kryat
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In all this discussions about X important/classic/staple civ or leader being passed by for a less mainstream, underrepresented alternative, it’s worth mentioning that the vast majority of series regulars are still in the game (Rome, Greece, Egypt, England, France, Germany, America, Aztec, India, China, Japan, Russia, Zulu, Mongolia) as are Ghandi, Montezuma, Ghengis Khan, Alexander, and Shaka. The only major omission in VI is Babylon. Any other given civ shouldn’t be expected, but are of course, welcome additions.
Notice as well, the classic civilizations are far more consistently returning than the leaders. This is good, because it gives each civ a distinct flavor for each appearance. I find Roosevelt’s America far more compelling than Washington’s in V. It’s easy to see then that Firaxis has most strongly shown their streak of bringing in fresh faces through different leaders than previous games. But it’s really hard to argue that staple civs are being left out for the sake of diversity. That’s demonstrably not been the case.
Notice as well, the classic civilizations are far more consistently returning than the leaders. This is good, because it gives each civ a distinct flavor for each appearance. I find Roosevelt’s America far more compelling than Washington’s in V. It’s easy to see then that Firaxis has most strongly shown their streak of bringing in fresh faces through different leaders than previous games. But it’s really hard to argue that staple civs are being left out for the sake of diversity. That’s demonstrably not been the case.