions coming in the next big expansion for Blood and Plunder: Raise the Black! We are going to be looking at the most famous pirate in history: Edward “Blackbeard” Teach and his unique … Continue reading Raise the Black Preview – Edward “Blackbeard” Teach
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Battle Report: Sea Plunder – Brethren of the Coast vs Dutch Navy
Here's a 100 point battle report. It's been a while since I played a 100 point, and even longer since I played a small game like this at sea. This is a 100 point naval game using the Plunder scenario, played with friend (and blog contributor) Guy Rheuark. This was the first game in a … Continue reading Battle Report: Sea Plunder – Brethren of the Coast vs Dutch Navy
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Battle Report: Amphibious Escort – Black Caribs vs French Caribbean Troupe à Cheval
african warIt's been a full three months since I got a play a game with a real live opponent! My local game store was able to open up a few of their gaming tables recently and I met up with my friend Guy to play his 200 point game. Both of us had fresh … Continue reading Battle Report: Amphibious Escort – Black Caribs vs French Caribbean Troupe à Cheval
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The Pirate Nationality and Factions
In Blood & Plunder each nationality has certain distinctives that make it interesting and unique. In this post we look at the various Pirate factions in Blood & Plunder and what makes them unique and interesting as a whole. This article takes into account everything from the core rule book, No Peace Beyond the Line, … Continue reading The Pirate Nationality and Factions