I really, really like it. If you can get your head around the abstractions of the battles (no seperation between starships, vehicles, and characters), there is a very fascinating game with a lot of strategic choices per turn.

The pod based deckbuilding is something that takes some getting used to. I can understand how that is a big detriment to those used to crafting your deck down to the last card. Personally, the biggest issue I have with it is how it essentially slows down the game expanding in the expansions. Once the two bigger expanions and two Force Pack cycles are out towards the end of the year, it won't be a big issue.

And at the very least, the art is AMAZING.

In the end, it isn't perfect, but I am just in love with how the game plays, theme be blasteded. The game is quick, and a lot of choices to be made with the cards you draw. I'm going to be picking up a 2nd core for better deckbuilding options (which is a huge improvement over the other LCGs, which requires a 3rd for full playsets of all cards).

The choices with one core is fairly limited, and even with two, you have roughly 18 different objective sets or pods to build your deck from. Standard decks require 10 pods, with a limit of 2x per objective set. I think it will be a bit before there are enough pods to really make it feel unlimited. As is, with 2 cores, I think there is a good half dozen good options for each side. I don't have my 2 cores yet, so I haven't experimented with deckbuilding yet. The 4 preconstructed decks are good by themselves, imo.

It may seem simplistic on the surface, but the pods do have more subtle decisions as you look in. A good example is the Shadows of Dathomir pod. Nightsisters are really good. A Disturbance of the Force is pretty good too. Hand's Blessing has some limited uses. And the Rancor is bad. With how quickly units can die in this game, it will quickly turn on you if you aren't careful. So in order for me to get those great Nightsisters, I have to take a few cards I don't like as well. That is where it has really rubbed players used to normal deck building the wrong way. Luckily, with the hand refill and ways to dump you hand, it isn't a major obstacle. It's just not the finely tuned deck most are used to.

The objective is also another example of a great example of something I really like. It can generate 2 resources, but in order to do that, you have to give it 2 focus tokens. You essentially tap it twice. However, you only "untap" a card once per turn, normally. So you can use it to it's fullest to bring out a big gun. But you lose access to it's resources for 1 turn to fully clear it. Very important decision to be made.

I was thinking about picking this up soon. I've never played an LCG but this looks fun and (added bonus!) it is Star Wars. curious if people are still enjoying it?

I'm excited to give it a try, and I've heard a lot of people say getting 2 core sets is good for more competitive and diverse decks so if I like it I'd consider grabbing another one as well. And while I love Jedi, I'm looking forward to the expansion of the "seedier" elements both for Light Side and Dark Side. And I've heard a lot of people say that it is often pretty close and comes down to the wire which I like! Adds some nice tension to know that it could still be anyone's game.

I've heard people talk about how Vader and Palpatine are scary, but not unbeatable which is good.

Yeah I was a little bummed when I saw that Smugglers & Spies and Scum & Villainy were lightly represented in the Core Set. (Granted Boba and Han both seem awesome, and you seem to confirm that ) I mean I'm really really excited for Jedi and Sith, and a little less so for Imperial and Rebel Fleets. I 100% understand why they are the main ones in there they just don't align with my tastes. (Or rather my tastes for the game, I think the problem is I play X-wing so I get my ship combat fix there.) From what I've seen from the Core Sets I was actually interested in trying to do a mostly Jedi Deck and then splash in Han with Smugglers. But maybe that is just because I like Jedi and Han Solo a lot haha.

This is my first experience with LCGs and I like them in theory but I did think it was other that a second big-box was coming out as I didn't think that is how it worked. The only thing I really know about it is that it will have Smugglers and Scum, is it essentially just Core Set 2 with a Focus on the other factions and only a few Jedi, Rebels, Imperials, and Sith? And Once the First Hoth pack comes out (this month or next) they are monthly packs for each cycle right, and then after that cycle is done is there usually a break between cycles?

Ok cool, thanks for the info! A multiplayer expansion? I'm excited for that, I really like Multiplayer card games.

I think next time I stop my local comics/gaming shop I'll have to see if they have it in stock and pick it up. I like the LCG model as well, and now seems like a great time to get in with just the Core Set out. And $15 a month is so easy to swallow plus I love that there isn't any "luck" invovled, you know exactly what you are getting. I'm excited now haha