Pyrate Captain Mick

I have my pledge in. I love that the basis of the game, in fact, all Firelock games, do not require much table space to play. Mick

They are excellent rules. I had a chance to play-test one of Firelock's concept games of the Napoleonic period at Gencon. As far as I could tell trying to weave between 80,000 participants, it was one of only a handful of historical games. Remembering back to when my new bride and I slept on the floor of Horticultural Hall in Lake Geneva well over 50 years ago, then, almost all games were historical, the hobby has morphed heavily. The nice thing about Blood and Plunder is that you can dust off your Old Glory pirates and use them, although re-basing to a 20mm washer might be necessary. It is a complete system with room for expansion. Firelock sells an abundance of ships, figures, game cards and dice, etc. However, on the cheap, you can use what you have and a simple deck of playing cards will work. D10's D6's and anything you want for tokens work just fine, but their product line really enhances the game. I am sincerely hoping if and when thy release Napoleonic rules it enables the play of Jean Lafitte. I always wanted to play the scenario of the Rescue of Bonaparte. Break yer mast and stays, Cap'n Mick

Greetings and Felicitations: Be the fearsome crewe of The Fools Gold still active and be ya lookin' for a cannon qualified gunner's mate? I be located five leagues from Gross Point Light. Mick

My kit is at the trailing edge of the Golden Age. Tricorne - Jas Townsend, brown with black trim Straw hat Head scarf Doubloon pendant Lots of gaudy rings Golden earring Davy Jones Key (Optional) Shirts- White, Linen, blue check Two waistcoats. One from the British Grenadiers and one plain. Cotton collarless coat single-breasted (black) Wool double breasted deep cuffed grey winter coat with collar. Breeches to be worn with stocking and buckle shoes Trouser to be worn with boots. (Black commercial. Good for greasy seats at Renfaire. Slops to be worn with rope sandles Striped sash ala Jack Belt Wooden beer mug w/leather belt strap. Baldric Leather cartridge box (to hold wallet, cell phone, etc) suspended on linen cross strap. Several cutlass patterns to choose from but generally a British hanger. Two Denix pistols one medium one small. Load-out varies based on event, temperature, and local laws. I also have a Royal Navy rig.

Thank you Stynky. I am glad to be here.

Knowing that slops were beginning to lose favor at about the time trousers replaced breeches in working attire, and if I was to assume that slops were not worn during the golden age of piracy (but probably before), than I would have to conclude the premise that slops, a working man's garment not restricted to mariners, were not worn during the golden age of piracy is a false premise. They were a protective garment, intended to be worn over more expensive breeches. From experience, I can tell anyone that although "breezy", they are comfortable to wear alone in warmer climes. Also, bear in mind that mariners often constructed their own clothes out of available fabrics, like sailcloth. Sailors are noted for sewing talent, but this was not a universal skill and slops are moderately easy to cut and sew. Comfort and simplicity is a prerequisite for a working mariner in the age of sail. Just my tuppence.

Former F&IW British sailor looking for a crew in the Wisconsin/Illinois/Indiana region. Artillery School Qualified Boat Owner Former Coast Guard Auxiliary coxswain Air Force trained Navigator Sailing School graduate (Just the small stuff) Flintlock and small arms familiar Retired Air Force officer and social studies teacher Bored silly in the post pandemic world I took the schilling and now I am ready to sign the articles