'Quickstart' PBEM games?

[Vorge]

I am trying to get a PBEM game going for my gaming guild, but I can't find a way to quickstart the action, by which I mean starting players off with a few cities, units and workers. Without this I can see it taking months to get a second city up and running, and where's the fun in that?

Also, is there a way to let the AI take over whilst a player goes on holiday?

ANy help on setting up a good PBEM game is greatly appreciated.

[Chirurgie]

Sadly only way group of us can think of to do what you suggest is have everyone online at fixed time for first few (or even first at least) games for a few hours and play their turns quickly...

ps: if you are looking for another UK player, I am interested. Not a pro player by any means but do know how to play and learning more about Civ4 every day. drop me a pm

[g_storrow]

This is exactly the thing I would be looking for.
How do I join gaming groups, were do they advertise?
Starting a game online for a couple of hours and finishing off PBEM.