Is it better to join 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 happens if you side with Stormcloaks?

Players who side with the Stormcloaks will serve under Ulfric and fight against the Imperial Legion. Both of Skyrim's civil war questlines require players to raid opposing Holds and Forts.
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Should I join Stormcloaks or Imperials as High Elf?

It's going to depend on the character really. A hot-headed one who just wants to spill dominion blood will be pro-stormcloak. Whilst one that wants to see the Dominion defeated would be pro-empire.
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Are the Imperials good or bad in Skyrim?

11 Imperials: They Bring Stability To Skyrim

The Empire knows just how to quell the power-hungry Jarls and keep the Skyrim holds in check. They also bring in a healthy amount of trade and commerce.
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Can you join both the Stormcloaks and Imperials?

No, you can't join both. However, from my understanding, note that I'm not positive on this, I think you can be on the Imperial side and still against the Thalmor. They are apparently completely separate quest lines. Everything and nothing, heart and mind, fantasy and reality.
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Which Faction Should You Choose In Skyrim? | Stormcloaks or Imperials

Which side to choose in Skyrim?

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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Can I stay neutral in Skyrim?

Can you stay neutral in Skyrim? If you wanna complete the game? No. The Civil War will only commence once you pick a side, do their quests, then eventually they'll start the actual war and it will only finish when you accept the final part of the quest (to take Windhelm or Solitude).
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Who is the right side in Skyrim?

Conclusion: The Empire is the better choice. It will benifit everyone better, and every reason you have to dislike them would be gone after the defeat of the Thalmor/Aldmeri Dimionion. Skyrim, the Empire, and even the independant bottom half of Hammerfell.
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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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Is Ulfric Stormcloak evil?

As it is revealed during the quest "The Forsworn Conspiracy" and the book "The Bear of Markarth", Ulfric committed horrible atrocities when retaking the city, particularly against captured reachmen fighters, and as we have no in game quest, document or event that contradicts the claims of this book, its content should ...
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Is Whiterun Imperial or Stormcloak?

Whiterun Hold had been neutral territory during the Skyrim Civil War, with skirmishes on both sides taking place in the Hold and Fort Greymoor switching hands between the Empire and Stormcloaks on a regular basis.
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Is High Elf a good race in Skyrim?

The High Elves, also known as Altmer, are natives of Summerset Isle. They are the most magically proficient race in Tamriel as well as being the most hubristic. Their racial power is a constant effect that lets them regenerate magicka faster than other races.
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What happens if I join Imperial?

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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Are Stormcloaks left or right?

Well as Riften and Windhelm are on the right side of the map I'd say the Stormcloaks are more right. The empire has more control over the left side you see.
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Can you leave the Stormcloaks after joining?

Nope, this aint New Vegas. You're stuck with who you side with from the very beginning. :P. Actually no, you can side with the Imperial in the very beginning and still join the Stormcloaks and vice versa.
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Will I lose my house in Whiterun if I 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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Does Whiterun get destroyed if you side with the 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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Can you convince the Jarl of Whiterun to join the Stormcloaks?

"Default Always Imperial" - you can convince him through dialogue to go Stormcloak, but Balgruuf will always side Imperial (like vanilla) by default. "Default Always Stormcloak" - you can convince him to go Imperial, but he will always side Stormcloak by default.
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Who is the real villain in Skyrim?

Alduin, also known as The World-Eater, is the Nordic God of Destruction and the main antagonist of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. He is the eldest son of the main god in the series, Akatosh, the god of time, and his evil counterpart.
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Can I be a villain in Skyrim?

From saving to world to leading its factions, The Elder Scrolls 5 certainly makes you feel like quite the benevolent protagonist. However, Skyrim does occasionally offer the Dragon a once-in-awhile opportunity to become the bad guy and embrace an inner evildoer.
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Does it matter who you join in Skyrim?

The groups you join in Skyrim can completely change and shape your adventure, as long as you can find them or meet their entry requirements. Obviously, though, if you're going to jump through hoops, it would be nice to know what's at stake.
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Can you end the Civil war peacefully in Skyrim?

If you have yet to bring the Skyrim Civil War to a conclusion, you can bring the conflict to a temporary halt by calling peace talks. Using the Graybeards' authority, you bring leaders from each side to the negotiating table. There is no diplomacy skill tree, and there will be consequences for these decisions.
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Can your spouse leave you in Skyrim?

You can't formally get a divorce in Skyrim, but you might be able to get a new Marriage Partner. For good or bad there is a way to back out of your marriage in case you find a more suitable partner or got stuck with coyote ugly because you needed a place to couch surf.
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Can I ignore Civil war in Skyrim?

Luckily, players who wish to ignore Skyrim's Civil War without choosing the Stormcloaks or Imperials can do so without affecting the main story. Outside of the truce negotiated in "Season Unending", the actual state of the war has no bearing on the Dragonborn's quest to defeat Alduin.
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