I guess everyone playing RoP has had some battles where the result seemed really of.
My question is: Beside the hit points inflicted are there any other factors which can influence the calculation of NM loss or gain.
Here is an example: One of the bloodiest battles I have ever had. I was defending and held my ground however the French didn't retreat either. At the beginning of the next round all envolved armies were positioned at Frankfurt.
I lost 451 hit points the French 1270. The NM gain was some meagre 5 points. 5 points??? More then 800 hit points difference are only worth 5 points?
I have lost/gained more over 100 points difference.
A statistical abnormality doesn't make much sense here (with such high casualties the chances should even out). Therefore, once more my question: are there factors in the calculation I am not aware of?
Edit: I actually gained another 5 NM from a second battle in the same round. However, it took me only 250 hit points difference that time.
Edit: A round later I gained another 5 NM for a battle in which 1200 of mine and 3000 French troops died. Difference in suffered hit points: 130.
If one compares those results, things start to seem rather arbitrary.