| Random Pirates Set-Up Tables | ||
|---|---|---|
| Roll | Basic Set-Up | Limits |
| 1 | 30 points; roll on Normal Crew | Single-nation fleets |
| 2 | 40 points; roll on Normal Crew | No named crew allowed |
| 3 | 50 points; roll on Normal Crew | 1-3=no ships with 5+ Cargo 4-6=no ships w/ 2-rank cannons |
| 4 | Free ships totalling 10 masts; 4 free crew | No more than 3 ships |
| 5 | Roll on Special Set-up 1 table; no Limits | No ships w/ Move > S+S |
| 6 | Roll on Special Set-Up 2 table; no Limits | 1-3=No ships with 4+ masts 4-6=Must have a ship w/ 4+ masts |
| || | Special Set-Up 1 (no 10-mast) | Normal Crew |
| 1 | 24 points for ships, all crew free | No limits or bonuses |
| 2 | 8d6 points for ships; roll on Special Crew | No limits or bonuses |
| 3 | 4 free ships, each with a different hull design or number of masts; roll on Special Crew | No limits or bonuses |
| 4 | Free ships totalling 8 masts; roll on Special Crew | One free generic crew |
| 5 | Free ships totalling 12 masts; roll on Special Crew | One free named crew |
| 6 | Free ships totalling 2d6+6 masts; roll on Special Crew | One free Event |
| || | Special Set-Up 2 (no 10-mast) | Special Crew |
| 1 | One free ship; all crew on that ship free; 15 points | Four free crew |
| 2 | One free 3-masted ship, two 2-masted, one 1-masted; roll on Special Crew | One free crew on each ship; 7 points for crew & events |
| 3 | Four free 2-masted ships; roll on Special Crew | 10 points for crew & events |
| 4 | One free Rare ship; one free Common ship; 15 points | 12 points for crew & events |
| 5 | Free ships totalling 10 cargo; roll on Special Crew | Four generic crew, one named crew (all free) |
| 6 | 30+ points, 2+ ships, at least one Captain or similar named crew, make the worst fleet you can. Roll a die, pass fleet to the person on your left if even, right if odd | One generic crew on each ship, plus two generic crew & one named crew (all free) |
Using the Tables:
Roll a die and consult the Basic Set-Up Table. If the roll sends you to a Special Set-Up Table, reroll and use the result from that table instead. Roll again, and if it comes up 1-3, roll again on the Limits Table and apply that result to the set-up you already rolled. Ignore the Limit if it contradicts the set-up. If you are told to roll on one of the Crew Tables, roll again and apply that result to the set-up you already rolled. Build your fleet according to the rules and limits you rolled.
"Free" crew are still subject to the limits on crew costs versus ship cost.