@DevinNight:
I haven't played Risk Legacy, but i checked it out and it seems like it would be fun to play.

@Lukc:
You are correct about the artifacts. The full size board is 19in x 30in so it did have to be compressed alot to post here =) When i am finished with it i plan on printing it so we can play on it. I understand what you mean about the eastern and western hemispheres connecting, but i cannot think of another way to do it. could you elaborate more on how a different projection would make that aspect more elegant?