As it stands with approx. 5 per division we will need at least 5 games per player. I suppose we could start fairly soon then and make the time limit maybe say 3 weeks. ( or longer if vacation plans interfere) So that would be 3 weeks to get in your 5 games against each of the other 4 players, for a total of 20 games. 21 days for 20 games.
Hows that sound?
Ok now civs. Lots of options here. Here is a suggestion.
3 games would be random civ. 1 game could be civ of choice and 1 game could be a DM with civ of choice. Hittite vs hittite probably. I know a lot of us don't play DM but hey, it levels the playing field and certainly adds variety.
Maps. For the 3 random games I would guess Medit./Conti/Hills. For the civ choice game I don't know. Map choice also?? For DM maybe something with water and land to allow some naval battling. Oh yeah what about islands maps. Dont play a lot of those.
Map size. I am not sure what the optimum map should be for 1 vs 1. Large?
Settings should be regular defaults, no reveal etc.
I like to start the DM's in stone also so there is at least a small amount of buildup before the iron fighting starts.
So I am willing to listen to all suggestions but the final decision is mine OK. And just enjoy alright. Everyone will have their own advantages and disadvantages in certain games. So no complaining alright?