User blog comment:The Milkman/Phantasy Philosophy: Elder Scrolls/@comment-2040576-20120914221619/@comment-2040576-20120915100244

Read my comment below, I said a very similar thing to you Milkman. I really would like to see how all this conflict pans out, and what better way than to be a part of it? If you think about it, it would be really interesting. The Altmer, Bosmer and Khajiit ( although I am sure their allegiances will be divided ) on one side, the Redguards on another ( since the Empire gave up on them and they had to take their own land back ), the Nords depending on the Civil War outcome ( which could lead to some split factions there ) who I suspect might forge an alliance with the Redguard ( curved swords and hardy brutes - a faction to be feared ), the Argonians who I think are also split from the empire, and then the Empire itself and her remianing loyalists.

In terms of lore, politics and story-telling it could be a great game if done correctly! Instead of a choice of two factions there could be say three or four, and perhaps even lesser factions ( not including the usual guilds ). By lesser factions, I mean a few small special interest groups. They will not be a part of the initial faction choice, but they will all have unique circumstances and you could chose to fight for or against them, with a few possible side questlines coming in... ( oh how I can dream :P ). For example, there may be a minority group of Khajiit who wanted nothing to do with the Almderi, they have a town or fort or whatever and you can help their cause, which may ultimately lead to a few political changes in the game. Then, of course depending on the Civil War outcome, there may be some still loyal to the Empire and some to the Stormcloaks and they will have different approaches to the war. Some Elves might ( perhaps even the Thalmor ) support the Aldmeri, but are more interested in their own purposes and want to affect the war to put them specifically out on top if the Aldmeri win. The list is endless, but alas I am being a dreamer =P