2)dman56
I would still like to see a map about 1024 x 512 with little water. I would also like to see it start only after everyone wanting to play has joined. One day cycle with a bit higher sector resources or a higher percentage of money per sector. I think that this would be an interesting game.
Possibly, instead of people choosing their location, it could be a random spawn with no one starting late. You die, your out. "There can be only one."
One other thing, I would like people to view the map like they were playing, even if they weren't. Maybe have a spectator login that isn't tied to a country (or if easier for you, tie all the spectators to a small sector without any stuff. It would make the map better as you can see what everyone is doing, not just see the borders. Also, if I get whooped, I can still "root" for someone else.
There shouldn't be treaties or alliances tied to the map either. If people want to work together, they are going to have to work at it.