Is it okay if I do Castille? Me and themoocows would make great colonization competitors.
Having had some practice in SP, I know how to manage it better, and what not to do (such as warmonger too quickly, which is partially why I failed as Castille the first try around).
Otherwise, I'm not sure what small country to play as. I might play Naples, but The Italian states are difficult ones to play.
Oh yeah, for whoever chose Sweden, isn't that a vassal at the start of the game?