This is my first map i created just using the in game map designer i didn't use galaxy forge.

http://files.filefront.com/Neutral+Zonegalaxy/;9684532;/fileinfo.html

This map is larger then the random map generator and is more spread out with starting locations instead of pulling 5 into one star.

This is a very heavy neutral zone every planet and asteroid is usually well guarding especially the Terran planets you will come across.

This is best played in SP on Normal or Hard AI i prefer Hard. but you may try MP.

there is a total of 5 star each with about 15-20 stars the total number of planets is 230 so be warned this is a long game. each star will have 2 players in them if it's a full 10 players. each star has 1 pirate base but can sometimes have 2.

be warned you are going to micro you scouts a lot as they tend to get blown up very fast. don't rush your cap ship into a unexplored planet there may very well be a fairly large fleet of neutrals in that area.

mid game after you have probably taken most of the are in your star your going to get fleet attacking you planets so make sure you keep them all defended and make sure if you didn't ally with the AI/Player on the same star that he gone before the other decide it explore you part of space.

Enjoy the map and please leave feed back.