I really really want to like AToE

[LabRat]

I played two solo games this weekend. First game I followed semi-advanced rules with Karl vs the Werewolf (semi-advanced because I used all the secrets but still used the Basic minion chart, villain abilities, and investigation collection rules). I won easily.

Second game was Anne Marie vs the Vampire, this time following the complete Advanced rules. Equipped with only a Sabre (the Manor item that gives +1 Combat and +1 Honor), I had the unfortunate dilemma of a Succubus popping up at the Blacksmith. Unable to deal with the threat, especially after I drew that Remains In Play Mystery Card that gave +1 Combat to all the Minions, I got stuck going around the board, and with Fog in play I was screwed. Minions kept popping up all around and I just conceded since it was way past my bedtime. Mind you, there were Investigation tokens all around, but they barely helped as I could not buy any weapons and I couldn't find any helpful equipment to save my teaching $%@%.

So I really don't understand how you find the game so easy, other than maybe you keep choosing the stronger Heroes.