Thank you. I've stumbled upon some of these observations myself while playtesting post-submission. I thought mostly about how I'd go about RNG mitigation, but your feedback paints a more complete picture (first turn IS always a hit, now that you mention it).
Honestly, I expected the base system to not be salvageable, but I've surprised myself with how amenable to improvements it actually is. I'll likely add some changes to the game and your tips might end up in the updated version.
I really appreciate your detailed suggestions & had lot of fun with your game too! :D