by kjpw_88
The third base set only adds around 10 player cards if that, so it is not at all essential. I got mine because I knew this would turn out to be my favourite game and I couldn't do without a complete set.As for your question - If you can, get the last four packs of the Mirkwood cycle to round off the player cards. The player cards from that cycle work well together (Eagles and Rohan spring to mind). If you were to go for Khazad-dum you would have a bit of a mix and match collection as regards to synergy between cards.