We just returned from our yearly big Con attendance. The one at which I choose to run events. This time I included a Galleys and Galleons battle.
It was a convention game, so kept deliberately simple. A British frigate was to escort 2 armed Indiamen from one corner of the board to the other. The Pirate band consisted of an almost-frigate, and 2 brigs, all with enhanced boarding capabilities.
Unfortunately, within minutes the game was so intense that all else was forgotten. Only 2 pictures were taken during the dramatic fight.
This picture is after the British frigate has gallantly attempted to sacrifice itself by sailing right across the pirate's bow. It was an awesome attack, wounding the Pirate captain and nullifying the "dread pirate' rule. The return volley as the pirate crossed the frigate's stern was not nearly as effective.
Sadly, the game ended as a draw. The first Indiaman was seemingly carrying powder, as it exploded on the first critical hit!
The second? The pirate brig, fast approaching the remaining merchant, intent on boarding their prize, undertook intense fire. Undeterred by this damage, they pressed on. Right up until the point they wanted to grapple with their enemy, and instead, blew their collision roll. Blew it right to kingdom come!
Instead of gently nuzzling up to the Indiaman, with all their boarders armed and foaming at the mouth, the brig slammed into the merchant. At ludicrous speed. The brig blew up. The Indiaman blew up with it. Both prizes gone, no winner in sight.
But there was a winner... The X-Wing guys next to us stopped their game to watch the end of ours. And they both went looking for the rules after....
