Okay, so I’ve tried to hold off asking this question just because there is so much information out there about decks, but even with the reading I’m doing, I’m not really getting the answer I am seeking even with the thread where someone asked about single core set decks.
So, I apologize, in advance for asking a question that someone else may have already covered, but I think with the new expansion and force packs, it is still relevant.
I have one copy of the core set, and this weekend, I found a gaming store near me that had exactly one copy of the Force Pack – A Dark Time and two copies of the core set. With that being said, sadly, everyone that plays at that store plays magic, and no one plays Star Wars at all (*sniff sniff*). Probably the reason I got that pack for 9.99.
I know it is recommended that one have two copies of the core set to build a decent deck. However, I am still really interested in the EoD expansion, and of course I want to purchase the rest of the force packs. Unfortunately, I’m on a budget that requires me to pace all that buying.
So, recommendations? Do I get another “boring” core set (boring, only because I already have all the cards), do I purchase the EoD expansion and satisfy that craving, or do I go back and pick up a few more Force Packs. I would think the latter would be the least productive as it would probably still require a second core set, first. However, on that note, I can use OCTGN to build decks that require a second core set, but I refuse to use any cards I have not purchased at least once because I respect copyright’s intended purpose, and I want this game to succeed.
Any thoughts?

The 2nd core set is probably the best single purchase for competitive purposes, but if you're wanting to increase the variety in your decks for fun play then I'd go with a copy of Edge of Darkness instead.

Yeah, Edge of Darkness is looking like the route I'll most likely take since my weekend excursion to drum up players in the area flopped. That just means, I'll start playing on OCTGN once I feel ready, and then if competitive play looks viable in my future, I'll purchase the second core. Thanks for the input, it helped me see my reasoning between each potential purchase.

Any suggestions on a core deck that includes cards from the Dark Time FP, since that's what I have right now?

I actually didn´t use much when I first got the Dark Time FP, but a Jedi deck with Han and Ben´s Spirit has been an annoying contender.

I actually didn´t use much when I first got the Dark Time FP, but a Jedi deck with Han and Ben´s Spirit has been an annoying contender.

QFT. If you had a second core, then 2x Luke, 2x Han, 2x Yoda and 2x Ben's Spirit (or 1x Ben's Spirit and 1x C3P0) was a pretty standard deck for a while.

A wesome. Thanks for the input. That's actually really helpful, because I was looking at an all core deck that had Jedi and Han. Hadn't yet thought to add Ben's Spirit to the mix. I'll have to look at what's in the deck already to determine what I need to drop.

Well, bit the bullet, and bought the expansion and the core this time around? Looks like I'm good for deck building and fun.

Well, bit the bullet, and bought the expansion and the core this time around? Looks like I'm good for deck building and fun.

yup, and on a positive note, since your getting into the game at a fairly early stage, it won't be too hard to catch up.