Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-26213507-20150928140042/@comment-26801133-20151006174410

College Mage: Ferris wrote: So I'm curious, and this has been on my mind for a couple of days now. Some people view the Empire with such hatred, its almost astounding. So, what if... say... in TES:VI they have the protagonist working directly for the Empire, or even directly under the new Emperor or the Elder council? Do you guys who *actually* hate the empire just not play? or maybe get half way through and quit? Would that be the moment you quit the series? I want to be clear here this isnt a flame bait, or trolling, I sincerly want to know.

I don't agree with a lot of what the Stormcloaks do, but I still respect them, theres no hatred, and even if official canon states they won the civil war, and all my fighting in Skyrim was for naught, I would most likely shrug and say "well, good for them". Some stormcloak supporters I could see not really having an issue with working for the Empire in a new setting, possibly fighting the Dominion, but others... others speak with such rage I can't fathom how they would be able to get through the main quest if it involved working for the Empire in any capacity. That is an interesting thought, I must say. But I don't think anyone would not play the next game because of that, unless you are really... thick in the head. Myself, even if the Thalmor end up taking over all of Tamriel, I would still play the next game. Because games are made up of so many more elements than just the story(although the story is the backbone of every game), but also it would be exciting to see how the new story plays out. And even if the Empire becomes the ultimate winners, I wouldn't bat an eye over it. After all, both sides(if we disregard all possible speculations and just only look at the factions as they are right now) are pretty equal. Also, I am pretty sure the Empire will continue in future ES story lines in some shape or form. I don't see any reason why they would remove the Empire now, just because of the Civil War in Skyrim.

College Mage: Ferris wrote: my question wasnt directed towards you or snowcat, the 2 of you seem to be the most reasonable supporters of the rebellion. I originally wrote this last night, but the wiki was not allowing edits to be made, this was all before this huge conversation where curse words were being thrown around hah. We're gunna need our own season unending in here soon.

Haha, yes the Dragonborn will need to come and keep us in check. Although I do like the debates here than on other forums. Finally, some Imperial supporters that make for constructive and level-headed sparring partners. :)