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I like a close game, and obviously it is more fun to win. But I can enjoy a really close game that I lose, too.

I had a recent game (Old Tyranids vs. Space Wolves) that I won only because the game went on the extra 2 turns. If it had ended after 5, I would have lost, but the extra turns let me squeak out a win by tabling him.

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I enjoy all games really. I have as much fun losing or barely winning as I do smashing heads. It just depends on the opponent and how well we get along whether I have fun or not

My favourite outcome is when every bug on the board has been fried, crushed, vaporized or otherwise exterminated, permanently!

I like it when I win that its by a landslide

I prefer a slight win, although that said I certainly don't mind losing, it just means my opponent was better on the day.

I would have voted for "it doesn't matter". I would just be happy I actually got to play. Also as long as I have a good time ie. enjoy the company, and learn something along the way, I am fine with losing.

I like ties. Generally those games are fun and hard-fought.

I voted for a slight win, because I'm not self-decieved enough to say that I don't want to win but as long as my opponent isn't a complete clod, we probably both had a good time in a game with that result.

However, I'd probably lean towards "don't care" as I'm not going to turn down an crushing victory or a solid win if the dice go my way, and a loss or complete annihilation is still going to be fun if my opponent is a good sport about it.

I like to win. I'm not going to lie.
Crushing victories, however, are not fun. I like solid wins every now and then or very close games.

Close victories generally mean I've been put through my paces, which is fun.

Close victories, Ties and Losses are my usual results.

My preferred result is to have a fun, engaging and pleasant game with a mature opponent whether I win, lose or draw.

My least preferred result is to get into rules arguments, play a mechanical opponent who cares for nothing but rolling the dice and winning, or have my opponent sulk when he/she loses or gloat when they win.

In short, it's not the end result that's the most important thing to me. It's how we get to the end. If I win, great! If I don't, well I still had fun (hopefully).

I like slight win best, it feels like both players tried their best, and I just managed to win.

I can usually never win yet despite my best efforts (new to 40K) but I can usually put up a good fight and at least tie, so at least if I don't lose I'm happy

I for one think that the funniest way to go is a humiliating defeat. Like having half your skavens be destroyed by a rampaging Warp Lightning Cannon, hitting the Bell at the end of the line, blowing it up and having your remaining army run off the board due to seven consequetive failed leadership tests ON THE FIRST ROUND! (true story ^^)

If I played to win I would play Space Marines or something, but I play Orks and Skaven because it's effing HILARIOUS!

For my own sense of pride I like a solid win, with the few units lost sacrificed for a reason. Now, it doesn't always go that way, but those games are my favorite. On the flip side I lost 90 percent of my guys in my last game to my dad (who I've been teaching to play for the last 4 months using two of my armies) who only suffered 2 deaths. It was his first win and he had a great time, such a great time that he sent me out with a hand full of cash and told me the buy him his own army. So, maybe a loss here and there isn't such a bad thing.

Winning by the skin of your teeth is so much more exciting for both sides cause you got the ohh!! factor working and it gets you going all excited

I voted Solid Win, although a good game is a good game no matter the outcome.

I voted Solid Win because:
1) No one really likes to lose
2) A Close game may be fun and interesting, but I'd much rather try a last minute ballsy move and fail then go for the "sure thing" Tie.
3) Slight wins could have just as easily gone the other way if the Dice Gods weren't on your side.
4) No one likes to beat up on someone who didnt have a chance (aka Heavy Win).

In the end, a Solid Victory means you have defeated a worthy opponent due to your own skill and not due to the whims of lady luck.

Solid Win, because
A) I don't like to lose
B) All my friends always say "You're going down" despite always looking (as seen in my victory record)
C) They always mock me IF for some reason I lose

It's not fun to win because
A) They start to whine about luck
B) They become not-likeable people to communicate with

I think there is an amazing feeling in having a battle that is so close you are sweating bullets...It really shows you what your boyz are made of!

You left off my answer.
Who cares? If I win, I win, If I lose, I lose. I play for fun.

Narrow victories are by far the best.

Losing is OK to learn from, but you can learn from winning too!

Crushing Victories are always sour in my mouth, I feel bad for ruining someone else's game.

Draws annoy me, there is no such thing as a draw imo (VPs imo, and if VPs are even some how, decide with a dice roll!).

A narrow victory gives me the feeling of a game well played, especially against a good opponent, or using a bad list, or having terrible luck, or even making a crushing mistake at some point, those are by far the most satisfying games.

As a casual gamer, I went for solid win; you can still achieve as much in a friendly game and I was asked my favorite outcome. I do love suspense in the game, but at the end of the day I love to see my boys do well.

That said, every loss is a lesson. It's good to learn from a defeat because it means I'll play better next time.

I love the slight win. Where the battle is going back and fourth and you manage to pull out a win in the last seconds.

I have to say I prefer slight wins by far. There is no greater feeling than being challenged by your opponent the whole game. I regularly play against people who are better than i am, and after a few losses I can start pulling out a win. I cannot stand pounding my opponent into the dirt there is no satisfaction in that what so ever. An earned victory is the best victory!

I chose solid win. When you chose the right strategy and implemented it flawlessly, it feels good to know you won on your own merit.

I don't like a smashing as it usually meant you won by luck or otherwise and neither you nor your opponent probably had fun.

Second to a solid win, I like to lose even after I try hard. I like to pinpoint every mistake I made and the strengths of my opponent. I learn the most this way.

The only reason I voted solid win instead of slight win is because there is always an excuse, one dice roll, one rule interpretation, one wrinkle that the loss can be attributed to that just taints the whole thing. Solid win means no questions...

While I do not deny smashing an opponent in the head and kicking them off the table means I did a great job, I really like close games, as since you invested the time to play for 2-3 hours, might as well enjoy it.

I play the game for fun, not to win, but the last turn wins are always the most exciting. I think if there was an option like: last turn win or lose. I would vote for that because an exciting finish is always the most fun in my books.

Win lose draw doesnt matter to me. I just like the challenge and the fun, especially when my shokk attack gun nukes a landraider, or my gretchin blow a squad of termies to hell. If I gets stomped, there is always next game. Only thing I cant stand is the "sore winner type" who wants to console you with their arrogance after a game. I usually dont play them again, or if I do I bring my hammer