I am a big fan of Gal Civ II, but one thing that has disappointed me about Galciv II is that the races are for the most part generic, simply giving you the ability to customize them with whatever bonuses you see fit. While some may prefer this route, i would actually prefer them to have locked abilities unique to each race. It would be great if there was an option to retain the free for all customization for those who prefer the current system, but I think having locked abilites would add a greater amount of distinction between the races and make them more interesting overall.
If Stardock could deliver on this, as well as an in game clock ala Civ IV, they can count on my continued patronage indefinitely!