You can make land farms for yourself if you want. 16 countries per player. Next set is about 30 days. For players who feel 16 is overwhelming I always recommend playing 4 or 8 here. Because of the volume of countries, the server has the market most controlled by the player base and is far more entertaining instead of just the same thing every set. Last set military was half the price of this set but oil is 1/3 of the cost of last set. Adapting is still part of the game and its funner that way.