Just by chance I happened to be in my store yesterday when friend of mine stepped in to collect a game he had ordered. And just by chance he thought that we might try it while unwrapping from shrink. While he was reading the rules I was browsing the cards and somehow they were a bit familiar to me. I was quite positive I hadn't seen this game before but nevertheless... that awkward feeling I had played this mechanic some time earlier somewehere. But where? And how did it happen?

Suddenly I remembered. It was what - 3 years ago? - when I volunteered in BGG to test one simple cardgame mechanics. I printed it out, played in our game group, analyzed and sent some feedback. And forgot about it. Until some months ago I found the test copy and even wondered about what had became of this game. I checked now the game rules - and hooray! - I'm even listed as one of the playtesters! :)

So, everybody - buy and play Libertalia - it's actually really good game with simple rules. The kind I like. And thanks to it, I'm now also a credited playtester :)