Pirates at Ocean's Edge
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Pirates at Ocean's Edge is Wizkids
ninth expansion in the Pirates of the Spanish Main
series. This set was released in April 2007. It features giant crabs, prehistoric sharks and sea dragons. It also features the return of the junk ship from Pirates of the South China Seas
and galleys from Pirates of the Barbary Coast
. Three new ship types, Windcatchers, Sea Dragons and Catamarans, were added as well. A new terrain feature, whirlpools creates an additional navigation hazard. Along with being sold in the traditional booster pack format, the set also feature new two-player Mega-Packs, which are currently the only way to get sea dragons, windcatchers or catamarans. You can also get a sample for the Pirates CSG Online
with the collectible tins released for the set. Also the story has been developed. Davy Jones, from Pirates of Davy Jones' Curse
has returned with more power. Also a number of ships from South China Seas have been converted to English, French or Cursed. There is a new promotion, a Pirate 10-masted Junk, the Zeus, linked to Emperor Blackheart (often listed as 'King Blackheart'), as well as some other ships.
This set featured some new Mechanics:
Divine Dragon-
A new Cursed ship risen from the ocean depths by the power of El Fantasma. Its ability gives it all rank 3 cannons against all non-Cursed ships for a price of only 16 points.
Ghost Walker-
A new American windcatcher ship (one of two). It is a special project conducted by the Americans. A prototype was stolen by the pirates, however. The Ghost Walker has the ability to cancel one ability per turn.
Shal-Bala-Is a Cursed dragon, which is one of Davy Jones' most powerful underlings.
Brachyura-
A cursed titan crab. There are two different Brachyuras that are exactly the same, except that there is a super rare version with 'glitters'.
HMS Grand Temple - Rare, English 6 mast ship with very accurate cannons (2 of them are ranked 3 with range S and 4 ranked 2 with range L). Quite fast (S+S) and with capacity 3, ideal for crew (Pirate crew may use their abilities on it) and with ability Junk (ship's masts aren't blocking her line of fire).
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WizKids, Inc. is an American New Jersey-based company that first made its mark in the game industry producing collectible miniatures wargames. WizKids was purchased by and is a subsidiary of National Entertainment Collectibles Association. The company was founded in 2000 by Jordan Weisman, a...
ninth expansion in the Pirates of the Spanish Main
Pirates of the Spanish Main
The Pirates Constructible Strategy Game is a tabletop game manufactured by WizKids, Inc., with aspects of both miniatures and collectible card genres. Pirates of the Spanish Main is the world's first "constructible strategy game," referring to the mechanics of creating game pieces from components...
series. This set was released in April 2007. It features giant crabs, prehistoric sharks and sea dragons. It also features the return of the junk ship from Pirates of the South China Seas
Pirates of the South China Seas
Pirates of the South China Seas is the fifth installment in the Pirates table-top game series. It expanded the Jade Rebellion faction and detailed their struggle against European and American expansion into Asia.-Set details:...
and galleys from Pirates of the Barbary Coast
Pirates of the Barbary Coast
Pirates of the Barbary Coast is the fourth installment of the constructible strategy game Pirates of the Spanish Main, made by WizKids.-Set Details:...
. Three new ship types, Windcatchers, Sea Dragons and Catamarans, were added as well. A new terrain feature, whirlpools creates an additional navigation hazard. Along with being sold in the traditional booster pack format, the set also feature new two-player Mega-Packs, which are currently the only way to get sea dragons, windcatchers or catamarans. You can also get a sample for the Pirates CSG Online
Pirates CSG Online
Pirates CSG Online was an online version the constructible strategy game Pirates of the Spanish Main. The game was made and powered by Sony Online Entertainment...
with the collectible tins released for the set. Also the story has been developed. Davy Jones, from Pirates of Davy Jones' Curse
Pirates of Davy Jones' Curse
Pirates of Davy Jones' Curse is an expansion set for the constructible strategy game Pirates of the Spanish Main produced by WizKids. It expanded on The Cursed Faction and was released on May 31, 2006.-Set Details:...
has returned with more power. Also a number of ships from South China Seas have been converted to English, French or Cursed. There is a new promotion, a Pirate 10-masted Junk, the Zeus, linked to Emperor Blackheart (often listed as 'King Blackheart'), as well as some other ships.
