ghaerdon2 245 Posted September 12, 2014 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 $20. To be at least somewhat competitive what do I spend my money on? I have a soft spot for Hoth related stuff :-) and yes I have read the all caps thread on what to buy ... But that lists everything. I have a limit to start. 1 admat reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GroggyGolem 2,849 Posted September 12, 2014 2 Core Sets and 2 Edge of Darkness is the best starting point in my opinion. That provides you with enough cards for each Affiliation to build Mono decks and a lot of the Core & Edge of Darkness cards are still used in competitive play. From there, pick up expansions as you see fit. 3 admat, Devon Greatwolf and ghaerdon2 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FiendishDevil 97 Posted September 12, 2014 I replied in other thread. 1 core, 1 edge of darkness, all 6 packs of hoth cycle. 2 admat and ghaerdon2 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghaerdon2 245 Posted September 12, 2014 Thanks people! I may very well start my own deck building soon :-) 2 admat and GroggyGolem reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbmeboy 807 Posted September 13, 2014 For sheer power cards, 1 each of the Echoes cycle will get you more bang for your buck than Hoth. That said, there's a lot of good and fun cards in the Hoth cycle and if you like the theme definitely go with it. 2 GroggyGolem and admat reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghaerdon2 245 Posted September 13, 2014 Well the FLGS only had 1 Starter and the first 5 Hoth packs (#$%# sleeves are expensive!). though not on topic, any suggestions for what I could build with that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FiendishDevil 97 Posted September 15, 2014 Rebel Speeder Rebel weenie vehicle Imperial Vehicle Imperial Trooper Off the top of my head thats what I can think of... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghaerdon2 245 Posted September 15, 2014 GoogledRebel weenie vehicle couldn't find anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BakaMatt 9 Posted September 15, 2014 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 1 ghaerdon2 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FiendishDevil 97 Posted September 15, 2014 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghaerdon2 245 Posted September 16, 2014 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KennedyHawk2 493 Posted September 16, 2014 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. 4 MacRauri, divinityofnumber, Nizi and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nizi 7 Posted September 23, 2014 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FiendishDevil 97 Posted September 23, 2014 He mentioned that he liked Hoth theme. The new cycle might have more potent cards, but it's not Hoth themed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KennedyHawk2 493 Posted September 23, 2014 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keffisch 2,642 Posted October 13, 2014 I haven't had the chance to see it yet but, Powercreep powerful or balanced with the rest of the game powerful? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarthWMaster 367 Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) 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 1 Keffisch reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keffisch 2,642 Posted October 17, 2014 Cheers, It sounds a bit like X-Wing, not 100% good, but tolerable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Keeler 4 Posted October 24, 2014 honestly is you watch ebay, you prolly can nab a big collection for just under $200 right now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KennedyHawk2 493 Posted October 31, 2014 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiberium 4 Posted October 31, 2014 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$. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toqtamish 3,643 Posted October 31, 2014 Buy two core sets, the Hoth cycle and Knowledge and Defense pack from the Echoes of the Force cycle. That gives you all the Hoth stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kallel00 38 Posted November 24, 2014 Are you buying the French version ? If not those prices seem to be crazy expensive ... I'm all for supporting local stores , but if they sell over suggested prices or play the "rarity" game & spike prices up , you might as well shop online. In fact , I used to spend 1500-2000$/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) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwiceBorn 300 Posted December 8, 2014 (edited) 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites