Being new to the game, and trying to understand the rules (I get that Basic cards start to disappear after AP 3), but early on what is the main difference between Elite and Basic cards other than maybe a +1 stat here or there?
I actually can't find anything in the rulebook that specifically mentions 'Elite' cards, that is, when to seed in a player deck, or what exactly this trait(?) does.
Are there encounters that make a check against 'Elite'? If I'm playing the opening scenario, or graduate to AP 1 (Wormwood Mutiny), what am I looking for in wondering if I am using Elite correctly in my deck. I have this feeling I'm making more out of the word Elite than maybe I should be as opposed to Basic.
The only thing elite does is mark cards that get permanently removed during adventure 5+. (See the Adventure Path card for the actual rule)
There are no deck building rules regarding Elite cards so you have to acquire them to add them to your deck like other types of cards.