i'd like to sign up. Have i beaten Emperor before? Yes (although just barely(Charlemagne almost won space but i beat him by 3 turn via diplomacy). I am however playing the MLG 06 Emperor Spacemen game, and i have to admit, the AI expands fast! Just for this reason, i think a good map would be contenants (less civs in our contenant) and Joao, for his traits. His UU and UB are good for water maps also. Also i think a good strategy is a heavy REX, as we probably won't get alot of cities otherwise.
(please note that i won't be able to play anytime from January 15, to January 17 or 18).