Never Before Seen Civs - Elimination Game

[Amrunril]

Ashanti 16
Babylonians 14
Ethiopians 18
Incas 20
Khmer 20
Koreans 7 (10 - 3) Korea isn't new to the franchise, isn't part of an under/unrepresented region and wasn't a major power on a global/continental scale. It would make a good choice eventually, but the remaining civs are getting very hard to compete with.
Maori/Other Polynesians 17
Mayans 23
Mongols 11 (10 + 1) Mongolia and Scythia may both be Asian "horse-hordes", but they originated more or less at opposite ends of the continent and are separated by over 1000 years. Mongolia also stands out for the speed and scale of their conquests and the extent to which they co-opted the technologies and institutions of conquered nations.
Ottoman Turks 8

 

[Kimiimaro]

Ashanti 16
Babylonians 14
Ethiopians 18
Incas 20
Khmer 20
Koreans 7
Maori/Other Polynesians 17
Mayans 23
Mongols 11-3=8 - They should definitely return, but I prefer other Civs on this list to show first. I can live without another horse horde for some time. Meanwhile, Genghis Khan can stay a Great General.
Ottoman Turks 8+1=9 - This needs to return, and it's probably my biggest priority on this list. The Ottoman Empire was historically very important and influental. It was empire that had territories on three continents, and it was rightfully feared by it's neighbours. Also, it lasted so much longer than Mongol Empire/Mongol Hordes, and it has more leaders to pick from. It should survive longer than Mongolia.

 

[Guandao]

Ashanti 16
Babylonians 14
Ethiopians (18+1)=19 It has a long recorded history for an sub-Saharan African country. Wouldn't mind seeing the Axumite Stelae again. One of the Churches of Lalibela should definitely become a wonder.
Incas 20
Khmer 20
Koreans 7
Maori/Other Polynesians 17
Mayans 23
Mongols 8
Ottoman Turks (9-3)=6 One of the Civs I disliked playing in Civ5 the most. Capturing ships? Are they supposed to be pirates? I can wait a bit for a more better planned Ottomans Civ. Also, one of the most Eurocentric choices left, due to their long history of interaction with Europe, basically conquering the Byzantine Empire.

 

[Roman Citizen]

Ashanti 16
Babylonians 14
Ethiopians 19
Incas 20
Khmer 20
Koreans 7-3=4 I prefer the other civs on this list.
Maori/Other Polynesians 17
Mayans 23
Mongols 8
Ottoman Turks 6+1=7 I disagree that the Ottomans as being eurocentric just for there interactions with Europe. All of these remaining civs on this list minus Babylon interacted with Europe. Heck you can argue that the Inca, Ashanti, and the Polynesians are more famous for their interactions and conquest by Europe. While The Ottomans had just as big of an impact on Asia and North Africa as it did on Europe. The Ottomans stand more on their own than most of these civs ever did.

 

[Morningcalm]

Ashanti 16
Babylonians 14
Ethiopians 19
Incas 20
Khmer 20
Koreans 4
Maori/Other Polynesians 17 + 1 = 18 (Worthy by virtue of their unique culture and unique geographical area, as well as their numerous military engagements with the British and others.)
Mayans 23
Mongols 8
Ottoman Turks 7 - 3 = 4 (Every incarnation of the Ottoman Empire in Civ has not impressed. Maybe with a giant unique bombard this time, they might. But I don't think they are a priority.)

 

[conorbebe]

Ashanti 16
Babylonians 14
Ethiopians 19
Incas 20
Khmer 20
Koreans 1 (4 - 3) I hate to do this.
Maori/Other Polynesians 19 (18 + 1) There's a million reasons, from their region, culture, religion and society, to their deep history, interactions with the Europeans, and just general uniqueness.
Mayans 23
Mongols 8
Ottoman Turks 4

 

[God of Kings]

Ashanti 16
Babylonians 14
Ethiopians 19
Incas 20
Khmer 20
Koreans 1 - 3 = ELIMINATED As much as I want the Koreans, choices are becoming tough
Maori/Other Polynesians 19
Mayans 23
Mongols 8 + 1 = 9 Largest contiguous land empire in human history? Yes, please!
Ottoman Turks 4

 

[Amrunril]

Ashanti 16
Babylonians 14
Ethiopians 16 (19 - 3) A good choice that's adjacent to a current civ loses to good choices that aren't,
Incas 21 (20 + 1) like this one.
Khmer 20
Maori/Other Polynesians 19
Mayans 23
Mongols 9
Ottoman Turks 4

 

[Xandinho]

Ashanti 16
Babylonians 14
Ethiopians 16 + 1 = 17 I'm trying to keep them on the list for longer.
Incas 21
Khmer 20
Maori/Other Polynesians 19 - 3 = 16 Honestly, this has a lot of points. They are interesting, but they should not be among the leaders.
Mayans 23
Mongols 9
Ottoman Turks 4

 

[Kimiimaro]

Ashanti 16
Babylonians 14
Ethiopians 17
Incas 21
Khmer 20
Maori/Other Polynesians 16
Mayans 23
Mongols 9-3=6 - The fact how vast was the Mongol Empire is impressive. But let's not forget that the unified Mongol Empire didn't last for long, and the later hordes lost their power and importance soon too.
Ottoman Turks 4+1=5 - It was an important, impressive and long-lasting empire that totally deserves to return. Also, it has more good leader choices than Mongolia. Sure, they may not have been well depicted in Civ V, but here in Civ VI, I think Firaxis can make them enjoyable.

