It kinda makes sense that territories and cards should stay within a team if one member deadbeats. It would really suck to be left alone in a 2v2 doubles match, for example - this at least gives the remaining player some form of hope.

Even so, losing a teammate to missed turns is still pretty bad ...

The way I see it: if you're going to say something out of courtesy, you may as well use what little time and effort it takes to write it in full. Hearing "gl" or "gg" to me just doesn't mean anything, whereas "good luck" and "good game" at least seems more sincere in its intentions.

Regarding the ...

Ancient Greece and Alexander...

I like my ancient history...

Of course, the classic map is pretty fun as well. Takes me back to when I was first introduced to Risk...