so far 2:0 regardless I wouldn't want an advantage like that at the start it takes away from the fun and challenge! if they set no bonuses for the first round then the other player or players would have an opportunity to get a bonus or break the other players.

true that is "random", but there should be safeguards against unfair advantages like every continent has a neutral or so on.

See game number 1762385

this is the second time someone has had a bonus in the first round in games I've played. That is ridiculous and gives the other player a huge advantage. there should be something in place to safe gaurd against that either the first round gives no bonuses or better ...