It seems that a really large map doesn't work for a 'slugfest' . Perhaps something smaller? But not inland, I'm tired of that map
If I'm hosting, then I will definitely use Zen's pretender, spell, and scale mods.
How many people want Saber Cherry's unit rebalance mod? I'll use it if enough people ask for it, but I'd rather wait to let them iron out the kinks.
Here are my thoughts on settings but I don't care that much. If people scream for a rich world or what not, thats fine.
Indies 9
Research: Difficult or Very Difficult
HoF 15
% provinces or capitols as victory condition
Everything else default.
This would be a somewhat casual game - 48 deadline for sure.
I'll start setting up some email accounts