Hi palatoss,
I'm also a novice PBEM player and somewhat a SP "AI veteran" that would like to get my feet wet just like you. So why not do it together

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Just contact me at
dedas@glocalnet.net, if you are interested.
As for map size we could play, let's say, a 70x70. Would that be fine to you? You decide the rest.
I hope to hear from you!