I cannot see why this game isn't starting: http://www.wargear.net/games/join/318544

I was just coming to report the same.  Thanks for being on top of things ts8801.

Started!

Thanks Tom!

One thing though, Wael was booted for not entering in time and now when you started the game it seems like he was forcefully pushed into it.  I'm not sure if that means all his territory is automatically neutral, or what?  But you might want to restart it again with him omitted for not making it on time?

It's done that way for consistency as some maps are only valid with a certain number of players.

It's ok.  I was just wondering how it would play out.  I saw some extra neutrals on the board when I was taking my turn, so, I now understand what I'm dealing with when a game is started like that.  Thanks again!