Hints on how to play the game?? Did you read the instruction manual?
Attack Chance is based on in-game Skills. It's
not like Oblivion.
Only use weapons that you are skilled with. At character creation, you'll want to make sure you have at least one weapon Skill at 35-40 (at least), otherwise you're going to have problems. And use the weapon-type that you are skilled with, or all is lost.
ie: Only use a Long Sword if you're skilled in Long Sword. Only use an Axe if your skilled in Axe. Same with Short Sword, Blunt, Marksman, etc, etc.
If you're used to Oblivion, read http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Morrowind:Morrowind_for_Oblivion_Players