Originally Posted by The Art of War by Sun Tzu
12. Therefore, in your deliberations, when seeking to determine the military conditions, let them be made the basis of a comparison, in this way:
(1) Which of the two sovereigns is imbued with the Moral law?
Whose army can continue functioning despite unexpected setbacks over the course of the game?
(2) Which of the two generals has most ability?
Who came best prepared to deal with any potential scenarios and opponents?
(3) With whom lie the advantages derived from Heaven and Earth?
What is the best way to move and deploy my forces to maximise my effectiveness and minimize his capabilities?
(4) On which side is discipline most rigorously enforced?
How focused are you on satisfying your win condition vs. your opponent? Is that focus subtle and leaving your opponent confused, or is he already seeing it and moving to stop you at your most crucial point?
(5) Which army is stronger?
A massive wave of Genestealers will rip apart a Descent of Angels list, but fall hard to a Leafblower.
(6) On which side are officers and men more highly trained?
Statlines go here. Think carefully. This is also a great place to consider your point costs.
(7) In which army is there the greater constancy both in reward and punishment?
Who picks their fights better? Are you going to throw all your units at that one unkillable deathstar while the rest of his army walks unscathed?
By means of these seven considerations I can forecast victory or defeat.
Damn right.