So, I'm looking for a player, ideally novice, who's interested in learning the MP game together with me. That is, whichever side each of us plays, the focus would be on exchanging to help each other learn tactics/pitfalls etc., rather than a ruthless campaign to victory (I'm happy to be on the losing side, but I don't want to be pummelled without knowing why

I'm relaxed about turn timing (1 turn per day is fine with me, more when opportunity arises). I would also like to avoid 'gameiness' and exploiting, so would ask for a gentleman's agreement not to scrap our initial navies etc. (actually I like the concept of stockwellpete's house rules a lot: viewtopic.php?f=102&t=39453)
PM me if you're interested in the above, or feel free to reply below.