 

[Guandao]

Ashanti 16
Babylonians 14
Ethiopians (17+1)=18 I don't always play TSL maps, so Ethiopia being near Nubia shouldn't matter. As a Civ with a long history and many decent leader choices, it should be a staple of the series. If Ethiopia doesn't make to Civ6, I will be pissed at Firaxis.
Incas 21
Khmer 20
Maori/Other Polynesians 16
Mayans 23
Mongols (6-3)=3 I can wait for the Mongols. Since I don't care too much about warmongering.
Ottoman Turks 5

Wait a second, there are only 9 Civs left here, but 10 spots left in the ranking.
Ok, I figured out that the Malians were left out of the rankings, so Koreans should be in the 10th spot instead of 11th, with the Malians in the 11th.

 

[The Kingmaker]

Ashanti 16-3=13 I'd still love to see them, but they seem too highly ranked when compared with the other remaining options.
Babylonians 14+1=15 Too iconic to forget and too important and influential to downplay.
Ethiopians 18
Incas 21
Khmer 20
Maori/Other Polynesians 16
Mayans 23
Mongols 3
Ottoman Turks 5

Wait a second, there are only 9 Civs left here, but 10 spots left in the ranking.
Ok, I figured out that the Malians were left out of the rankings, so Koreans should be in the 10th spot instead of 11th, with the Malians in the 11th.

I've fixed this.

 

[Morningcalm]

Ashanti 13
Babylonians 15
Ethiopians 18
Incas 21
Khmer 20
Maori/Other Polynesians 16 + 1 = 17 (IMO one of the best options remaining for unique gameplay potential, and they are certainly distinct, coming from an underrepresented region known for its explorers, its art, and its music--as exemplified perhaps by this clip)
Mayans 23
Mongols 3
Ottoman Turks 5 - 3 = 2 (Not fun to play in previous Civ games. I have little confidence they will be fun to play in VI.)

 

[Amrunril]

Ashanti 13
Babylonians 15
Ethiopians 18
Incas 22 (21 + 1) A vast empire on a continent with no pre-colonial representation.
Khmer 20
Maori/Other Polynesians 17
Mayans 23
Mongols 3
Ottoman Turks ELIMINATED (2 - 3) An impressive empire, but that's not enough in a top 10 full of impressive empires that also fill enormous voids in the current lineup.

 

[Kimiimaro]

Alas, Ottomans are gone...

Ashanti 13
Babylonians 15
Ethiopians 18
Incas 22+1=23 - South America has only one Civ - Brazil. It really deserves more representation, and Incan Empire would make a good addition.
Khmer 20
Maori/Other Polynesians 17
Mayans 23
Mongols 3-3=0 (ELIMINATED) - If Scythia wasn't in game, my enthusiasm for them would probably be much bigger. But with Scythia in game already being a horse horde Civ, I don't think Mongols are a very big priority. I personally still think that Ottomans are much more needed. Also, let's not forget that Mongol Empire didn't last for much time.

 

[Guandao]

Ashanti 13
Babylonians (15-3)=12 Its place in the game is guaranteed, but I can wait a little longer for a second ancient Mesopotamian Civ. It's uniques in the Civ5 were fairly generic (Bowman?, Walls of Babylon?), so I'm hoping Firaxis will take longer to design the Civ properly.
Ethiopians (18+1)=19 I think it deserves to come sooner than later. There are several good leader choices for this Civ, and Firaxis can make them interesting.
Incas 23
Khmer 20
Maori/Other Polynesians 17
Mayans 23

 

[The Kingmaker]

Ashanti 13-3=10 Nothing against them. The competition is just too strong and too relevant.
Babylonians 12+1=13 Civ5 did not exactly do them justice. The UU should be the Asharittu and the UB could be something like "Ceremonial Gates" to represent the Ishtar Gate, etc. At least deserves a place in the Top 5.
Ethiopians 19
Incas 23
Khmer 20
Maori/Other Polynesians 17
Mayans 23

 

[Kimiimaro]

Ashanti 10-3=7 - While some Western African Civ is needed, I prefer Mali, Songhai and/or Benin to represent West Africa.
Babylonians 13
Ethiopians 19
Incas 23
Khmer 20+1=21 - Two words: Angkor Wat.
Maori/Other Polynesians 17
Mayans 23

 

[Guandao]

Ashanti (7-3)=4 The fact it's the only non-Civ veteran to have made it this far is an honor. I still like Benin a bit more than them though (Ewuare looks cooler than Osei Kofi Tutu ). There's still a high chance they will be introduced in Civ6 (Kumasi is a City-State).
Babylonians 13
Ethiopians (19+1)=20 It should be a Civ mainstay. This country has existed in some form for basically 2,000 years. And there are many decent Kings to choose from as the Civ6 leader.
Incas 23
Khmer 21
Maori/Other Polynesians 17
Mayans 23

 

[Roman Citizen]

Ashanti 4
Babylonians 13+1=14 Babylon is to good not to have i the game.
Ethiopians 20
Incas 23
Khmer 21
Maori/Other Polynesians 17-3=14 They maybe the most unique of the remaining, but the rest of the remaining are more interesting.
Mayans 23