Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-24561604-20140323233715

Okay, this isn't about if you're a Stormcloak or Imperial. That goes under the Civil War thread in the Skyrim board.

This is about the next TES game and the official history. Would it be 'better' (more interesting and giving greater variation/diversion/opportunites/etc) for the Stormcloaks or the Imperials to win, as far as affecting future games? I generally pick Stormcloak, but that's not why I'm making my choice here.

I think the Stormcloaks should win and have Skyrim form an independent faction myself. First off, an independent faction already affects the geopolitical spectrum much more widely than simply having the Empire weakened even further and having lost one of its legions. It means there has to be an address for modern Skyrim-Empire relations and how the Dominion and other nations are treating Skyrim. In fact, Skyrim could well align with other nations like Hammerfell and work to create a snowball effect of secession and insurrection against the Dominion instead of simply raiding out of the Sea of Ghosts on the Summerset Isles. I have heard some people saying that many Bosmer are likely unhappy with the High Elf-centric Dominion, as I've seen no evidence that the Bosmer share the same ambition to return to Godhood as the Altmer, but rather live out their Green Pact and eat people and junk. >:)

Opinions, please. 