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I've seen this suggested before, but I cannot find the topic now.
I, for one, HATE knowing what factions are in the world before I start the game.
I would like the option of adding a "Random" enemy, instead of a specific faction+sovereign.
And there should be a couple of "hidden" factions that you didnt know existed, but suddenly they are in one of your games 
It really is a very basic feature, in my humble opinion. One that is sure to be mentioned in reviews at release if it is missing. Yeah, I'm playing that card. Everyone gets one of those cards.
I think you've earned a few cards. And I agree, simple feature that is basic and expected in a game like this.
Exactly. I think random opponents is one feature almost everyone will expect in the finished game, and quite rightly so.
(like next/previous unit, edge scrolling, hotkeys and the esc button closing menus? :P)
But yeah, agreed. Would like to see this.
I agree. Gal Civ 2 even had random personalities as a choice... Dare we propose random faction traits on our random opponents?
Agree.
EDIT: And not just random opponents, but occasionally I like starting up a game as a random leader myself!
I think you might need to specify what you are asking for here. The opponents are already supposed to be random (that portion just isn't programmed in yet). I presume what you are asking for is the option to 'add new players' using a 'random' selection button, which is slightly different than just having random opponents.
In order to clarify:
Do you want random opponents using the suggested # of players (already planned)
or
Do you want to make players in the custom menu with the 'random' option
..Don't answer 'both' >.>
I think the option to set number of opponents, and the select each opponent as random, just so we dont know who we will be facing would be a good start.
This one. I didn't know it was planned, hope it gets in before release.
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Of course, IMO.