Small, balanced, alt scen to get me started? (opponent found)

[ComradeP]

I'd guess most opponents wouldn't mind you having a rough idea where his units are at the start, as long as he can move them.

(ab)using knowledge of which units are Fixed or precise knowledge of reinforcement and withdrawal schedules is far more damaging to balance than knowing player A has about 2 divisions in an area (something you can usually notice on the first day anyway).