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Pen & Paper Roleplaying Central => Pen and Paper Roleplaying Games (RPGs) Discussion => Topic started by: Trond on October 09, 2022, 07:04:48 PM

Title: Crimson Cutlass
Post by: Trond on October 09, 2022, 07:04:48 PM
Did anyone try this golden oldie? The art seems a bit lacking, but I have heard some gamers calling it the best pirate game ever.

(https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftse1.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DOIP.lUoc5Kr9u9CY7Y9tz-jbGwAAAA%26pid%3DApi&f=1&ipt=5b867ae388e9cae260e18f6875af1f3ccd2b5a442d735068cedb4d530581b11b&ipo=images)
Title: Re: Crimson Cutlass
Post by: Stephen Tannhauser on October 10, 2022, 11:22:43 PM
I'm ashamed to admit I've never even heard of it. Is a copy available for download anywhere? If not, any chance you could tell us a little bit more about it?

Swashbucklering is one of my favourite storytelling styles, and I always assume pirate-centric games make at least a half-hearted nod towards emulating that; I'd be interested in hearing how this game does, if it does.
Title: Re: Crimson Cutlass
Post by: Rob Necronomicon on October 11, 2022, 12:22:35 PM
Quote from: Stephen Tannhauser on October 10, 2022, 11:22:43 PM
I'm ashamed to admit I've never even heard of it. Is a copy available for download anywhere?

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/249447/Crimson-Cutlass-Omnibus
Title: Re: Crimson Cutlass
Post by: rytrasmi on October 11, 2022, 12:39:33 PM
Quote from: Rob Necronomicon on October 11, 2022, 12:22:35 PM
Quote from: Stephen Tannhauser on October 10, 2022, 11:22:43 PM
I'm ashamed to admit I've never even heard of it. Is a copy available for download anywhere?

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/249447/Crimson-Cutlass-Omnibus
1500 pages!
Title: Re: Crimson Cutlass
Post by: Rob Necronomicon on October 11, 2022, 12:45:12 PM
Quote from: rytrasmi on October 11, 2022, 12:39:33 PM
Quote from: Rob Necronomicon on October 11, 2022, 12:22:35 PM
Quote from: Stephen Tannhauser on October 10, 2022, 11:22:43 PM
I'm ashamed to admit I've never even heard of it. Is a copy available for download anywhere?

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/249447/Crimson-Cutlass-Omnibus
1500 pages!

Indeed! Omnibus...
Title: Re: Crimson Cutlass
Post by: rkhigdon on October 11, 2022, 03:17:34 PM
I've not played Crimson Cutlass, but I've played a few of the other games in this series.  Well, the versions that were originally released in the Space Gamer ( https://spacegamer.com/default.aspx )
magazines anyway.  I remember thinking that it wasn't very complete, but that the underlying systems had some some interesting ideas.  I wish I could tell you more, but it's been far too long since I gave it a go and I just can't remember any of the finer details.
Title: Re: Crimson Cutlass
Post by: Trond on October 11, 2022, 11:10:43 PM
I'm getting a hard copy. I'll probably have some initial thoughts over the weekend. Stay tuned....
Title: Re: Crimson Cutlass
Post by: rkhigdon on October 12, 2022, 03:52:16 PM
There is a Youtube channel that covers the various games in the Better Games lineup, including Crimson Cutlass.  It can be found here;

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoR_qlXadm_ctGjTCbWkZkw/videos
Title: Re: Crimson Cutlass
Post by: Trond on October 12, 2022, 04:02:14 PM
Quote from: rkhigdon on October 12, 2022, 03:52:16 PM
There is a Youtube channel that covers the various games in the Better Games lineup, including Crimson Cutlass.  It can be found here;

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoR_qlXadm_ctGjTCbWkZkw/videos

Interesting! Still waiting for my own copy, but I'll check that out..
Title: Re: Crimson Cutlass
Post by: Svenhelgrim on October 13, 2022, 12:47:50 PM
Thank you for bringing this game to my attention.  I will be buying the Omnibus soon.