* Neutral on combat resolution mechanic. The dice seem a little rock-paper-scissor as in many cases there is only a one-out-of-six chance a hit will occur. This will take more playing to figure out if I like it or not.
Leaders make a huge difference in C&C:A. So do retreats. You get used to it.

After it was all together and on the table yesterday my 8 year old son came by and told me "well it doesn't look as boring as I though!" From him that's a great compliment. Maybe in a couple of weeks I can get some games in with RL competitors.
Good luck with that! You might actually be able to play with your son - the game isn't that difficult to pick up.
Cheers!