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Pirate Piece of the Day

Jerky Johnson
American - Davy Jones'

If a sea monster begins its move within L of this ship, it gets +L to its base move.

Type - Crew
Collector's Number -  047B

Piece Ratings:

Ratings are based on a 1 to 5 scale 1 being the worst.
3 ... average. 5 is the highest rating.


Date Reviewed - 06.28.06
 

Derrik The Red
Pirate - Davy Jones'

This ship gets +1 to her cannon rolls against any non-Pirate ship. Once per turn, you may eliminate one of this ship’s crew to give her an extra action.

Type - Crew
Collector's Number -  046A

Piece Ratings:

Ratings are based on a 1 to 5 scale 1 being the worst.
3 ... average. 5 is the highest rating.


Date Reviewed - 06.28.06
 

 

 WildWill

Pirates of Davy Jones’ Curse - #047B “Jerky” Johnson

Name:  “Jerky” Johnson

Set: PODJC

Card #: 047B

Rarity: Common

Type: Crew

Cost: 4 Points

Faction: American

Link: Pequod

 

Ability: If a sea monster begins its move within L of this ship, it gets +L to its base move.

 

Flavor Text: His left arm twitches (mauled by a giant squid); he has a limp (left foot eaten by a shark); and he’s almost blind (too many days in a whale’s gut)…yet ”Jerky” seems to know when any giant sea creature is near.

 

“Jerky” is the primary support crew for sea monsters and his ability works great, except that he’s the wrong faction.  Though if you’re not playing one-faction fleets, it’s not quite that devastating a difference.  Four points for a +L movement isn’t too bad, but in my opinion he’s at least one point too much.  Throw him on the Pequod and you won’t lose a cargo though.

 

My Ratings

Playability 2 of 5

Collectability 2 of 5

 

 

Pirates of Davy Jones’ Curse - #045B Derrik the Red

Name:  Derrik the Red

Set: PODJC

Card #: 045B

Rarity: Common

Type: Crew

Cost: 6 Points

Faction: American

Link: Swamp Fox

 

Ability: Give this ship a move action but do not move her. Instead, roll a d6. On a result of 5 or 6, move an enemy ship L in any direction.

 

Flavor Text: The deep swamps of Louisiana breed a different sort of man. LeBeaux has learned from the mambos, magic men, and shamans that those who harness the power of the loa for evil means are an affront to life itself.

 

So for six points you lose your ship’s action, AND you only have a 33% chance to mess up your opponent.  Now, on a small ship like a 1 or 2 master this isn’t such a bad swap.  But if he’s on your gunship or treasure hauler, forget it.  I’m still not in favor of crew who take away actions for the CHANCE at another game effect.  Very mediocre, and overcosted.

 

My Ratings

Playability 1 of 5

Collectability 2 of 5

 

Next time – American week concludes with one of the small ships.  Which one?  Tune in to find out!

 
Redsled

Jerky Johnson

Redsled says: Reptile wrangler from the American faction. For four points you add an accelerator to any sea monsters being played. Not only sea monsters in your fleet but ALL sea monsters that start their turn within L of Jerky get an additional L added to their move. Obviously you’d only play Jerky if you are playing Sea Monsters. If so; put Jerky on your fastest boat and look to cover some serious ground.

 

Rating with Sea Monsters: 5

Rating without Sea Monsters: 1

 

 

Derrik The Red

Redsled says: Excellent new named character for the Pirates. For six points you gain a world beater and a sac captain. Very solid combination that can help you shoot your way into or out of trouble. With the plus 1 added to a strong boat like the original Harbinger you’re almost guaranteed to do some major punishment. If by chance you do goof it up; no problem…sacrifice some poor unfortunate soul and shoot again.

 

Rating 5

 

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