Alright, so me losing is just a matter of a skill issue. Do elaborate.
I've got good armor, a decent weapon, level 5 and still happen to be 1 turn crit hit just because I didn't use my ultimate on an enemy I didn't think needed it..? I'm assuming that's a skill issue too then because why else would it be like this if this wasn't the intended playing experience. Or maybe I'm just 'projecting' and really the meta was just playing on story mode. (I'm not going to do that but it really does just speak volumes that this is considered normal).
I'm not skimping on tactics or characters either, I do like Quin and Atugia, though Brint and Cait do just fine unless I need, or think I need, a lil extra spell casting or tease damage. In so far, threat just means either if they have AOE or single target high damaging attacks, I'm the likely recipient. So it's either defend, pull out the stops, or pop the breaks on their bullshit. Playing a fighter/warrior combo right now so maybe I'm just missing the 'only good way to play' somewhere else or some broken ability somewhere.