If Matrix didn't change resources in Europe it probably is the same as when I edited Europe down in resources for the prevrious game. Will have a lookie. Otoh you can connect furs pretty soon and you got a couple to trade.
Meantime the starting area for the Mali has been improved significantly and imo they stand a chance if they play smart. Also replaced couple of jungles with forest all around the world. Russia complained about lack of copper nearby last game plus it is contested now by Mongolia so that is corrected. Inca cap location is made similar to the current game. Saw one or two deserts near rivers > floodplains (hard to see if they are corner tiles). And a couple of other minor edits like adding a plain over desert for spreading irrigation.
Last but not least put a sheep in New Zealand. Can't think of New Zealand without sheep.
EDIT: Choose religion is on so you could even choose Islam with the first religious tech.
