If u choose between IA core box or Legion core box what would u pick ?

i want to get one of this two and i like both so i need some opinions

thank you

Depends on what type of game you like. Wargaming SWL is a totally different style to boars game SWIA.

Both boxes have a lot to offer in their respected category. IA has a good mix of minis and SWL is ready to go 400pt game.

I have bought both now as we play SWRPG a bunch and the minis cross over nicely.

This will depend on several factors; first and foremost, what type of game do you want to play?

Then, do you have a regular group of people you play with? Just one person?

If you have a smartphone, there is an app for Imperial Assault that will control the Imperials, so you can play the game by yourself, making more replay value.

15 minutes ago, That Blasted Samophlange said:

If you have a smartphone, there is an app for Imperial Assault that will control the Imperials, so you can play the game by yourself, making more replay value.

Just clarified that a bit.

For long term value, buy itself, it's hard to beat the IA core box. You get two games in one (skirmish and campaign), a free campaign expansion via the app, and can play a long, long time without ever buying anything else. It's a complete game, where the Legion core is really half a game as a starter intro.

That said, your choice should be really based on the type of game you want to play and your game group. The games are different, even if you just compare IA skirmish, which is the closest to Legion.

I own both games and I would recommend you get Imperial Assault first. The core comes with enough material to enjoy a campaign that will last easily 20 hours or more with lots of replay-ability. It also has app support with the free to download Legends of the Alliance that allows you access to a mini campaign and the option to do one player mode if you wish. In addition, the IA core box has the material to run several different formats of skirmish 1v1 play right away. This doesn't compare to Legion's armies but its still quite good.

I love both games, but if you're entering the market for the first time I would say go with IA. Its way more cost efficient and flexible to what you want to do right from the box. Legion on the other hand requires nearly $200 to run full 800 point armies, not to mention additional hobby supplies, and has a narrow focus of gameplay. That being said though, once you drink the Kool Aid by buying one of these games its just going to be a gateway drug for the others so hold on to your wallet.

thanks for the answers . from what i see in both places, IA is the better option i guess i'll go with it . maybe i'll experience legion in the future

If you are looking at just miniatures, Legion is absolutely the way to go. Most of the minis for IA core are borderline horrible sculpts.

I love both games.

IA is better for being less time consuming in terms of preparation, setup, painting. ITs got a great campaign and great storytelling theme.

Legion i better for Star Wars full battles and having a more epic scope of proper battles within the SW galaxy. It has a lot more modelling and preparation involved (unless you play unpainted)

1 hour ago, DelGriffen said:

If you are looking at just miniatures, Legion is absolutely the way to go. Most of the minis for IA core are borderline horrible sculpts.

Same sculptor, same material

1 hour ago, DelGriffen said:

If you are looking at just miniatures, Legion is absolutely the way to go. Most of the minis for IA core are borderline horrible sculpts.

I think some of the IA stuff is great?

8 minutes ago, buckero0 said:

Same sculptor, same material

I’ll check the sculptor when I get back by IA uses at least 4 that I know of. It also, doesn’t change the fact the core box sculpts are the worst in the range.

7 minutes ago, VAYASAN said:

I think some of the IA stuff is great?

I would say everything from bespin on is pretty good, Jabba’s realm especially is great. The core though..... the Nexu, Vader, Transhdons are good, probes are okay, AT-ST is good for what it is. Imperial officer is horrible, stormtroopers are the worst in the line, Royal guard look like game pieces, e-web is horrible, hero’s are zombiecide detail quality.. so fair, but also the worst heros in the game sculpt wise.

Don’t misunderstand, I like IA as a game, and there are great sculpts in the range, I love the rancor. But there is absolutely, no comparison between the sculpts in the core set of Legion and IA when looking at definition, detail and ease of painting.

29 minutes ago, DelGriffen said:

Don’t misunderstand, I like IA as a game, and there are great sculpts in the range, I love the rancor. But there is absolutely, no comparison between the sculpts in the core set of Legion and IA when looking at definition, detail and ease of painting.

Agreed Legion betters culpts in the Core set but I still wouldnt say IA are horrible.

51 minutes ago, DelGriffen said:

Don’t misunderstand, I like IA as a game, and there are great sculpts in the range, I love the rancor. But there is absolutely, no comparison between the sculpts in the core set of Legion and IA when looking at definition, detail and ease of painting.

To be fair later you look into the game cycle, the more detail you see in the sculpts. So the first stuff you see isn't that great. Also unlike a regular table top game, you tend to be closer to the action to notice those small details more. (In IA's case that is)

Definitely, the latest stuff is really good. But, if you are choosing which core to buy based on miniature quality, I’d go legion.

The sculpts in the IA core are not bad. They did however improve over time. Even the AI core sculps are an improvement over FFGs early stuff like Mansions or early Descent. So yeah, if you compare stormtroopers in Legion core to IA core, they will look a little weak but I wouldn't call them bad.

Will IA get canceled after worlds this year?

15 minutes ago, fistfulofforce said:

Will IA get canceled after worlds this year?

I think IA is just on the Backburner. We will probably get a box a year still maybe with a wave of blisters here and there for another year or two. Lets not forget the app content as well will be rolling out as well.

I was also deciding and my local store said IA may end up canceled after worlds in favor of legion and if i were goinng to start buying in Legion is best bet. I held off because I'm not sure i want to get into figure miniatures.

Although the at-st looked great.

11 minutes ago, fistfulofforce said:

I was also deciding and my local store said IA may end up canceled after worlds in favor of legion and if i were goinng to start buying in Legion is best bet. I held off because I'm not sure i want to get into figure miniatures.

Although the at-st looked great.

IA is more than just a Skirmish mode. Legion is just 1v1 or 2v2 kinda game.

If you are between IA skirmish and Legion I would go Legion. I hate the tile system for skirmish games, and I'm not going to buy those mats. They should make PDFs to print.

IA for the campaign is fun though.

I am aware my response is petty, but it's my opinion.

Do you want a board game or a miniatures game?

IA is definitely a board game and that's one of the reasons why I never really got into it. I like board games, but for me they just have a much shorter interest curve. For me, a $90 board game will last a few sessions, then someone may dredge it up later.

Legion falls more in line with games like 40k, Warmachine, Malifaux, etc. This is something that I cam dump more time into for the cost both on the hobby and gameplay aspects.

8 hours ago, buckero0 said:

Same sculptor, same material

They are not the same sculptors, go look at the credits of the cores, no overlap at all