Scout / Settler sounds good to me especially if huts are on. Scout / Warrior / Settler might be even better. Either of these options however might impact ease-of-mapmaking. Perhaps if it's too onerous, we could consider turning huts off and going with the Civ units.
No rules on updates, just recommendations. DoW turn rules are probably best as being simple to remember rather than as fair as can be.
No rules on updates, just recommendations. DoW turn rules are probably best as being simple to remember rather than as fair as can be.