This is version two of my South Seas map. I have put most of the resources in the proper areas using National Geographic mapmachine and the websites of the Australian and New Zealand governments. I have changed the rules for resource placement for desert, jungle, hills, plains, and forest; the changes give a more accurate map. The placement of oil resources was based on oil and natural gas reserves in the real world (this was done for gameplay balance). I have made some minor geographic fixes (like Nauru). I have changed the terrain and resources in Iryan Jaya to improve the competitiveness of the starting area there. I am currently beta testingt the map for gameplay by playing from each starting area. My goal is to have all of the starting areas be competitive. This may require a bit of unrealistic terrain and resources around them but I am trying to keep this to a minimum (eg. grassland intermixed with jungle on the island of New Guinea).

Different areas of the map require different stratagies. If you want to fight wars often and early, I suggest eastern Australia. If yow want to build and explore, other starting areas are better.

I have posted this here so that people can post suggestions before I officially update the map.

Also, while this is a work in progress, it is much better than the original.

Imput on gameplay and tech rate would be especially appreciated.

The download is for PTW only but the "official" update will have both versions.

And the screenshot.