Optimal map size: XL+U + 6 computers
Zone contents:
[1-8], 15, 16, [19-22], 25, 26 - many [500-3000], medium [3000-6000], few [10000-15000]
[9-14], 17, 18, 23, 24 - many [3000-6000], medium [10000-15000], few [15000-20000]
Terrain of zones:
1-8 - determined by the type of city in this zone
9-26 - random
Almost symmetrical template :) Designed for 8 players. Many cities and "tasty" zones. No gold mines! Zones 18, 17, 23, and 24 are approximately twice as small in area as the others.