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#1 rim66

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Posted 21 August 2015 - 03:21 AM

Hi,

 

And hello from a Bonny and slightly wet Scotland!!

 

I am looking to game some actions set in the Caribbean and I think Post Captain might be what I am looking for, but I would like to ask a few questions first if I may. I have trawled the net extensively and read a few AARs and comments but I'd just like to check:

 

1. Can the game be played solo in all its guises - I'm thinking of shore actions as well as the naval side?

 

2. What is needed to play? I am thinking really of the specialised dice - what would I need and are they available to buy, bearing in mind I am in the UK.

 

3. The cubes - I'm not quite sure how these fit in, also, is there a dice rolling conversion for this at all?

 

4. Anything else that might help me make a decision!!

 

Sorry for such basic questions, but I would be most grateful for any info that helps me come to a sound decision.

 

Kind regards,

 

Richard

 

 



#2 pyruse

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Posted 21 August 2015 - 04:45 AM

The rules require 12 sided dice, like GQ3. These are pretty widely available (typing 12 sided dice uk into google gives loads of suppliers)



#3 rim66

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Posted 21 August 2015 - 05:32 AM

Many thanks indeed - I have loads of D12 already, so that's sorted. What about things like wind and sail dice?

 

Kind regards,

 

Richard



#4 tripper

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Posted 21 August 2015 - 11:13 AM

Only D12 required. Your reference to cubes intregues me

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Posted 21 August 2015 - 11:18 AM

I got something from one of the AARs I read about drawing cubes for damage - maybe that has gone in the final version?

 

Kind regards,

 

Richard



#6 tripper

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Posted 21 August 2015 - 11:20 AM

Ah I see, the are on the ship data forms and you cross them of as you take damage.

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Posted 21 August 2015 - 11:23 AM

Ah, that makes sense, so all I need are the rules, D12s and, of course, some ships and I'm good to go?

 

Kind regards,

 

Richard



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Posted 21 August 2015 - 11:36 AM

Yes there's even some top down counters in the bonus files which you get access to when you buy the rules.

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Posted 21 August 2015 - 11:37 AM

Brilliant! Thank you.

 

Richard






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