$200 to Start?

[ghaerdon2 245]

I have posted this in another thread but I think this is the better way of posting my question:

I am an X Wing player, spending tons of money on minis and wave 5 and 6. I have around $200 CND to spend. Base set at my FLGS is $50, and Force Packs are $20. To be at least somewhat competitive what do I spend my money on? I have a soft spot for Hoth related stuff :-) and yes I have read the all caps thread on what to buy ... But that lists everything. I have a limit to start.

[GroggyGolem 2,849]

2 Core Sets and 2 Edge of Darkness is the best starting point in my opinion. That provides you with enough cards for each Affiliation to build Mono decks and a lot of the Core & Edge of Darkness cards are still used in competitive play.

 

From there, pick up expansions as you see fit.

[FiendishDevil 97]

I replied in other thread.

 

1 core, 1 edge of darkness, all 6 packs of hoth cycle.

[ghaerdon2 245]

Thanks people! I may very well start my own deck building soon :-)

[dbmeboy 807]

For sheer power cards, 1 each of the Echoes cycle will get you more bang for your buck than Hoth.  That said, there's a lot of good and fun cards in the Hoth cycle and if you like the theme definitely go with it.

[ghaerdon2 245]

Well the FLGS only had 1 Starter and the first 5 Hoth packs (#$%# sleeves are expensive!).

 

though not on topic, any suggestions for what I could build with that?

[FiendishDevil 97]

Rebel Speeder

 

Rebel weenie vehicle

 

Imperial Vehicle

 

Imperial Trooper

 

 

Off the top of my head thats what I can think of...

[ghaerdon2 245]

GoogledRebel weenie vehicle couldn't find anything.

[BakaMatt 9]

With 1x Core and the first five Hoth packs, I'd try this:

 

Smugglers and Spies

2x Attack Pattern Delta

2x Hoth Operations

2x Preparation for Battle

2x Prepare for Evacuation

1x Sensors are Placed

1x The Defense of Yavin 4

 

Dark side's a little trickier, since in that era of cards, Sith Control was dominate, but it really relies on having two Core Sets for consistency. There was a Hoth-based sith control deck I believe had a showing at worlds. It's hurt without Executor, but worth a try.

 

Imperial Navy

1x Fall of the Jedi

2x The General's Imperative

1x Sabotage in the Snow

1x Shadows on the Ice

1x The Emperor's Web

2x The Killing Cold

2x vader's Fist

[FiendishDevil 97]

Rebel weenie vehicle is the rebel sets with Y-Wings, X-Wings. Any low cost 1,2, or 3 vehicles.

 

Honestly, just mix and match and you can find what works. Kind of pointless to try to build something to match the meta.

 

I don't agree that sith control was any stronger than Imperial vehicle deck. So many good combos with imperial vehicle objectives.

[ghaerdon2 245]

With 1x Core and the first five Hoth packs, I'd try this:

 

Smugglers and Spies

2x Attack Pattern Delta

2x Hoth Operations

2x Preparation for Battle

2x Prepare for Evacuation

1x Sensors are Placed

1x The Defense of Yavin 4

 

Dark side's a little trickier, since in that era of cards, Sith Control was dominate, but it really relies on having two Core Sets for consistency. There was a Hoth-based sith control deck I believe had a showing at worlds. It's hurt without Executor, but worth a try.

 

Imperial Navy

1x Fall of the Jedi

2x The General's Imperative

1x Sabotage in the Snow

1x Shadows on the Ice

1x The Emperor's Web

2x The Killing Cold

2x vader's Fist

Thank you so much. I was getting cross eyed looking at all those cards. I have ordered another Core, none left in my area.

[KennedyHawk2 492]

I replied in other thread.

 

1 core, 1 edge of darkness, all 6 packs of hoth cycle.

 

I would recommend the newest cycle over the hoth cycle. The cards are just a lot more potent.

[Nizi 7]

 

I replied in other thread.

