Interesting thread. I get the feeling some think the rules cost to much.
Would like to say, right off I have no connection with Firelock Games.
Saw their rule book at a game store last month.
It cost $35.00 here in Oregon. Not over priced at all.
I liked the look of it, so picked it up.
I think it is a very good buy.
You get 152 pages of rules.
I think they are very well written and some super photos of their games table.
They also have a great web site that gives excellent support.
Compare them to a set of Osprey rules,
64 pages for around $16.00 to $18.00.
Also about 7 pages of Osprey rules are pictures from their uniform and army books.
Wish they had photos of miniatures instead.
Please don't get me wrong, I have and play a number of their rules sets.
My favorites at this time, The Pikeman's Lament and Lion Rampant.
All three of these rules are a win-win for me.
So if you like pirates, buy it and play a few games.