The problem is that a lot of people come to the site to play a game of risk. quickly. when they realize that they can't do this (aka the format of the site) they leave and download the freeware risk software. i don't think it's punishment, and i think it would help a lot of people to understand the ...

I think this map is a wonderful idea. As for the copyright thing, I say just make it and if lawyers say anything, tell them you tried to obtain permission.