I know the post is a little misleading but I didn't know how to state the question in the alotted space. I have The Core Game, Spell Tome's 1 & 2, FvW and 2 extra spellbooks. I love the game but don't play it enough to warrant another purchase or fully utilize what I already have. Now to the question:), what are your opinions on the need for CoK to have a chance against people who have it and are using the new cards ? I only play with one other person and he doesn't have the expansion but I'm trying to find more people to play in my area. I know it seems silly that I have spent $150 + on the game already but am balking at another $30 but, I'm trying to get away from completism and enjoy the game I have.

Has anyone played Forcemaster or Warlord against Beastmaster, Warlock, Wizard, or Priestess? And if you had, any thoughts about mage balance and if new cards have power creep.
 I have the original Mage Wars and haven't played enough(only one game) to purchase the expansion but the FLG I play at sold a couple of expansions to people I play with.