Board Thread:Skyrim/@comment-120.28.157.86-20140406014559/@comment-24261859-20140406054838

Depends on what kind of character you're playing. A law-abiding citizen type might favor the Empire, but a proud warrior sort of guy might go Stormcloak. Self-interested assassins, thieves, and roguish types could go either way depending on what you personally see as benefitting you specifically.