Feel free to shadow if you like, I'll be playing my first Monarch game under ideal settings.. a Terra map with the Dutch Empire, and what looks to be a good starting location. Never played the Dutch before, but Willem's traits (Cre/Fin) as well as the UU and UB should be very good for this map. Note that I play on Epic speed as Normal seems to go by too quick.
First off, settling 1NW seems a good option, as it gives Amsterdam a monster tile to work under right away.
First off, settling 1NW seems a good option, as it gives Amsterdam a monster tile to work under right away.