Is it more fun to play as Stormcloaks or Imperials?

When it comes to the storyline and quests presented to players, it's a toss-up. Imperials eek ahead, though, because they don't force players to attack Whiterun, arguably the most beloved city in Skyrim or any Elder Scrolls game.
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Who is the good guys Imperials or Stormcloaks?

Imperials are the Government. They try and rule over the land, making it peaceful. They want to outlaw Talos worship so they won't be invaded by a giant Thalmor army again, and possibly lose Cyrrodil. Stormcloaks are the 'outlaws'.
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What happens if you don t join the Stormcloaks or Imperials?

You can just literally ignore the join imperials/stormcloaks line and continue on with other side quests/main quests. towards the end, in the main quest, you organize a peace treaty between both sides.
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What happens if I 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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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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Will I lose Lydia 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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What happens to Lydia if you side with 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.
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Is it better to join the Legion or Stormcloaks?

The ranking system in the Imperial Legion is all about hard work and the title progression feels appropriate compared to the relatively unorthodox Stormcloaks. Moreover, the armor and weapons of the Imperial Legion are of higher quality and look arguably better than the Stormcloaks' cheap-looking gambesons.
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Can I betray Stormcloaks?

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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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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What is the best side to choose 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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Can you peacefully end the Skyrim Civil war?

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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Is Ulfric Stormcloak bad?

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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Who should I side with in Skyrim Civil war?

Which side of Skyrim's civil war do you favor and why? - Quora. The empire for two reasons. First, the Stormcloaks are racist bastards. Second, if the Stormcloaks were to foolishly win, the Aldemeri Dominion would seize the opportunity to attack the weakened empire and then Skyrim would be an easy mop up.
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Who was right in Skyrim Civil war?

Like many wars, Skyrim's Civil War is a morally grey affair where there is no clear right or wrong answer. Regardless of the player's choice, neither side can truly win for long, as the war seems more of a prelude to another bloody confrontation with the Aldemeri Dominion.
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Who is the villain in Skyrim?

Alduin, also known as the World Eater, the First Dragon, and the Twilight God, is one of the main antagonists of the action role-playing high fantasy video game franchise The Elder Scrolls. His most prominent role was in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, where he served as the game's main antagonist.
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What happens to Skyrim if Stormcloaks win?

If the Stormcloaks won, the Aldmeri Dominion could take Skyrim on it's own without the Empire supporting the nords, but it would require an investment of resources (due to poor Aldmeri logistics in the region) that the remaining provinces of the Empire could potentially take advantage of.
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Can you switch sides after joining the Stormcloaks?

Only when you go get the crown. Instead of taking it to say, Ulfric, you can instead take it to Tullius and you'll be joined up with the Imperials and betray the Stormcloaks. And vice versa. You can't change anytime before (but it's only one mission so not bad) and you can't change anytime after.
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Does joining the Stormcloaks affect any quests?

It does affect which quests are available, because joining one blocks your access to the other. However, it does not block your access to any achievements, because the civil war achievement is awarded upon completing either the Imperial questline or the Stormcloak questline.
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Does joining 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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Is Ulfric a Dragonborn?

Ulfric is the odd one out as he is not dragonborn. Ulfric had been training to become a greybeard then the Great War started. He felt he had to go fight for Skyrim and The Empire and left High Hrothgar having already learned some shouts.
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Should I pick gray mane or battle born?

When the NPC asks you, "Greyman or Battle born", your answer doesn't affect any quests. If you say "battle born", his replies to you will be friendly instead of hostile. That's the only thing that effects imo. Also, doing the Gray Mane quest to save the brother doesn't harm any relations with the Battleborns.
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Can I revive Lydia if she dies?

Revive her using a console command.

Open the console and click on her body. A code will appear. Simply type “resurrect” into the console, press enter, and close the console. She will be resurrected.
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Is Lydia Immortal in Skyrim?

Players who don't want the hassle of worrying about Lydia dying in Skyrim can simply download a mod to make her invincible. Essential Lydia is a mod on NexusMods which turns Lydia into one of Skyrim's essential NPCs, meaning she will no longer be able to fully die no matter how much damage she takes.
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Should I turn Lydia into a vampire?

Aside from the Frost Resistance and the Drain Life ability, there aren't too many benefits to turning Lydia into a vampire in Skyrim. Her eyes turn a different color to reflect her new status, but not much else changes.
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