Our Miniature Reviews of the Week
Review of the Week for February 23, 2013
“Led by Fiore, the crew of the Forward mutinied while sailing in the Arctic. Since then, the criminal crew has haunted the waters around the Mysterious Islands ”
General description:
The Mercenaries are often an overlooked group; sure the...
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General description:
The Mercenaries are often an overlooked group; sure the...
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Review of the Week for January 5, 2013
General description:
The Deliverance is a fast five masted ship from the “Pirates of the Crimson Coast” set. It has canons of S3, L3, L3, L3, and S3, which are excellent. The large cargo capacity of four is superior to most ships. At 19 points...
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The Deliverance is a fast five masted ship from the “Pirates of the Crimson Coast” set. It has canons of S3, L3, L3, L3, and S3, which are excellent. The large cargo capacity of four is superior to most ships. At 19 points...
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Review of the Week for December 1, 2012
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When the playwright William Congreve wrote about the fury of a woman scorned, he may have had Calico Cat in mind. While the legendary Cat has been around the Spanish Main, she finally got “her” ship in South China Seas. The...
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When the playwright William Congreve wrote about the fury of a woman scorned, he may have had Calico Cat in mind. While the legendary Cat has been around the Spanish Main, she finally got “her” ship in South China Seas. The...
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Review of the Week for October 6, 2012
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This fort is debatably the best fort in the game. It costs 4 gold, mid-range for a fort. It also has the strongest general defense ability of any piece in the game. Several ships have abilities that render them unable to be...
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This fort is debatably the best fort in the game. It costs 4 gold, mid-range for a fort. It also has the strongest general defense ability of any piece in the game. Several ships have abilities that render them unable to be...
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Review of the Week for September 29, 2012
“The crew of USS Aaron Burr are little more than common thugs, and although they claim to be members of the American Navy, no official records exist to confirm that affiliation”
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When Admirals choose their fleets, they...
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When Admirals choose their fleets, they...
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Review of the Week for September 22, 2012
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There have been a number of exceptional, stand-out crew over the years, from Captain Blackheart (the first SAC-captain) and Nemesio Diaz (the first canceler) back in Spanish Main, to Jonah in Crimson Coast, to Davy Jones in...
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There have been a number of exceptional, stand-out crew over the years, from Captain Blackheart (the first SAC-captain) and Nemesio Diaz (the first canceler) back in Spanish Main, to Jonah in Crimson Coast, to Davy Jones in...
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Review of the Week for September 15, 2012
General description:
Ah superman himself ... Either you hate him or you love him. there isn't really any in between.You love him if you have him you hate him if your opponet has it.
Uses:
This character is most useful as a main attacker in...
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Ah superman himself ... Either you hate him or you love him. there isn't really any in between.You love him if you have him you hate him if your opponet has it.
Uses:
This character is most useful as a main attacker in...
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Review of the Week for August 25, 2012
General description:
The Divine Dragon, the ship I always use in battle. Ever since I found this beast in a pack along with its link, El Fantasma, the one with the SAC ability, I have used here in all of my games. The Divine Dragon is 1 of the 2...
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The Divine Dragon, the ship I always use in battle. Ever since I found this beast in a pack along with its link, El Fantasma, the one with the SAC ability, I have used here in all of my games. The Divine Dragon is 1 of the 2...
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Review of the Week for August 18, 2012
Seven Brothers, a dopey ship that cannot doc and will leave you grumpy
written by phymatine
on November 26, 2007
written by phymatine
General description:
At best, this ship is a speed bump on your opponents road to victory. At worst, this ship effectively turns itself into a treasure barge for your opponent.
Uses:
Trading fodder, coaster, unlocking doors like a...
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At best, this ship is a speed bump on your opponents road to victory. At worst, this ship effectively turns itself into a treasure barge for your opponent.
Uses:
Trading fodder, coaster, unlocking doors like a...
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Review of the Week for August 11, 2012
Frontier, Unexplored Islands, the final Frontier...
written by ragnell_wielder
on September 24, 2010
written by ragnell_wielder
General description:
Ok, so not such a catchy subtitle, guess it only works in space. Anyways this is one of only 3 hoists in the game. Hoist is basically just a fancy word for "amazing treasure ship!" Seriously, it can explore an island just by...
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Ok, so not such a catchy subtitle, guess it only works in space. Anyways this is one of only 3 hoists in the game. Hoist is basically just a fancy word for "amazing treasure ship!" Seriously, it can explore an island just by...
