PzC, FWWC and command control

[Liebchen]

To practice for PBEM I do hotseat now, which works very nicely.

Seriously, though, spare yourself and just dive into the pbem mode. You'll not regret it.

Also, regarding your actual original question, I believe that team games are the best way to go, but expect to be playing for a few years, as having multiple players does tend to stretch out a turn as they pass the file around amongst the team.