Time to bump this. This game was reactivated when Barbu replaced vbraun.
I am in farmer's gambit mode with both civs right now. Hard to tell what the deal is with the map since I haven't met anyone. The map is food rich with cows and wheat everywhere. Lux seems abundant as well. I will have writing next turn with Iroquois and the Chinese are moving along on HBR.
I see Classical Hero and DavidC both posted today so my assumption is they met. If they are teaming up then I need to meet Barbu and partner with him.
I will get maps up for your viewing pleasure.