I'd normally choose #2 because I still have the old [url=http://i.imgur.com/cskRwib.jpg]Istosian map[/url] from some time ago and I'm pretty lazy, but #4 is pretty clear on its diversity and biomes. Things also feel a bit closer in #4; it'll help jump-start nation interactions, so [b]I'll vote for #4.[/b]

We'll see about what I choose. If no one else goes for a water-based race, I might try for some type of fish shogunate. But then again, steam spider snipers climbing along the walls and roofs sounds so fun~