new player help

[SithAssassin75 1]

I am going to purchase the game tomorrow. I am curious as to what to buy without breaking the bank right away. 2 core sets? 2 core sets and an expansion? 1 core set and 2 expansions? I could really use some advice please. I want to learn, but be competitive as I do it.

[Angus Lee 24]

This is the answer you need: http://community.fantasyflightgames.com/index.php?/topic/90907-this-is-what-you-buy-competitive-buy-list-and-faq/

[Greatjawa 8]

I think the game is reaching a point that you may not need 2 copies of the core set.  As a new player trying to keep the initial cost smaller, I would suggest 1 core set and 2 copies of the Edge of Darkness box set.  You are looking at $100 regular retail there, but it will get you enough cards to build some fairly competative decks.  After that, I would start in on the current Force pack set, and start at the beginning.  They do build on themselves.  As for a second core set, I find I still use doubles of the objective sets.  but I would leave that up to you and personal choice, since it is the most expensive of the sets.

[SithAssassin75 1]

I think the game is reaching a point that you may not need 2 copies of the core set.  As a new player trying to keep the initial cost smaller, I would suggest 1 core set and 2 copies of the Edge of Darkness box set.  You are looking at $100 regular retail there, but it will get you enough cards to build some fairly competative decks.  After that, I would start in on the current Force pack set, and start at the beginning.  They do build on themselves.  As for a second core set, I find I still use doubles of the objective sets.  but I would leave that up to you and personal choice, since it is the most expensive of the sets.

Thanks! I was trying not break the bank right away. This helps a bunch!

Edited September 27, 2013 by SithAssassin75

[dbmeboy 807]

For pure competitiveness: Core set x2 and Edge of Darkness x2 are the most important current purchases.

For ability to build a variety of decks: Core x1, Edge of Darkness x1, and then force packs as you can afford.  You'll still be able to field some competitive decks this way, but also have more options.

[Adsuki 2]

You can get the core set for $30 on Amazon and the Edge of Darkness for $20 on Amazon, but that's also up to you. Depending on your budget, Dbmeboy's post is good. I wanted a variety of decks, so I gotten one of each, and I'm still not convince about a second core set yet. Maybe one day I might, I just don't know yet. I'm just focusing on everything that's coming out right now. Hope this helps. =)

[Adsuki 2]

You can also check this thread out if you do get one of each like I did.

Best Deck With Only One Core Set And Each Expansion

[MasterJediAdam 99]

A further bit of advice is to scour for folks leaving the game. You might find that an inexpensive solution.