Who are the good guys in Skyrim?

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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Who are the good guys Imperials or Stormcloaks?

The Empire are the good guys. If they really banned Talos they would arrest that guy in Whiterun. They do not hate every race, they just are bitter about them being in there country, mostly due to the elves and imperials.
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Who is right Imperials or Stormcloaks?

Ultimately the choice to go with the Imperials or the Stormcloaks is a personal one that depends on the direction you want to take your character. Nord characters will find a home among the Stormcloaks, as long as they agree with their point of view on the Empire.
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Who are the good guys and the bad guys in Skyrim?

If that's your definition of good, then the empires. If your definition of good is fighting back against opressors like the thalmor, then you might see the stormcloaks as the good guys. The only fact is that both factions are morally complex. Oh and the thalmor are definitely the bad guys.
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Are Imperials good in Skyrim?

A huge chunk of Tamriel's history involves conquest by the Imperials, whose military might and organized soldiers have led to their dominance. That's why they're pretty much the most powerful faction in Skyrim during the game, though bruised and battered by a recent war with the Altmer.
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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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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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Are the Dawnguard good guys?

Well... the Dawnguard is the "righteous" side, so it'd make more sense for you to join them., They're for protecting the population and all that jazz. The Vampires, however, kinda wanna take over the world and lots of their missions involve killing innocents and the like.
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Who is the real 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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Who is the best person to sacrifice in Skyrim?

Ralis Sedarys, The Most Justifiable Choice

Of all the followers in Skyrim none is more deserving of a grisly, sacrificial death than Ralis Sedarys. Ralis is the Dunmer at the head of the Kolbjorn Barrow excavation in Solstheim. He enlists the player's help (and wallet) in clearing out an ancient Nord Tomb.
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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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Are the Thalmor good or bad?

They are the most powerful organization of The Elder Scrolls' Fourth Era, effectively crippling The Empire and sowing the seeds of a Civil War in Skyrim. In the course of securing that power, they have committed atrocities that cement their status as corrupt and wicked zealots.
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Which side is morally right Skyrim?

Neither side is morally right. Both of them have a lot of faults, honestly. I wanted to go the moral route too, and I found this out as well. There really isn't a right or wrong, to be honest, when choosing a side.
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Who should I side with in Skyrim Civil war?

I choose Imperial every time, because it's the smartest option, being as the Imperials are the only ones who can really stand against the Aldmeri Dominion. The Stormcloaks would be torn to itty-bitty shreds before the full force of either the Aldmeri or the Empire. Whose side should I choose on Skyrim?
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What is the good 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 if you side with Imperials?

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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Who is unkillable in Skyrim?

Essential followers in Skyrim cannot be killed, making them valuable companions in tough battles. Characters like Aela the Huntress, Barbas the talking dog, and Cicero offer unique skills and immortality, making them powerful assets to any player's journey.
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Who is the hated character in Skyrim?

Cicero is one of the more controversial characters in Skyrim because many players actually really like him. Many fans think that Cicero is the best part of Skyrim's Dark Brotherhood questline, but many others find his constant giggling and insanity-driven ramblings one of the most annoying things in the game.
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Who is the true final boss of Skyrim?

A clip of the final boss fight in the game (main story) against Alduin.
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Will the Dawnguard hate me if I become a vampire?

You will become permanent enemies to the Dawnguard and will often be attacked by a few of them every now and again. However, you get the Vampire lord perk where you will become “lion amongst sheep* and gain new abilities, spells and more.
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Is it better to side with Dawnguard or vampires?

In my opinion Dawnguard is the best choice. First spoiler warning, you can acquire the vampire lord transformation in both sides. After you destroy the vampires with the dawnguard you can ask Serena to bite you if you don't get her cured. Dawnguard is also the only legit way to get the crossbows and magic bolts.
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Should I stay with the Dawnguard or become a vampire?

With that in mind, players who wish for the Dragonborn to have permanent access to Castle Volkihar should choose to side with the Vampires; those who want to align themselves with a more trustworthy faction while also gaining access to better weapons should side with the Dawnguard.
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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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Is Ulfric brainwashed?

Skyrim: The Thalmor Manipulated And Brainwashed Ulfric

Due to this (and injustices throughout the Great War), Ulfric began a rebellion movement called the Stormcloaks to secede from the Empire and restore the rights of the Nordic people.
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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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