[Gillissie]

Yes, the gameplay speed is the same in both Versions. Also true is that you move slower over mountains AND in the river. You move the same speed whether using Joystick, Keyboard or Mouse. I'm not sure why you're running short on time. It's about the same as M.U.L.E.

In the full Version, there is a new feature that allows you to eat extra food to gain extra time in your current turn. This is done in the pub, and is very handy. It increases the value of buying extra food without it all spoiling.