I don't really think there are any 'Good Guys' in this war. Both sides have their good and bad values, qualities and objectives. Personally, I always side with the Stormcloaks, no matter what race I am. Some of them are somewhat, or very racist but I really admire what they're fighting for. They want freedom. They understand that the Aldmeri Dominion are abusing their power that they somehow gained. The Empire is obviously being slowly crushed by the foot of the Dominion, but they're too scared, too prideful and too blind to fight the abuse. I personally believe that the Imperials are siding with the Dominion/Empire because they're afraid they'll lose, again. I believe that it was wrong from the Dominion to make the Nords, and the Empire stop believing in one of their Gods. Think, would you want someone to steal one of your beliefs, one of your Gods from you? It's wrong, and that's just as bad; and even worse than the little/a lot (depending) of racism from the Nords. I would fight for what I believe in, and I would fight for someone who is trying to fight for what they believe in (obviously not some psycho belief). The Imperials are also very rude. When I was walking to Whiterun for the first time, I past some warriors of the Imperial Legion. They were like, "Back off, citizen, this is Imperial business." When I passed some Stormcloaks, they talked to me an encouraged me to join with them. Wouldn't you want to join the side that respects you, and doesn't degrade you? Also, I think this was brought up before, at the beginning of the game, why would you go with the Imperial dude? Wouldn't you go with Ralof who had morals, and was a prisoner with you from the start? I admired that he said that "A Nord's last thoughts should be of home," or he said something to the thief about dying with courage or something like that. I think it shows amazing character. I also like the idea of coming into this game together, and ending a war together. I know it's stupid but, at the same time, the game is based off of the stories, the quest-lines, the history. It's only partially the killing and action. To be honest, I've never joined the Imperial Legion. I don't completely understand what they're fighting for, other than for defense. (Which probably says something about the Stormcloaks starting a war, but whatever) I probably shouldn't tell anyone not to join the Legion because that I don't understand what they're fighting for, but I understand what the Stormcloaks are fighting for, and to me, it makes sense. Sorry for the long rant.
