Does joining Imperials affect anything?

Joining up mostly affects the camps you can visit. Being a Stormcloak makes Imperial camps and forts hostile and vice versa but the major cities generally won't be affected. We are all Uniformly Unique. The respective camps will become hostile if you join the other side, but the cities and towns don't react.
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Is it better to join the Imperials?

Pick Imperial if you want to play a character who is originally from a place aside from Skyrim, as it doesn't make sense to fight under a banner that ultimately won't accept you. Pick Stormcloak if you believe the Empire has no right to say what Skyrim denizens can and can't do, especially if you are a Nord.
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What happens if I side with Imperials?

When you side with the Imperials, the culmination of the Civil War questline ends when Ulfric is killed. This means Windhelm is in need of a new, more accepting Jarl and Brunwulf Free-Winter is the man for the job.
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What are the benefits of being an imperial in Skyrim?

Compared to other races, Imperials are more skilled in magic spells, and their starting bonuses are +10 Restoration (25 total starting level), +5 Destruction (20), +5 Enchanting (20), +5 Block (20), +5 One-handed (20) and +5 Heavy Armor (20).
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What does joining the Imperial Legion do?

High-ranking legionnaires generally use Imperial Heavy Armor, making them considerably tougher opponents. By default, when joining the faction, three different armor sets can be chosen (light, medium, or heavy). The Legion's armor generally has a greater defense when compared to the Stormcloaks.
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Does Whiterun get destroyed if you side with Imperials?

It's been a while since I've done the civil war quest, I know for a fact that Whiterun gets attacked regardless. The side you choose just determines which side of the battle you're on, either the defending Imperials or the attacking Stormcloaks.
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Will I lose my house in Whiterun if I join the Stormcloaks?

Anyway, as for your Whiterun house. . you won't lose it, but the front door DOES become locked when the attack starts. . .so make sure you didn't leave the house key inside the house or you'll never get back inside. No, you still keep your house regardless of which side you take.
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Should the Stormcloaks or Imperials win?

While the war goes on, both sides are weakened. If either side wins then there's nothing that weakens either side anymore. A Stormcloak victory would have basically the sane result as an Imperial victory: the war ends, and both sides are strong enough to defend themselves from the Thalmor.
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Does joining the imperials affect anything?

I recently did a Skyrim playthrough as an Imperial, and joined the Empire. The only thing that changes is the outcome of the civil war between the Empire and the Stormcloaks - namely, that Ulfric is ultimately killed by either you (the Dragonborn), or by General Tullius/Legate Rikke - the choice is yours.
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What happens to Whiterun if I join the Stormcloaks?

Whiterun will not have any changes, except that it will now be counted as a Stormcloak city. Fast traveling to Windhelm after entering Whiterun will cause the same thing to happen, except Ulfric will not call the Dragonborn a coward.
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Can I join both the Legion and Stormcloaks?

No you can't. Whoever you choose, you'll be notified of the others' quest failing. For example, I joined the legion and it said something along the lines of: "join the legion started, join the stormcloaks failed".
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What are the consequences of Stormcloak?

A number of notable changes occur after completing the Stormcloak campaign: Vignar Gray-Mane becomes Jarl of Whiterun. Assuming that the Dragonborn gave Dawnstar and Riften to the Imperials in the negotiations, Skald the Elder is reinstalled as Jarl of Dawnstar, and Laila Law-Giver is reinstalled as Jarl of Riften.
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What happens if you join the Stormcloak Rebellion?

Siding with the Stormcloaks results in Vignar Grey-Mane becoming the new Jarl of Whiterun, Laila Law-Giver reclaiming her position as the Jarl of Riften, and Skald the Elder retaking his role as Jarl of Dawnstar.
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Is AELA Stormcloak or Imperial?

Aela joined the Stormcloaks during the Skyrim Civil War. Aela took part in the Siege of Solitude. After the war, she was inducted into the Heroes of Skyrim. Aela vouched for Ulfric when he approached his old friend Kodlak Whitemane, and formally joined the Companions.
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Are Imperials good in Skyrim?

Due to their broad skill set, Imperials are ideal for custom classes. Their versatility leaves them highly customizable and efficient at cross-classes, such as battlemages and crusaders.
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Why do Stormcloaks hate Imperials?

Stormcloaks are the 'outlaws'. They want Talos worship to remain in Skyrim, as it is part of their old nord traditions. This is banned by the Concordant, so they rebel against the Empire, as they're enforcing it. They want a High King, with Jarls to govern the lands.
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Can you switch sides from Stormcloak to Imperial?

you can't, and I wouldn't use console commands to change sides, it might break the game. Only way to work for the other side is to go back to a previous save. you can't change now, but during the ancient crown quest, you can actually give it to the enemy side of the civil war and work with them from then on.
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Is Ulfric Stormcloak a bad guy?

He is the leader of the Stormcloak Rebellion who seeks to free Skyrim from the Empire of Cyrodiil. He becomes the main antagonist of the Civil War quest-line if the player joins the Imperial Legion to keep Skyrim under the Empire's control or its deuteragonist if the player joins the Stormcloaks instead.
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Can you betray the Stormcloaks after joining them?

Yep. If you get the Jagged Crown for the Stormcloaks, you can give it to General Tullius instead and join the Imperials after joining the Stormcloaks.
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Are the Thalmor using Ulfric?

The Thalmor are using the civil war to weaken the Empire for whenever they decide to make their next move. They're using Ulfric to drag the war on for as long as possible. They do not want him to win. Keeping "contact" with Ulfric could mean anything.
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Can you still go to Solitude if you join the Stormcloaks?

Skyrim doesn't have the same faction reputation system that the Fallout games have, so you can join the Stormcloaks and march into Solitude in full Stormcloak regalia with no consequences whatsoever.
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Do Imperials really find more gold in Skyrim?

Usefulness. The Imperial Luck ability is perfect for all types of characters, especially mages. This is because it allows the character to find more gold early in the game. This is ideal if the player strained for gold and need it in a hurry.
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Who becomes Jarl of Solitude if Stormcloaks win?

Elisif is the only Imperial Jarl who stays in power if the Stormcloaks take control of her hold.
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Who actually wins the war in Skyrim?

The result of War ended with Imperial victory, with Jarl Ulfric Stormcloak and Galmar Stone-Fist was killed and peace been restored and Stormcloaks had been defeated. Empress Marcella Varian were badly wounded. After the battle, Brunwulf Free-Winter becomes new Jarl.
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Is Ulfric a dragonborn?

Ulfric Stormcloak, Dragonborn | Fandom.
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