Tesco:
S_J had a much bigger sig for a while, with a link to each of his mods, maps and scenarios.
I'm trying to keep mine fairly compact, but the big white graphics have quite an impact. I do get a little grin every time I see it. You can click the banner, you know, it works
saxon: I agree with you abut the surrendering thing, it can really turn multiplayer sour. Another solution (if you're in contact with all of the existing players) is to divide up your empire evenly and gift it all away, so everyone benefits but no-one more than anyone else.