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Review of the Week for May 26, 2012
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La Magnifique is a French ship-of-the-line from the Crimson Coast pack. Its cost is generous for her power, her guns are very good, and her cargo is an unsung hero which puts this ship in the top tier of battleships even after...
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La Magnifique is a French ship-of-the-line from the Crimson Coast pack. Its cost is generous for her power, her guns are very good, and her cargo is an unsung hero which puts this ship in the top tier of battleships even after...
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Review of the Week for April 28, 2012
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The suit is spectacular and the dial has put a combination of powers on the same figure that are rarely seen together. She does massive damage and her dial has so may facets that it's hard to decide how to take her on. One...
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The suit is spectacular and the dial has put a combination of powers on the same figure that are rarely seen together. She does massive damage and her dial has so may facets that it's hard to decide how to take her on. One...
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Review of the Week for March 17, 2012
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Hi guys. Sorry I haven't written a review for a while. But here I am. Anyway this review is on the uncommon Knight's Errant. At first glance you might say "Wow what a terrible ship!" But on your second look you'd say "Wow what...
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Hi guys. Sorry I haven't written a review for a while. But here I am. Anyway this review is on the uncommon Knight's Errant. At first glance you might say "Wow what a terrible ship!" But on your second look you'd say "Wow what...
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Review of the Week for March 10, 2012
Abandoned Crew, Five passangers set out that day on a three hour tour...
written by donosis
on November 12, 2010
written by donosis
General description:
Abandoned Crew can be hard to come by, I've been collecting Pirates since Crimson Coast came out, and despite being labeled "Rare" I only pulled my first one on the 7th. The other version of this UT (From PotMI) is even harder...
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Abandoned Crew can be hard to come by, I've been collecting Pirates since Crimson Coast came out, and despite being labeled "Rare" I only pulled my first one on the 7th. The other version of this UT (From PotMI) is even harder...
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Review of the Week for January 21, 2012
Zeus, just trying to get your attention - in 100 words or less ;)
written by lordstu
on March 17, 2009
written by lordstu
General description:
Oooohhhh...him BIG ship - ME LIKE, ME LIKE!!
Uses:
Him Zeus - ZEUS SMASH!!!
Strategies and game play:
ME say already - ZEUS SMAAASSSHHH!!!
Combos with other miniatures:
Emperororor Blackheart - him BIG...
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Oooohhhh...him BIG ship - ME LIKE, ME LIKE!!
Uses:
Him Zeus - ZEUS SMASH!!!
Strategies and game play:
ME say already - ZEUS SMAAASSSHHH!!!
Combos with other miniatures:
Emperororor Blackheart - him BIG...
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Review of the Week for January 7, 2012
"The Spanish could not defeat her. The French also tried, and failed. Now the Dreadnought’s crew looks forward to continuing its winning streak in conflicts against the American colonists."
General description:
New players, as well as old...
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General description:
New players, as well as old...
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Review of the Week for October 22, 2011
"The Providence sails the New England coast looking for English warships. Rumor has it that a mysterious benefactor donates five acres of Virginia land to each sailor for every ship they sink."
General description:
The American faction is well...
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General description:
The American faction is well...
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Review of the Week for September 17, 2011
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Alright first review in a while, lets go. The carrion crow in a nut shell isn't the worst ship ever, but with that number of masts and that ability it sure seems like it, but it can be useful for example a suicide mission....
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Alright first review in a while, lets go. The carrion crow in a nut shell isn't the worst ship ever, but with that number of masts and that ability it sure seems like it, but it can be useful for example a suicide mission....
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Review of the Week for September 10, 2011
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Now for my next review, the eternal pirate sea monster Ophidious. This was the stand out ship in the 5th SS box I bought, (I just need the one with the 1/3 Shui Xian) and I was so happy; it wasn't another duplicate! For one...
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Now for my next review, the eternal pirate sea monster Ophidious. This was the stand out ship in the 5th SS box I bought, (I just need the one with the 1/3 Shui Xian) and I was so happy; it wasn't another duplicate! For one...
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Review of the Week for September 3, 2011
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The crew of the Last Hope hang their victims from her masts as a message to any captain looking through his spyglass: This is your fate.
This flavor text just screams world-hater: with an ability like that, the Last Hope...
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The crew of the Last Hope hang their victims from her masts as a message to any captain looking through his spyglass: This is your fate.
This flavor text just screams world-hater: with an ability like that, the Last Hope...
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