Do the "Faction Packs" replace the "Factions" expansion? I just bought this game and want to know what expansions are needed.
1535921
No, they are separate add-ons that add additional cards and mini boards on top of what you get in "Factions". Factions is the first large expansion, and the Faction packs are mini-expansions.
1535922
Faction Packs are extra factions. You'd still need the base game and the factions expansion (which comes with several factions). If you want even more Alien Frontiers they have Booster Packs (which add extra cards), Faction Packs that have 1 additional faction and the new expansion Outer Belt. The boosters are not random. Each number is a specific faction or set of cards.
1535923
No, I looked this up on boardgamegeek.com. Faction packs 1, 2, 3, and 4 are different from Alien Frontiers: Factions. Mojo Games is releasing a series of expansion boosters that expand Alien Frontiers: Factions.
1535924
No, Faction Packs add additional factions that are not in the Factions expansion. I think the Factions expansion is a really great addition to your game experience. Your best resource is boardgamegeek to learn about how each expansion or pack changes the game.
1535925
They do not replace the original Factions Expansion. They are MORE Factions to add on. All unique. Great Game!!!!
1535926
Faction packs just add to the Factions expansion. The Outer Belt expansion is a must have first expansion.
1535927
No...the faction expansion is seperate and gives u another colour...the packs just offer a few new cards.I have the base game the faction expansion and the asteroid belt and i feel that gives me enough variety for this game...If u like this game u may also like Euphoria castles of burgundy and roll for the galaxy that have dice mechanics as well.
295668
What? That's crazy talk. Yes, it's more fun with more players, but especially if you get expansions, you'll be interacting. Unless you don't want to, in which case, why are ya playin' together in the first place?
592087
You have to use the borders from the base game as well as from Seafarers expansion. If you use all of them from both games there will be enough.
1369253
The "deluxe" second edition is a scam. Check the customer reviews--everyone says it's just a more expensive version of the 2nd edition. I saw a previous answer to a question like yours, and some dude was claiming you need "deluxe" edition to get the Wildling deck and extra pieces, but that's BS. The game comes with all the pieces you need, so just get the 2nd edition. Oh, and it's awesome!
1355190
I just received the 2nd edition of Factions which includes the new, 4th compatible, colonies. The second edition cones in a square box rather than the rectangular one shown in the item listing.
460856
That is just the addd-on. You needed to get the original game that included the expansions. Now you have to buy disc with original game.
1562280
The game and all expansions come with the same cards. This is not a game like "MTG" where you get boosters with Randoms in them to build your own deck that you take with you to play. All the cards you need are in the box.
9537
I purchased the core set and then built up with the expansions. I found it gave a little more flexibility and depth to the play. If I recall correctly, there's a fair amount of redundancy with the cards in the core set. You can certainly get by with just one core set for starters, though, if you just want to try it out.
1609381
Nah, you don't NEED to start with any particular expansion pack, although it is much more enjoyable if you start with the first large box. Just simple Cards Against Humanity, rather than just getting small expansion packs.
126147
Not really sure, I only played the original game. The expansion was a gift for someone else.
1385973
Yes but you would need to get more models as the original set has models for 3 player. Originally there were 4 factions to play with: Federation, Klindgon, Romulan and the Dominion. However, now we have the Borgs. The Borgs are still relatively new with only 3 ships. The scenarios that came with each ships are mostly for 2 players. There is one or two of them that are for 3 players. for four players you can either use the 2 players scenario and spit each team into 2 players or you can just make up your own scenario.
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I also already owned the game I am pretty sure it's just the expansion. To be honest collector edition of the game great, the expansion I would not purchase the collectors edition.
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Just to update the answers -- there are two expansions as of Oct 2013. Lost Legions, is an expansion adding new cards, a new "enemy", new scenarios, new rules... a must-have. Another expansion, "Krang" is just a character.
765008
The product pictured here (white box, We Didn't Playtest This At All - With Chaos Pack) is the original base game, not an expansion pack. I can't tell you how many cards are in the original deck because we have all the expansions and some cards are mixed together, but there are 15 Chaos cards included. There are also a few blank cards so you can create your own fun. :)
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Yes this should include the expansion Citadels The Dark City. This pitcher of the box art has the purple circle in the bottom left hand corner that says Includes The Dark City Expansion. The pitcher links right to the exact same game that I bought off of Amazon, and my game has the expansion. So to answer your question yes it should be.
794112
The DLC ar multiplayer packs. They contain new mp maps and new episodes of extinction cooperative game. There are 2 more packs coming.
182457
This is the main game. It can be played by itself without the expansions. The expansions that you can purchase are usually labeled very clearly as expansions. The expansions add a bit of variety to the main game, but not necessary.