EU3 MMP2 Succession Game

[TinCow]

This is a discussion thread for the EU3 MMP2 Succession Game.

Setup:
EU3 w/ both expansion packs
Magna Mundi Platinum 2 mod v1.15 w/ Hotfix

Rules:
Each player will play until his regent dies, whether that be 50 years or 50 days.
No reloading except for normal, "I have other things to do than playing this game" reasons. Setbacks are what make this game fun.
It is highly encouraged that at the end of each turn, the player post at least a brief summary of the events of their reign.
Normally in games like these there's a rule about not exploiting the AI. However, MMP2 is generally so difficult that I'm not too concerned about that. Do whatever you want, as far as I am concerned.

List of Players:
TinCow
CountArach
Monk
Warluster

Ok... so first things first, what nation should we play?

I'd prefer to avoid a major nation but something larger than a OPM might be a good idea due to likelihood of instant-annexation in the beginning. I almost always play in Europe, but I'm open to anything.

[Monk]

I've never played as any of the Italian states in MMP2 but it could prove interesting. If we didn't want to commit the resources to micro heavy Genoa or Venice (both need to watch out for Crimean/Ottomans swallowing up their enclaves) then perhaps Naples might be a fun game?

I must admit, I am very biased. I love playing games where you form a bigger nation. In that light, Teutonic Order might be interesting (if very hard), i've never played them in MM.

[TinCow]

Those are both interesting suggestions. I've played in Italy more than any other spot, personally, but I've always done it as a Northern Italian power. Never experienced the game as Naples, which would be very different due to their not being in the HRE. Teutonic Order is also a very interesting idea. Another option that springs to mind that seems to be similar to those is Georgia. (I assume we're talking about the normal 1453 start date?)

[Monk]

Those are both interesting suggestions. I've played in Italy more than any other spot, personally, but I've always done it as a Northern Italian power. Never experienced the game as Naples, which would be very different due to their not being in the HRE. Teutonic Order is also a very interesting idea. Another option that springs to mind that seems to be similar to those is Georgia. (I assume we're talking about the normal 1453 start date?)

I normally don't play in Europe, truth be told I love the Rus steppes and Sengoku-Japan too much to be bothered with European politics! But i'll go where is agreed upon, and Italy seems very interesting with the many different states to be fought and brought to heel.

I've always started in 1399, but 1453 would be fine - it still leaves plenty of time to play.

[TinCow]

Ok, if CountArach has no objections, we'll make it Naples. I'll wait for him to chime in first though.

[Beskar]

Wish I had the game, so I could dive in (would need to check price, etc first). However, good luck you guys.