[quote]Both parties roll 1-10, and the difference between the [b]modified[/b] rolls determines the victor. [b]The modified roll is the 1-10 roll plus the number of map tiles your settlement controls,[/b] and a modifier from battling too recently.[/quote]

Of course in a real situation you would be right, but it would be too complicated to factor actual population, strength, etc., so factoring in the amount of land is a compromise. Generally, if you have more land you are probably going to have more men to fight for you, and be stronger. I know it isn't necessarily accurate, but it is the simplest solution without having people sort it out amongst themselves, which could result in arguments over which side deserves to win more, etc. Besides, a dice roll takes random chance and luck into account, which is always good :rock