Worst new civ idea ?

I have a Colorado bias but I would say even Shoshone is fine: The term 'Civ' within the context of this video game has evolved to encompass cultures and not just empires. Not everyone will agree with me but IMO that's a good thing.

Not enjoying Venice, either playing as them (my last of the new civs to get a win with) or having them be a waste of an AI spot...just a weak easily conquered civ in my 3-4 games against them.

I liked the inclusion of assyria. In previous civs, we have civs of mediterranean, how Sumeria and babylon, but, assyria never was included, though your importance.