@Dutch, I could keep this debate going, but I don't think it's worth either of us wasting our time.

I fully support the Tier System, I understand the reasoning behind it but I think it should be altered to make it less harsh on those of us who purposefully chose small, already disadvantaged nations. I don't think it's an unreasonable request to make the system more fair, either by lessening what the top two tiers get, or increasing what the bottom ones have. That's the last I'm going to say, and I sincerely hope both you and Stein consider this point when you come to a conclusion. Thanks...