Core Game vs the Basic Set
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train
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Lost me on that one - just a bit...
I'd say Core Game is the Magic Expansion Sets (Blocks)
Basic Set - 8th edition - something beginners should be starting with...
I'd say Core Game is the Magic Expansion Sets (Blocks)
Basic Set - 8th edition - something beginners should be starting with...
This is what he says. It appears there's some difference between the "Core Game" and "Basic Set" - is the Core Game something like you get two packs or decks of 40 cards (maybe from the Basic Set like 8th ed) to try to learn the game? I seem to remember his front page article saying something like that... so the Core Game is just a subset of the Basic Game?
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train
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Well - from WoTC's product page:
The Core Set - Eighth Edition marks the 10th Anniversary of Magic and to celebrate the event, this set was created with a very special concept in mind: it contains at least one new card never before printed in a Core Set from every Magic expansion ever produced by Wizards* (34 sets in all!).
They aren't showing any 8th "starter" sets - but there was the eighth promo decks you got when purchasing the MTGO disk...
The Core Set - Eighth Edition marks the 10th Anniversary of Magic and to celebrate the event, this set was created with a very special concept in mind: it contains at least one new card never before printed in a Core Set from every Magic expansion ever produced by Wizards* (34 sets in all!).
They aren't showing any 8th "starter" sets - but there was the eighth promo decks you got when purchasing the MTGO disk...
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train
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I don't think so - when he said the core game - i'm not sure he meant core set - I think "core game" is more of the expansions... personally...
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orgg
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'Core Game' is the rediculous name given to the 'starter set' including a bunch of junk cards and no summetry.
If you buy it, it has an old copy of MOL on disc and a code on the back of it to redeem it on MOL-- a good idea, if the set was worthwile.
The 'Core Game' set contains some cards that cannot be gotten via packs. I believe I listed those in my first rant against it. Part Two coming quite soon, Ya'll!
If you buy it, it has an old copy of MOL on disc and a code on the back of it to redeem it on MOL-- a good idea, if the set was worthwile.
The 'Core Game' set contains some cards that cannot be gotten via packs. I believe I listed those in my first rant against it. Part Two coming quite soon, Ya'll!
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train
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that's the one I was talking about when I said it came with an MTGO disk... guess i just had the name wrong...
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Rooser
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Before they decided to call 8th Edition the Core Set, the term "Basic Set" referred to the, well, Basic Sets, like Alpha, Beta, Revised, 4th, etc. So in other words, yes, Basic Set and Core SEt are the same thing - in this case they are referring to 8th Edition.
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Master Shake
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The only thing that I am interested in is the rumor that portal will become type one legal. I all ready picked up a couple of Personal Tutors, and now I need to pick up Cruel Tutor, three more Ancient Craving some a set of Deja Vu. Gift of Estate looks really good as well Jungle Lion will work well in my stompy deck. Goblin Lore may not be too bad. Nature's Ruin is a cool looking Perish. Norwood Priestess would be good if there were worthwhile green creatures. Renewing Dawn also looks cool. Piracy could be fun. For only 2 more, Rightous Fury has a nice bonus.
I also need as many Darkmor Sorcresses as possible... but that is for a very personaly collection.
I also need as many Darkmor Sorcresses as possible... but that is for a very personaly collection.
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train
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yes - the last 2 mean the same...
the core game does come with cards not found in the core set...
the core game does come with cards not found in the core set...
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train
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*Later during a news interview - concerning WoTC, train stated the following...*
"I don't know where they got that Coat - but I didn't cook it..."
"I don't know where they got that Coat - but I didn't cook it..."