What's the difference between this and the first edition?
1535315
Keep in mind the older edition is not compatible with the expansion sets as well.
1535316
I have both editions and the second edition added the 2 other characters. Also the cubes in the first edition are wood and a little larger. The cubes in the new edition are translucent plastic and slightly smaller. There are other minor component differences as well.
1535317
It introduces two new character classes, aside from that I don't think there's much of a difference.
1535318
no differences in gameplay. just the design. it's an update from the company. that's all. the first edition will be some sort of an collector's edition now since it's out of print.
1535319
I don't know for certain, as I bought this and the expansion both in second edition. I imagine they improved a few things and made the pieces all usable in the same box (for when you have the original and the expansion). The expansion actually comes with pitri dishes for the diseases and a good molded compartment for each pieces of both sets.Honestly not sure what was different in first edition though. I read somewhere that the box was not as good, but I am sure there were other changes as well.
1112356
I'm not really sure what you're asking by "a difference between this...". I reviewed the sheffield model; I don't know what "this" refers to. I don't work for the company.
1254741
I had to ask my son, because I have no idea, but this is what he said to me: "He's pretty sure that it is a first edition box. He checked his box and it is a first edition. He said there is a chance, because it has been out for awhile, that it might be unlimited edition, but because it's a box set it most likely is first edition." I hope this helps you. Oh and he said that he really liked this set.
724634
I started with the second edition and had no hiccups so I would say no. It is just a revision not an expansion.
1567703
You don't need the first edition, I've never seen the first edition so I can't comment on what has changed between them.
1936240
If I remember correct is the 1st version. You can update from their website.
845727
No, the difference is not significant. At this point, buy whichever version has the cheapest used copy available.
2174656
Yes they are. In my humble opinion, I feel that the first edition cards are harder. Hope that helps!
98939
Sometimes student editions aren't supposed to be used for professional purposes, but I'm not sure how anybody would be able to tell the difference with something like this. Just so you know the latest edition of CorelDraw is X5, however if you're just getting into this kind of stuff X4 should be fine.
1199433
Second Edition is MUCH better. The rules are clearer, there are MRE pieces, the board is arranged better. Playability is more balanced. Of course, First edition plays quicker, but it is less balanced for play and has a lot less realism to it. Between the two, second edition is VASTLY superior.
640605
Offhand I have no idea. I purchased mine about 6 months ago and the instructions looked like a first edition run. Contacting the seller may give you the specifics as to what they have in stock. There are some vagaries in the rules, but I found online errata to help with any confusion.
1772224
Not all cards are first edition. Great buy though. I pulled rageiki which makes it worth.
1451895
Numerical seems like a good approach(1 then 2 and so on). The expansions contain no content that requires a previous expansion. There are 'themed' expansions that do not have a number but are associated with time period or some such thing ( I bought the 90's expansion and the first two 'regular'). So there is no real order required, any set will mix well with the original edition.
724635
The second edition is a full game with an updated rules set. It does not require the first edition.
2053557
I would like to know the answer to this also. I know it's a product update but I would like to know exactly what is the difference.
1933639
not sure what edition my wife's is- we think it is either a 1st or 2nd. connecters are wide!
516951
With the limited edition, you get a few more add-ons. Other than that, there is not a difference. Also, we have not had any problems with the game other than it takes awhile to install because of the size. It is a lot more realistic than it use to be.