You Can't Win 'Em All

[Der Kuenstler]

Yes - I agree totally - preparation will help you win MOST battles - luck favors the prepared. My point is even the best will lose occasionally - that's what makes the game exciting.

Sun Tzu said "To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself." In other words, be as prepared as you can be - don't make dumb mistakes - wait for your opponent to make them and take advantage. That will get you a win 8/10 times but not every time.

My favorite games combine both skill and luck. That's why I'm not into chess - it's all skill. I don't like the boardgame "Risk" because of all the lucky cards you can trade in and suddenly get more armies. Combat Mission has a good balance of both I think.