Well my civ started in the artic and had really no chance on getting anywhere in the game. I have been playing anyways because I am no quitter and understand the frustrations when someone bails because they have no chance to win. I have no problem in doing my future turns, but I don't play this game with any hopes of even winning.
If you want, we can let the computer take my civ over and I can take Marko's civ. That way I will be back in the game fair and square.
In the future, I hope someone will look at the maps before letting a civ start right in the artic like mine did.
Its up to you guys.