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    Default Wanted, kick starter captain card deck

    Does anyone have a set of these floating around that they would part with?
    Pretty please...

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    Hi Steve. I believe I do. I will check this morning and let you know.
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    Are they scanned anywhere?
    I'd be interested in buying a set too.

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    Due to copyright and the desire to support Ares, we don't allow uploading scans of decks. If you're ever bored or unable to sleep, you can spend an hour or two reading through threads about card decks or copyright issues on the Aerodrome.

    I just checked BGG. They were available there before, but I do not see them anymore.

    One suggestion would be to look at the rules, and then either make a set based on the rules or use a regular playing card deck with a sheet explaining the substitutes.

    Another option is to custom make a deck with one's own captain/crew abilities.
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    You can find the text of the cards and the rules here: http://www.aresgames.eu/11275

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    Except that there's a symbol explained that you can't connect to which card should have it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TexaS View Post
    Except that there's a symbol explained that you can't connect to which card should have it.
    There is no problem--the symbol merely indicates if it's a captain ability or a crew ability. This can easily be determined by whether it falls on the Captain's Abilities or Crew Abilities page of the document.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 7eat51 View Post
    Due to copyright and the desire to support Ares, we don't allow uploading scans of decks. ......
    Then why do we allow scans of the ship mats?

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    Good question.

    I will kibitz with Keith about it. We have been discussing copyright issues the past couple of days. Ares is fine with the use of certain images or items when used in certain ways. I, still, am not always sure what constitutes a violation. I know providing scans of complete decks is problematic because we have had many discussions about it on the 'Drome.
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    Per Roberto at Ares a while back in personal correspondence, they do plan to have the deck available again later as part of a future product. I think they're already thinking "Rules & Accessories Pack"... but don't hold me to that, it's just a best guess based on what they've done with other mini lines and what I'd be doing in their position.

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    Of course it is Ares' intellectual property, so ultimately if they say "cease and desist" then that is the right thing to do. But as a practical matter, for this kind of game, I think almost anything that is posted online can only help, rather than hurt, sales. At worst maybe they lose out on selling a few $5 packs of cards, at some unknown point in the future when they are available for purchase. But its more likely that it gets a few people incrementally more excited about the game (since it offers a few more play options as well as more friendly, open-platform feel), and Ares ends up selling more product and right away.

    Ares must understand this at some level, or they wouldn't have posted the PDF...

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    any luck eric?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Popsical View Post
    any luck eric?
    PM sent.

    I just looked on amazon, and someone has decks with an asking price of $96.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 7eat51 View Post
    I just looked on amazon, and someone has decks with an asking price of $96.
    *craps a brick*

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    ebay

    $14 instead of $96 and you get counters too. Pity the shipping is $42.87 to Sweden.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TexaS View Post
    ebay

    $14 instead of $96 and you get counters too. Pity the shipping is $42.87 to Sweden.

    Jag har en kortlek med kaptenskorten. Skulle kunna digitalisera den om du är intresserad.

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    Väldigt gärna.

    Då kan jag göra egna också!

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    Quote Originally Posted by TexaS View Post
    Väldigt gärna.

    Då kan jag göra egna också!
    OK, ska åka på sportlov i morgon och är borta en vecka. Men sen kan jag nog fixa det. Var bor du någonstans, jag bor i Sth.

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    Linköping, men jag har familj i Stockholm så jag passerar ibland.

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    I wouldn't mind acquiring some of these myself if anyone has some spare or knows a source...

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    I have a set of cards brand new and unopened going spare if you still need a set, before I put them on ebay

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    Otherwise I would like to buy them, if it's not too expensive.

    (Och ja, jag är fortfarande intresserad av dina.)

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    I am looking for a set also. Anyone in America have one I could buy from them? Also do we know if Ares plans on printing more? I can confidently say I won't be paying 96 dollars for them. Should have bought them in December when I saw them for less than 10 dollars.

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    I know that Ares have said that they intend to print them again in some form. Those are not exclusive kickstarter items as four ships were. When that will happen on the other hand...

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    I just hope they don't have to go anywhere near the Port of Los Angeles.

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    I have one I'll let go for $10 plus actual shipping

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    I'm not sure how much shipping is nowadays cross the pond. I seams to have increased by five times in the last ten years or so.

    If that one in Scotland isn't very expensive I should probably get that one and leave yours to someone stateside. I just hope I wont be left without...

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    Quote Originally Posted by TexaS View Post
    I'm not sure how much shipping is nowadays cross the pond. I seams to have increased by five times in the last ten years or so.

