Empire. Just so much more organised, plus defending Whiterun was so much more fun than attacking Whiterun.
Especially as a ridiculously OP Battlemage.
Especially as a ridiculously OP Battlemage.
Blitzkrieg said
Oblivion made me fall in love with the Empire. Even without the Septims, my allegiance still lies with there.I would usually like just ignoring the war so it felt like Skyrim was a land of constant conflict while I explored. It explained all the hostile people running around.In reality, I am quite fond of the Thalmor and have theories about their rise to power.
genghismike said
Storm Cloaks every time.Not only was the Empire corrupt as fuck on numerous levels and subjugated everyone else under their rule, ultimately they bowed down like little bitches and decided to forsake their own beliefs to yield to the fucking Elves ( fuck Elves ) like little bitches.Fuck the Empire. Skyrim made me lose what little respect I got from Martin in Oblivion. The Imperial Septim lineage is of Nordic descent anyways, so basically Skyrim is the origins of the Empire. To top it off, these people are trying to drive out not only the Elven invaders, but also the Imperial invaders as well, so it's them against the fucking world. I'd look down at everyone as scum if they were trying to take my land as well. Rebel by nature, fuck the police.
Blitzkrieg said
I don't really like them, more as I'm really intrested in them.My theory sums it up. Without going to far into it, I relate Jyggalag's release from bondage (look him up if you have not played the Shivering Isles DLC), to the rise of the Thalmor. They represent an ultimate order in the Tamriel, and I can sense the Daedric Prince's hand in this.
Jster said
I would say the Thalmor represent ultimate Chaos in Tamriel and the Empire represents order, if anything.
Blitzkrieg said
Explain.
Sable said
Considering the Empire's soldiers nearly executed you at the beginning of the game I have difficulty explaining why you would wind up joining them later on.