local group starting up - what to buy?

By Wiredin, in Star Wars: Imperial Assault

Looks like there maybe a resurgence locally in our local scene with fall skirmish sessions starting up. I can't wait and hope I can get in some games. I think I've also finally convinced my wife and neighbor to play campaign. I've never played, but collected a bit... so far my inventory looks like this:

  • Core
  • Hoth box
  • Jedi Luke
  • Leia
  • Han Solo
  • Ben Kenobi
  • Lando

I'm not sure what I should buy to field out a good squad. I would like to have at least one solid squad from each faction. I already plan on picking up the 0-0-0/BT-1 pack, IG88, Boba Fett, and Hera. What should my next purchase be?

If you plan on playing competitively, the Jabba's Realm is a must at the moment. I've always been a fan of the Mercs and they pretty much run the world of skirmish currently after the release of Jabba's realm. (hopefully the new wave changes that). I'm a big fan of IG-88 (with the attachment from the Jawa pack), R2D2/3P0 (3P0 being a staple in almost all rebel and merc groups), Jabba, Jawa, Rangers, and Jedi Luke packs. Hera and chopper are a great addition to rebels as well.. Take a look at the below thread though and it should give you some insight into the figures and their feasibility "rank" in the skirmish world. Hope that gives you a start.

My play group loves campaign (3 of us). We've played up to Jabba's Realm and have really enjoyed it. Keep in mind that its a marathon, not a sprint. So while 1 mission may frustrate you, then next may frustrate the opponents. There are a lot of campaign only people on the forum to, so take a look at the Campaign area from lots of good conversation as well.

Looks like you run a Rebel list.

I'm not too into skirmish, buy from what I've heard, the Rangers are pretty good with Jedi Luke.

Meant to throw Agent Blaise in there for the Imperials. He's pretty much a staple in most imperial groups.

I'll throw in Hired Guns and Captain Terro packs for good Campaign additions, and the Jawa pack while you're at it...

I'd love to grab Jabbas Realm just for the Rancor! And I think I will...

Agent Blaise is pretty good hey? Sure, I'll add that on too. Think I need some Imps.