Quote Originally Posted by Kruniac
As for the faction list, take a look at Europa Universalis for a list of factions availible during the 1400-1800 period. While that might not fit exactly with MTW2's timeframe, its a very good example of the best way to provide for the players - total control over who they play as.
Europa universalis got too many nations I remind you, each nation of the world that times is in the game