[Reay]

I assume llamabeast's server automates the emailing of the game turns to the players? Is there a way of knowing when the next host is due? Does it quickhost?

I guess I am just use to Velusion's servers with the status page and easy login and get turn. The last PBEM game I played in died out due to staling and host delays.

I think a wrap around map would be more fair to all. It makes a big difference starting on the edge of a map. Increasing the cost of the gem producing items seems like a good idea.

Capital VP's I am not sure about since it focuses too much power on one of your provinces. Once you get to the end game whoever has astral will be able to pick off the capitals by astral travel/gateway etc.