Thanks to Gaming Figures for getting my delivery to me so quickly, and its especially praiseworthy considering they didn't know I was ordering anything for review purposes ;)
The thing that most struck me about Blood and Plunder was how "scale-able" the rules seem, you can play games with a relatively small number of miniatures all the way up to quite large forces that take up most of the day to play.
My ONLY issue so far, and its a niggle - I've been doing this hobby for more years than I care to think about, so its a matter of effort rather than a complaint - there are a few defects, extra metal where there shouldn't be (mostly deforming faces slightly) miscast weapons (mostly a case of filing the barrels of pistols and muskets so they are flat not rounded - but in one case, a dagger blade needs re-sculpting/replacing. But again its a matter of work rather than a complaint).
Other than that, I love the dynamic nature of the Miniatures - the poses are great. Really full of life.
I've started with the Online Exclusive English Commander (mainly so if I buy the English Nationality Starter Set I've got two different Captain models), a Sea Dogs Unit, and a Forlorn Hope unit.
According to Firelock Games Blood & Plunder Force Builder - thats 59 points. Enough so when my friends Toby and Stuart start building their forces, we can have a little scrimmage to see the Lie of the Land as to how the rules feel.
As a total Pirate Geek - I have to give the Rules 10/10 as they are fresh, exciting, and accurate - I'd love to give the Miniatures 10/10 as well. BUT (theres always a big but right?) the casting issues (the molds will definitely need refreshing soon) has slipped them a point to 9/10.
I cannot wait to get more so I can start painting and playing!
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