after the complaint that there wasn't enough land on ankylo, all the next maps seem to be progressing further and further from the inclusion of water on them.
75% of the earth's surface is covered by water. i can understand the call for more islands on the map after ankylo, but i think it kills the fun when you are only a journey of a day or two from invading your neighbour across the water.
*cerato isn't included in this. just the small maps. on cerato, it's a haul across most waterways simply because of the size of the map.
It depends on what you find enjoyable in this game. I only play on the small maps because I find land grabbing incredibly boring. My fun comes from war; the strategy, the tactics, everything. The closer my next opponent is, the better. Waiting a week (at the least) just to get to the front lines? No thanks.