Hmm, what timezone are you? I am GMT.
I suggset 'Deity light' = Deity but with 2 settlers for the humans. Pangeas tend to be a good place to start, tactics get messy on islands/continents, and it is harder to balance the maps.
No MA's will be OK, I prefer MPP's, they are mostly defensive in nature.
As to Civs, I think we should either both be industrious or not, unless you want me to be industrious and you not.
