What will your first game be and why?

[WraithLord]

I'll try Pythium in all ages, simply because it's my favorite nation and I want to know if it will remain that way.

[DominionsFan]

Ulm, small map, 4 AIs.
After that the new races.

[tibbs]

Small maps and I think I will start with the Japanese race just because the culture is interesting to me.

[Daynarr]

Jomon are that Japanese race. Expect to kill enemy commanders with ninjas and use Daimiyos to lead your samurai armies.

They are late era btw.