I reccomend adding an 'Alliance System'. In the Game lobby, players can chose 1 Ally, but only in even-number games (So if in a 5-Player game, one person doesn't get an ally), and if the other player agrees, the alliance will be formed at the start of the game. When creating the game, the Host should be able to select either yes or no to allow alliances (Like under the 'Select Map' box) Alliances make sure that you don't get backstabbed, and in Border Distribution mode, all your troops dont get put at your Allies doorstep. The alliance could last until; A. They make it to the end of the game where they're the last two standing or; B. One person presses a 'End Alliance' button (Prefereblly located above the 'Surrender' button) and the other player agrees (Sort of in the same way the 'Draw' button works) As for the player names, the players could have their names in a different color (Black, Gold etc.) to show they have an alliance with each other. So, what do you say?
~Rank 3 JamesMighty