The name change worked.
But a folder named newnetworkgame was recreated.
When I tried to play the 2nd turn I had the same problem untill I renamed the folder again.
Is there a more elegant way of processing the turns?
I agree, I dislike seeing random events rare, and independents 9. This is a setup designed to give SC pretentenders and unlucky nations a head start and I prefer a level playing field.