Set Details
This is the first set to feature 32 Islands instead of the customary 16.This set featured some new Mechanics:
- Titan—Keyword that allows a card to move across land and water, and to carry crew.
- Whirlpool—new terrain that teleports ships from one whirlpool to another with the risk of losing masts, crew or treasure.
- Sea Dragon- has many new abilities including unlimited movement, and two types of attacks. But it cannot be repaired. Strangely this card being a monster from the sea doesn't have the submerge ability. This is probably because it has wings.
- Windcatcher—Keyword that allows movement to be measured from the bow or the stern of the boat.
- Catamaran—Keyword that grants defensive abilities including an extra hull piece that must be removed before masts are removed, and the ability to turn a hit into a miss on a die roll of 5 or 6.
Notable Ships
Zeus-The largest Pirate ship in the game, and one of 6 ten masters. (For now) It is the cheapest of all 6 10 mast ships, and was formerly the Baochuan. It is assumed that its captain, Zheng He, was killed in the attack by the newly crowned Emperor Blackheart.Divine Dragon-
A new Cursed ship risen from the ocean depths by the power of El Fantasma. Its ability gives it all rank 3 cannons against all non-Cursed ships for a price of only 16 points.
Ghost Walker-
A new American windcatcher ship (one of two). It is a special project conducted by the Americans. A prototype was stolen by the pirates, however. The Ghost Walker has the ability to cancel one ability per turn.
Shal-Bala-Is a Cursed dragon, which is one of Davy Jones' most powerful underlings.
Brachyura-
A cursed titan crab. There are two different Brachyuras that are exactly the same, except that there is a super rare version with 'glitters'.
HMS Grand Temple - Rare, English 6 mast ship with very accurate cannons (2 of them are ranked 3 with range S and 4 ranked 2 with range L). Quite fast (S+S) and with capacity 3, ideal for crew (Pirate crew may use their abilities on it) and with ability Junk (ship's masts aren't blocking her line of fire).
Notable Crew
- Davy JonesDavy Jones (Pirates of the Caribbean)Davy Jones is a fictional character and antagonist in the Pirates of the Caribbean series. Davy Jones is the captain of the Flying Dutchman , roaming the seas in search of souls to serve upon his vessel for a century...
- this crew, a "power up" from Pirates of Davy Jones' CursePirates of Davy Jones' CursePirates of Davy Jones' Curse is an expansion set for the constructible strategy game Pirates of the Spanish Main produced by WizKids. It expanded on The Cursed Faction and was released on May 31, 2006.-Set Details:...
, is always able to give an extra action, either to you or your opponent. - Calico Cat - this crew, a "power up" from Pirates of the Spanish MainPirates of the Spanish MainThe Pirates Constructible Strategy Game is a tabletop game manufactured by WizKids, Inc., with aspects of both miniatures and collectible card genres. Pirates of the Spanish Main is the world's first "constructible strategy game," referring to the mechanics of creating game pieces from components...
and Pirates of the South China SeasPirates of the South China SeasPirates of the South China Seas is the fifth installment in the Pirates table-top game series. It expanded the Jade Rebellion faction and detailed their struggle against European and American expansion into Asia.-Set details:...
, is both a "World Hater" and gives you an extra action on a roll of a 5 or 6. These two abilities are normally worth 9 points, but Calico Cat only costs 6 points. - Crimson Angel - this crew is both a "World Hater" and gives you the same action twice on a roll of a 5 or 6. These two abilities are normally worth 7 points, but Crimson Angel only costs 5 points.
- Emperor Blackheart -He has the same ability as the new Davy Jones. He is the first crew out of 3 that is not required to be on his linked ship, the Zeus.
Other
- This game features the return of the Acorazado. The Spanish battleship is no longer the most powerful ship of Spain. In Oceans Edge it has been refitted with harpoons to hunt seamonsters.
- The Deliverance returns but under a new captain, the Crimson Angel, who tricked Blackheart into giving the vessel to her. It is considered a powerful gunship if coupled with its linked crew.