Unfortunately, you're probably out of luck without going to eBay or some other marketplace. FFG usually only does one order for the kits, and then stores run them as they have time. That's usually shortly after they get the kits, as FFG is doing publicity for the events around that time. Looks like you might be able to snag one for like $20 off eBay, which is a lot for a card (and maybe the playmat too if it's bundled that way).
Thanks for the info. I'll have a look on eBay and try my luck, but I just pre-ordered the Forgotten Age; it's supposed to be shipping tomorrow according to my local retailer. I'm looking forward to adding new investigators to my collection.
The FFG stands are used for cardboard tokens, like the investigators you'd find in Eldritch Horror, the board game. The slot is going to be too wide to really hold a card. Here are a couple of options if you want something to stand your cards up.
Thanks for the links. I'm having just as much fun pimping out this game as I am playing it. I'm going to order clear stands for the enemies and coloured stands corresponding to each class.
Absolutely! Pimping out this game is great fun. There's so much you can do!
This is something that I've done, although I only do it for my home games. If I go to a friend's, I leave some stuff behind, such as the playmat and the easels.
Hmmm, that is a tricky one. I think Dunwich Legacy has a better two scenarios then Road to Carcosa, plus it has some very strong player cards to expand your collection (Rite of Seeking especially is pretty much an always take on most Mystic decks) however I found the Carcosa campaign to be stronger then Dunwichs overall, So if you are just picking up the base expansion then I would go Dunwich but if you are planning on running the entire campaign then I would go with Carcosa (although if you are planning on running both eventually I would start with Dunwich). Can't comment on Forgotten Era at all I'm afraid, it does look good though.
If you are open to eventually getting more mythos cycles, get Dunwich first for the better player cards. If you are planning on only getting one, Carcosa has the stronger campaign (Dunwich is still a very good campaign and better than the core set's)
Welcome aboard! You're in for a hell of a ride if you stick through to the full campaigns. They are all unique and amazing experiences that each feel very different from one another. The Forgotten Age (the third full campaign) starts with its Deluxe on Thursday, so now's a good time to jump in if want to start there. Otherwise, you can go to either Dunwich or Carcosa after the core set, as every campaign is self-contained and needs nothing other than its own packs (and the core).
All you'll need is the Core Set, and the Carcosa cycle (The Path to Carcosa deluxe expansion, and then the six mythos packs). You can play solo, although when just starting out, it might be a little easier to play "two-handed," meaning you're actually playing 2player.
Six mythos packs? So the starter set, the carcosa expansion and six packs. What packs exactly and how much would all that cost
Okay, it looks like you're looking at the "King in Yellow" expansion for Arkham Horror (the board game), not Arkham Horror: The Card Game. If you're looking at the board game (which is an older game, that is overly complex and a little bit dated), then you'd need the base game (Arkham Horror), and then the King in Yellow expansion, and you'd be good to go.
Would that be enough for 2+ players? Are the 6 mythos packs absolutely necessary?
Yes, this would be enough for two players. You wouldn't be able to play the same class of character, but that would probably be a bad idea anyways.
Thanks for the info. Appreciate it. Now I just gotta convince a friend to play with me
Buy the core set and play through it with them. They'll be hooked. Everyone I've showed the game to (gamers and non-gamers) have enjoyed it quite a bit.
Man, that's a lot of different storages to bring with you if you ever need to go play somewhere? Multiple binders and boxes.
It's not that big of a deal. Everything fits in a single bag.
The campaigns are completely separate. It's only important that you play the scenarios within a campaign in the right order.
Oh great. I didn't want to play the Path to Carcosa first and then find out X person died in Dunwitch Legacy and I missed it.
Yes, that weakness is now in your deck. If ever a scenario gives you a weakness it will be in that deck forever and carry on between scenarios until a game effect causes it to be removed.
I'd suggest the Dunwich packs so that you can get a full campaign/story (+ player cards, which the standalones do not have)
You will probably have to wait for a reprint. If you can't wait, there are a few copies in the BGG marketplace for extra $