    If that one in Scotland isn't very expensive I should probably get that one and leave yours to someone stateside. I just hope I wont be left without...
    PM your address and I'll check the cost with the Post Office tomorrow

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    I hope Ares reprints these soon; as new folks enter the world of SoG, items like this will be desired, as evidenced on the secondary market.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Haggisblower View Post
    I have a set of cards brand new and unopened going spare if you still need a set, before I put them on ebay
    Yes Please - PM on the way.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TexaS View Post
    I'm not sure how much shipping is nowadays cross the pond. I seams to have increased by five times in the last ten years or so.

    If that one in Scotland isn't very expensive I should probably get that one and leave yours to someone stateside. I just hope I wont be left without...
    Jonas, shipping to Sweden is $6.55. Let me know if you want it by PM.

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    PM sent!

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    Jonas, your cards were shipped today, let me know when you receive them

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    Thank you very much!

    I will!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Haggisblower View Post
    I have a set of cards brand new and unopened going spare if you still need a set, before I put them on ebay
    Quote Originally Posted by Mycenius View Post
    Yes Please - PM on the way.
    Hi Kris - if you see this please drop me a PM - I'm thinking you may not have got my PM earlier in the week (I sent a second one today just in case)?

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    Gunner, I got them today. Thanks!

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    Quote Originally Posted by TexaS View Post
    Gunner, I got them today. Thanks!
    Great, six days from the Phoenix area to Sweden is pretty good.

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    It is. Much better than it usually is, probably due to passing as a "letter". I have a package from the Anchorage passing two weeks about now.

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    Just be thankful that the package doesn't have to be handled by ILWU workers.

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    Is this referring to the Captain & Crew Ability cards that were available on BoardGameGeek as a promo item for around $10, about 2-3 months after Starter Set release...?

    If so, I have several unopened decks.
    [Not that I was hoarding for future gold, but was going to card sleeve one deck, attempt to laminate another, and keep one original - therefore got several extra in case I screwed 'em up, but...successfully done for all 3].
    So...I have 3 extra decks *unopened*.

    Just wondering.

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    Yes, it is. I was even in the Kickstarter, but kept to a lower level due to the extreme shipping costs on Kickstarter, so I never got any.

    I just wanted one deck to make it simpler to use the abilities for a few special captains. I think that four of each is plenty enough even for 20+ ships. There shouldn't be too many "famous" captains in every game.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kippryon View Post
    Is this referring to the Captain & Crew Ability cards that were available on BoardGameGeek as a promo item for around $10, about 2-3 months after Starter Set release...?

    Just wondering.
    Yep - that's them Kipp, I believe...

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    Quote Originally Posted by TexaS View Post
    I just wanted one deck to make it simpler to use the abilities for a few special captains. I think that four of each is plenty enough even for 20+ ships. There shouldn't be too many "famous" captains in every game.
    Yep! Same thoughts here...

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    And just as I mentioned my package from the Anchorage it arrived... Two packages, two days in a row.

    Pity I have ten hour workdays including Saturday this week.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TexaS View Post
    I think that four of each is plenty enough even for 20+ ships. There shouldn't be too many "famous" captains in every game.
    My sentiments, exactly. That's why I passed mine on. I am checking to see if I have any extra ones left - if so, John (Mycenius), there is one with your name on it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 7eat51 View Post
    My sentiments, exactly. That's why I passed mine on. I am checking to see if I have any extra ones left - if so, John (Mycenius), there is one with your name on it.
    You are a scholar and a gentleman Sir!

    EDIT: P.S. I've been badgering anyone who so much as suggests they might have a spare deck - I'm just that keen to get hold of them! Can't seem to get hold of Kris (Haggisblower) who mentioned having a spare pack above...
    Last edited by Mycenius; 03-04-2015 at 00:28. Reason: Added P.S.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TexaS View Post
    And just as I mentioned my package from the Anchorage it arrived... Two packages, two days in a row.
    Bounty, Indeed!
    Last edited by Mycenius; 03-04-2015 at 00:29.

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    I too, have been searching for an abilities deck, without having to get a bank loan to get one. LOL, I have said this before, ARES would be wise to consumers request, suggestions, Etc._ or risk their hard work on SOL drawing water. A tactical events deck complete with a book explaining drawn cards, entitled "Captains Log", storms, squalls, uncharted islands, shark attacks, kraken, mutinous crew, you name it, could then be realized randomly for solo or multiplayer. Add some nice art work, and I think it would put a living world to the table.

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    Welcome to the Anchorage, Mark!

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    Glad to see that you jumped right in. Welcome from Arizona, Mark.

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