To cut the crap, I'll start with pictures. First, my starting position in the game
before the restart. Lots of cows, some gold... not bad. Although two turns after this screenshot, I could see the border of the Ottoman Empire to the west of me.
Now my start in the
restarted game:
I think that this start is even better. My capital Semelaria can be a population booster, and Nidaros will be a nice production town. For now, let's hope that my neighbours are not too nearby.