Which side of the war is better 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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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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Are the Imperials or Stormcloaks the good guys?

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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Which side is 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 morally right Stormcloaks or Imperials?

I'd say imperials. While they both have equally positive and negative points the imperial negatives tend to be things they've done wrong where as stormcloaks negative points are that they want to ethnically cleanse Skyrim which is pretty immoral in my opinion.
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What happens if you choose 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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Is Ulfric Stormcloak bad?

While some fans believe he's nothing but another villain furthering the cause of the Thalmor, others argue that his main motivation continues to be the freedom and independence of Skyrim from an oppressive Empire.
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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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What happens if you choose the Imperials in Skyrim?

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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Can you switch from Stormcloak to Imperial?

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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Are Stormcloaks the bad guys?

No, they are pro nord but aren't trying to get rid of the other races. They just promote nord customs that they don't want outlawed because it's their history. The "bad guys" are the Adlmeri Dominion, AKA the Thalmor.
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What happens if you choose Stormcloaks?

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 if the 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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Who should I choose to go with in Skyrim?

Following Ralof & Supporting Skyrim's Freedom

Following him or Hadvar enables players to take advantage of a few glitches to level up skills. Conversely to Hadvar, following Ralof will give the Dragonborn a foot in the door with the Stormcloaks. The Empire has very few defensible reasons for being in Skyrim.
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Can you have a baby in Skyrim?

You cannot have biological children in Skyrim unless there's a mod for it. But if you have the Hearthfire DLC (which comes with the Legendary and Special editions), you can adopt up to two children, as long as you have a home with a children's bedroom for them.
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Can you betray the 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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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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Who rules solitude if Stormcloaks win?

Answers. The jarl Elisif and her entourage remains in power in Solitude after the last civil war battle. She submit to Ulfric at his speech.
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Can you go to solitude if you join the Stormcloaks?

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Can I go to Solitude as a stormcloak? If I side with the stormcloaks can I go into solitude without being attacked? You've probably already learned the answer, but yes.
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What happens if you free the Stormcloak soldier?

If you want to you can run up to a prisoner being taken somewhere and free him, give him some armor and a weapon and then he will immediately attack the guards who were escorting him. You will be targetted as an enemy by the guards. If he is alive after the fight, he will tell you to join the stormcloaks or something.
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What happens if I give Riften to the Imperials?

Phase 3: You must give up either Riften or Dawnstar to the Imperials. Giving up Riften pleases the Imperials, giving up Dawnstar pleases the Stormcloaks. Phase 4: Imperials want compensation for a battle at Karthwasten. Giving it to them pleases the Imperials, denying it pleases the Stormcloaks.
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Should I give up Riften or Winterhold?

Should I give the Empire Riften or Winterhold in exchange for Markarth? There is no consequence whatever you choose. It doesn't matter you are gonna take everything from those Imperial milk drinkers anyway. TC hasn't picked a side, they've stayed neutral and are in peace negotiations for the Main Quest.
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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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Who killed Ulfric?

After being defeated, Ulfric will ask to be killed by the Dragonborn. You can grant his wish or let Tullius end him.
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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.
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