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Crimson Cutlass

Started by Trond, October 09, 2022, 07:04:48 PM

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Trond

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.

Stephen Tannhauser

#1
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.
Better to keep silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt. -- Mark Twain

STR 8 DEX 10 CON 10 INT 11 WIS 6 CHA 3

rytrasmi

#3
October 11, 2022, 12:39:33 PM
The worms crawl in and the worms crawl out
The ones that crawl in are lean and thin
The ones that crawl out are fat and stout
Your eyes fall in and your teeth fall out
Your brains come tumbling down your snout
Be merry my friends
Be merry

rkhigdon

#5
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.

Trond

#6
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....

rkhigdon

#7
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

Trond

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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..

Svenhelgrim

#9
October 13, 2022, 12:47:50 PM
Thank you for bringing this game to my attention.  I will be buying the Omnibus soon.
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