I really really want to select the Huge Map and then reduce two of the civs in a map like Highlands or Oasis, But I am certain that the endgame will result in turn lags that result in me abandoning the game regardless of interest.
Yes, guilty as charged. I find myself abandoning about half my games for this reason. Some I am far out ahead in points, but the time in between turns is just too much to take.
I love playing a Huge map and I have a pretty decent computer, video card, etc.
One thing that always drives me nuts is when I turn on Show Friendly Units and see units with multiple movement pts just spinning in circles. It's not like they are patrolling or anything. I wonder if this bizarre AI movement contributes to the lag time in between turns.
I guess I should choose a smaller size map.