It's official: the free version of Buccaneer Heroes is no longer available, but the commercial version is on track for its official release before the end of the year!

What to expect in the commercial version:

GREATLY IMPROVED COMBAT

NEW REPUTATION SYSTEM

You now have two Reputations: Good and Bad. [b]Good [/b]lets you reroll the 3 round dice. [b]Bad [/b]lets you reroll attack. You can get both, and each one gives you up to two rerolls. 

SHIP-TO-SHIP/SETTLEMENT SEA BATTLES

Battles are the most important element of the game, and now we have a MUCH more realistic and exciting combat system that pits dice against each other. Gone are the static attack points you need to count, which eventually give players automatic wins in later stages of the game. Now, even though you can greatly mitigate luck, there is always a chance you can lose to a weaker opponent, especially if you don't use your rerolls carefully. 

DUELS (RUSH & ATTACK MODE)

Duels are now a big part of the game. First, they give achievements, and secondly, they can be initiated in place of ship-to-ship battles. A new option lets players rush and attack targets, forcing duels. This also gives Endurance more importance, since the initial rush phase often leads to damage. Duels give players a completely different approach to battles (focused on Reputation and Endurance), if they choose that option. Each duel (win or lose) gives an achievement and unlocks something called [b]Duelist's Edge[/b], which gives you more dice against your opponent. 

IMPROVED EVENTS

NICER EVENTS FILE

All events are going to be located in a single PDF file with a fresh, new look. It's now much easier to read while playing on the go (i.e., you open one file on your phone instead of switching between 2 files). 

IMPROVED EVENTS

More icons, less text, better layout. 

SIMPLER WIND

The upwind movement penalty has been scrapped (kinda, you can still use it if you want to while playing against novice players), and instead of the Rudder Upgrade (which let you sail upwind without penalty) you now have a [b]Rigging Upgrade[/b] that gives you a wider downwind bonus.

KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN

We are going to be launching the game with all the AI generated art, and starting a Kickstarter campaign that will fund:

1) Human-made art (primary reason for the Kickstarter campaign). All AI art will be replaced. 

2) Trader Bill Expansion (6-card Kickstarter exclusive)

3) Siren Island Expansion (6-card Kickstarter exclusive)

4) City Events (48-card limited time Kickstarter exclusive)

5) Private Discord channel that will make all backers official members of the Brethren of the Coast. Many game decisions will be made by the Brethren via vote. Many exclusives will be offered to the Brethren. Members will get a 1-week head start in all public treasure hunts (we are planning on creating real 14K Gold Master Coins)

6) All buyers (backers and non-backers) will get the final and improved version