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MikeM75
3
Jul 8, 2017
This seems like a strange setup. I used to play the game when it first came out, and don't get me wrong, it's a fantastic game. I am very tempted to jump back into it, but this setup does not seem like it would give you a full 'team' to play with. I think you'd need multiple purchases of this bundle to be able to play a full game, just like any other collectible game.
LitreofFarva
0
Jul 9, 2017
MikeM75This is the exact same worry I had. I would be new to the game and from everything I was looking at, this bundle looks like you need at least 2 or more bundles to have a playable 2 player game. Does this sound right?
MikeM75
3
Jul 9, 2017
LitreofFarvaI don't think that would even work, to be honest. Only marginal improvement over buying 1 bundle. Here's the problem - you need 1 monster and 15 units for each side, all from the same faction. For a full 2 player game, it would be 2 monsters and 30 units. Each booster pack only includes 4 units, from 6 different factions. I also seem to remember the factions changed, but I don't recall if they were different every series. Best case you end up with 3 monsters and 12 units from 6 different factions.
If you really want to play the game, the cheap method is finding the 2 player start kit: http://www.monsterpocalypse.com/products/monsterpocalypse-two-player-battle-box
Failing that, try getting 2x monster boosters and a 2x cases of unit boosters from the same series. This is your best chance of getting two full teams. It's been a while, but I remember buying cases of the unit boosters when I was really into the game. You'd be stuck with whatever faction your monsters are, but at least you'd have full teams...
LitreofFarva
0
Jul 9, 2017
MikeM75Thanks for the help and advice!
jak7890
8
Nov 17, 2017
MikeM75You don't really need the full 15 units per player. Most of the time you'll only ever use about 6 units per game, and those don't have to be from the same faction. Any unit can be paired with any monster, though there is a benefit if they are the same agenda (not necessarily faction).
There are two factions per agenda, and if you try to spawn a unit from an agenda that's different than your monster you have to spend one extra die, so there is a downside. If your collection of units isn't deep enough you and your partner can just ignore this rule and draft units at the beginning of the game.