Who is the good 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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Who are considered the good guys in Skyrim?

It depends on what you consider to be good really. But objectively speaking, the only faction with purely good intentions is the college of winterhold. Mainly because they don't oppress anyone or want to rule over anyone.
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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 bad 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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Are the Imperials good 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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Who Are the Good Guys? An Analysis of the Skyrim Civil War

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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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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What happens if you join 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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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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What happens if you side with Imperials?

Shortly after the beginning of the game, the player has the option of choosing either side, joining the Imperial Legion leading to crushing the Stormcloak rebellion and solidifying Skyrim as a subordinate province in the Empire.
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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 wins the war in Skyrim?

So, whichever side your Dragonborn picked in the Civil War, is how things go down. That said, barring another Dragon Break, the side that ultimately wins is almost certainly going to be the Imperials. There's a missive that spawns after a side captures Fort Neugrad that's different depending which side wins.
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Can you switch sides in Skyrim?

Yes there is a point where you can switch sides. It all depends on who you give the jagged crown too. A fair warning though this will be a point of no return. You can only do this once.
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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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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 most attractive man to marry in Skyrim?

1 Argis the Bulwark Is the Best Skyrim Husband

A tried and true warrior, the fact that he lost his eye to battle only makes him that much more attractive, and as far as Nord warriors go, he's definitely easy on the eye.
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Do the Thalmor fear the Dragonborn?

However, that does not mean they outright fear the Dovahkiin/Dragonborn or their power. For one the Thalmor have a superiority complex that does not allow for them to fear someone they view beneath them which the Dragonborn would fall under.
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Do the Stormcloaks hate the Thalmor?

However, they both hate the Thalmor and want the same things so why not join together and wipe them out? It's a win win situation: The stormcloaks get talos and many other freedoms back and because the empire is still here, the amount of racism would also decrease.
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Why do people hate Thalmor?

the same sentiment is carried by the thalmor. also they claim to be the direct decendens from the Aedra and their ''secret'' plan is to destroy the world and return to the heavens. another reason is the Great war because they started it. these just a few of the many reasons people hate the Thalmor.
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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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Can you betray the Imperials in Skyrim?

If the Dragonborn chooses to betray the Imperials by giving the crown to Ulfric instead, Legate Rikke may show up at the Palace of Kings while the Dragonborn is in the middle of the conversation with Ulfric.
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What happens if I become a Stormcloak?

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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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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