I am a new player with lots of questions I don't expect anyone wants to answer in this thread. Could people give me links to guides answering my questions?

I have not purchased anything yet and have a friend who has enough figures to play other side. What is the cheapest most effective way to get into the game? I am an experienced board gamer and can handle the fancy stuff. Should I buy just one faction to start? I am willing to put in whatever it takes to get started well.

Are there different archetypes in this game and is there a guide explaining them?

How much money would I need to put in to be able to play a decent 100 point with either side?

Thanks guys!

I just wrote a blog about how to get into x-wing on a budget, I would love to know what you think since you are new

https://butwhythopodcast.com/2018/01/15/how-to-start-playing-x-wing-on-a-budget/

Welcome! The Useful Links pinned post at the top of the forum posts is also rife with all kinds of goodies, lots of guides and how-to's.