Does joining the Stormcloaks affect any quests?

The only main difference it has is how the story progresses, while the end result is the same... In other words whether you pick a side, or don't, it doesn't influence the ending of the primary quest, just the path you take to reach the ending changes...
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Does joining the Stormcloaks affect anything?

If you decide to become a Stormcloak, you slowly take Skyrim from the Imperials, kicking officials out of town and some citizens' status improves or worsens.
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Is it better to join the Stormcloaks or 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 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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Does doing the civil war in Skyrim affect other quests?

Short answer.. there are no adverse effects whatever you choose.. just slightly different paths leading to the end. VexNoFace likes it rough. If you start the Civil War quest finish it,because there can be problems with the main storyline.
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What happens when 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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Do you lose Lydia If you join the Stormcloaks?

No, you don't lose anything. She and your baby will both stay safely inside your house until the fight is over and the town is cleaned/repaired. Good I would hate to lose her now I can continue my Stormcloak quest line.
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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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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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What happens if you finish the Civil war before the main quest?

Finishing the civil war before the main questline will cause you to skip over a pretty interesting quest in the main questline. I'd do main quest first, at least until you finish a quest in the questline called "Season Unending."
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What is the hardest side quest in Skyrim?

If you like questing, then you'll want to know about even more of the hardest Skyrim quests that you can sink hours upon hours into.
  • 8 The Black Star. ...
  • 7 The Eye Of Magnus. ...
  • 6 Lost To The Ages. ...
  • 5 Elder Knowledge. ...
  • 4 A Return To Your Roots. ...
  • 3 Under New Management. ...
  • 2 No Stone Unturned. ...
  • 1 The Ebony Warrior.
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Is Ulfric Stormcloak a hero or villain?

Type of Hero

Some believe Ulfric to be a hero, while others label him an opportunist, leading him to play the role of one of the main anti-heroes/villains in the game. He was voiced by Vladimir Kulich.
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Is Ulfric Stormcloak good or bad?

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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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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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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Do you lose your house in Whiterun If you join the Stormcloaks?

No, you still keep your house regardless of which side you take. As for your follower, they will still be with you unless if they get killed.
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Can you switch sides after joining the Stormcloaks?

You CAN switch sides during the civil war quest line. Early on you have to go into a nordic ruin and retrieve an ancient artifact and bring it to your faction leader. You can instead take it to the faction leader for the opposite side and doing that will let you join them.
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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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What happens to Balgruuf if you side with Stormcloaks?

If Balgruuf joins the Imperials, Message to Whiterun and Battle for Whiterun progress normally, as they do in vanilla Skyrim. If Balgruuf joins the Stormcloaks: Message to Whiterun no longer ends immediately (as it does in JBD), and the dialogue scene with Proventus and Irileth will come to a natural conclusion.
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Can you fail to defend Whiterun?

If you fail to defend the barricades, you will have to fall back and defend the drawbridge instead. Failing to defend the drawbridge has little consequences, as the quest is impossible to fail unless you die. There will be a percentage count of how many Stormcloak soldiers are left.
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Which faction destroys Whiterun?

Fighting The Battle For Whiterun With The Stormcloak Rebellion. As the attackers, the Stormcloaks need to break through the barricades protecting the city to force Jarl Balgruuf to surrender. Starting at a Stormcloak Camp by city, you will be following the Stormcloaks through the city and all the way to Dragonsreach.
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Will Lydia leave if I join the Stormcloaks?

After I've received the Gold, you will find Lydia safely returned to your home in Whiterun.
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Can you convince the Jarl of Whiterun to join the Stormcloaks?

Version 0.1.

(1) You can convince Jarl Balgruuf to join Stormcloaks (compatible with Open Civil War).
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