u/Affectionate-One7346

I have played an omg number of hours [5 digits] of Civ 5 (wide, Emperor), but have defaulted to Quick games on Large maps, sometimes with a few extra ai and city states. Usually Continents, sometimes Pangaea, always randomized 'environmental' start conditions.

I find Huge maps... empty... and the other game speeds... slooooow. What am I missing? Tell me why I'm wrong?