Yes, I like the idea of Imperator Fyron to
use the map editor to assign specific starting locations. That will rule out unlucky placement of you and your partner. Also the same race type (colony type) (tesco samoa ) was a good idea. And "finding" your partner gives also some direction in the game.
There should also be some clear rules rulling: trading, contact etc.
My indeas: All trading is ok, contact only during the game (I know, hard to check, but..)
, Highest alliances with a non-partner: trade alliances.
Some other ideas:
1.49 or gold (I personal would go for gold)
How many teams (5 x 2teams
)
And final: who has a team and wants to join or has any other idea for this game.
Sparhawk