Name:    Straw Man (Cursed)

Card:    DJC #020 (Common)

Points:  12

Masts: 2

Cargo: 2

Moves: L

Guns : 3L,3S

Hit %: 100 (S), 50 (L)

Ability: Fear. Once per turn, this ship may randomly take one treasure from any ship she touches.

In logic, a "straw man argument" is a statement that is created for the sole purpose of being knocked down, not one that is ever expected to amount to anything. That's a perfect name for this ship.

What were they thinking when they asked 12 points for this? The Devil's Pay has identical stats, a negative ability, but better cannons, for only 4 points -- that's 1/3 the cost of this ship. And what do the abilities gain you? Fear gains you nothing 2/3 of the time, even if you get close enough to use it. The treasure-steal ability might be fun, but if you ever expect to use it, you've got to add a Helmsman to catch those speedy gold ships, and now you've got only one cargo free for treasure. And you're paying 14 points for the privilege of bringing that one treasure back.

The Cursed tend to be overpriced and (in my opinion) difficult to win with. The Straw Man is, unfortunately, a clear example of this. She isn't the worst, but she's bad enough that I can't recommend using her.

Ever.

Goldship rating: 2.2 / 5

Gun Ship rating: 2.2 / 5

Boarding rating: 2.1 / 5

Value for points: 2.1 / 5

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