In v4, i had claimed a small island. I had begun to clear it, but it turns out someone had made a hole the size of a nuke crater underneath, and had already claimed it. Then i found a tiny little island northwest of the kraken, and called it home. I had a starship and docks there, and i miss it, and just realized that islands are going to be claimed pretty fast, especially with the livemap acting as, well, a map to the best locations. Therefore, I hereby in advance claim an island of moderate size when v5 is finished. If i can even do that. I probly cant 

The reason you cant is because it would be unfair (in my opinion) just like if someone found a really cool island before everyone then one of you guys got it..., that wouldn't be cool would it?