 

1 core, 1 edge of darkness, all 6 packs of hoth cycle.

 

I would recommend the newest cycle over the hoth cycle. The cards are just a lot more potent.

 

This, but I'd buy a second core along with it.

 

And if money is such an issue, buy everything online. You'd be down about 140€ that way which is definitely acceptable imo.

[FiendishDevil 97]

He mentioned that he liked Hoth theme. The new cycle might have more potent cards, but it's not Hoth themed.

[KennedyHawk2 492]

He mentioned that he liked Hoth theme. The new cycle might have more potent cards, but it's not Hoth themed.

 

Yup but he also wants to be somewhat competitive. To do that he'll have to take the newest cycle over hoth because of how powerful the new cycle cards are.

[Keffisch 2,642]

I haven't had the chance to see it yet but,

 

Powercreep powerful or balanced with the rest of the game powerful?

[MarthWMaster 367]

I haven't had the chance to see it yet but,

Powercreep powerful or balanced with the rest of the game powerful?

It varies between objective sets, I would say. New Yoda is numerically better than old, and I can't think of any reason one would use the old one over the new (using both in the same deck doesn't count), but you might just chalk it up to weaker designs in the Core Set, rather than a gradual increase in power level. Same goes for old Boba Fett versus the upcoming version. Some of the Core objective sets remain popular, though (Vader, Palpatine, etc.). Edited October 14, 2014 by MarthWMaster

[Keffisch 2,642]

Cheers,

 

It sounds a bit like X-Wing, not 100% good, but tolerable.

[Kevin Keeler 4]

honestly is you watch ebay, you prolly can nab a big collection for just under $200 right now.

[KennedyHawk2 492]

honestly is you watch ebay, you prolly can nab a big collection for just under $200 right now.

 

Yup. I'm selling my spare set right now it's almost complete missing 1 EoD BotF and 2 Forcepacks. It's only got 12 hours left but you can try for it if you make it in time.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251691014512?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

[Tiberium 4]

I have posted this in another thread but I think this is the better way of posting my question:

I am an X Wing player, spending tons of money on minis and wave 5 and 6. I have around $200 CND to spend. Base set at my FLGS is $50, and Force Packs are $20. To be at least somewhat competitive what do I spend my money on? I have a soft spot for Hoth related stuff :-) and yes I have read the all caps thread on what to buy ... But that lists everything. I have a limit to start.

 

You are based in Canada? You should check this online store:

 

http://www.boardgamebliss.com/

 

Base set is 31.95$, pack are 11.95$.

[Toqtamish 3,643]

Buy two core sets, the Hoth cycle and Knowledge and Defense pack from the Echoes of the Force cycle. That gives you all the Hoth stuff.

[Kallel00 38]

Are you buying the French version ? If not those prices seem to be crazy expensive ...

I'm all for supporting local stores , but if they sell over suggested prices or play the "rarity" game & spike prices up , you might as well shop online. In fact , I used to spend 1500-2000$/year in one , and found online stores with way better pricing after my local store jacked the price up for X-Wing minis to 19.99$ after the game had come out ... (see below )

Check supernovagames.ca or greatboardgames.ca (both offer most games @ pretty much the best pricing online)

[TwiceBorn 300]

Are you buying the French version ? If not those prices seem to be crazy expensive ...

I'm all for supporting local stores , but if they sell over suggested prices or play the "rarity" game & spike prices up , you might as well shop online. In fact , I used to spend 1500-2000$/year in one , and found online stores with way better pricing after my local store jacked the price up for X-Wing minis to 19.99$ after the game had come out ... (see below )

Check supernovagames.ca or greatboardgames.ca (both offer most games @ pretty much the best pricing online)

 

Thanks for sharing the info about those Canadian online retailers -- I'm Canadian and was not even aware of their existence! I think I would prefer to support online stores that specialize in games rather than Amazon (when not supporting my FLGS when practical/reasonable, of course). 

Edited December 8, 2014 by TwiceBornh