Down Among The Dead continues to suffer from Pirate Borg’s fundamental flaws

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Jokes about being "the worst pirate RPG ever made" — Despite its self-deprecating humor, the expansion still faces criticism and potential cultural insensitivity.
Limited references to Mesoamerican cultures — This suggests an uneven handling of diverse influences, which could alienate or misrepresent these cultures.

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Down Among The Dead continues to suffer from Pirate Borg’s fundamental flaws

The swashbuckler-themed tabletop RPG Pirate Borg released in 2023, and since then its popularity has only grown. Earlier this year, expansion Down Among the Dead fulfilled a 2024 Kickstarter that raised half a million dollars.

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