We've had this debate about "catchup mechanisms" or negative feedback loops with my boardgames friends countless times. I personally tend to prefer games with a

We've had this debate about "catchup mechanisms" or negative feedback loops with my boardgames friends countless times. I personally tend to prefer games with a minimal amount of luck rather than a strong negative feedback loop. I dislike settlers of catan as much as as dislike monopoly. As long as luck is under control, I have no problem losing -- because I can understand where I made my mistakes and be better next time :)