Civil War: New Faction Mod

[AG97]

SPOILERS FOR CIVIL WAR QUEST-LINE

 

I'm currently working on a mod with another person that aims to add a faction that you can join in the civil war as an alternative to the Stormcloaks and Imperials. I'm writing the story and doing some simple modding, whilst the other person is doing the majority of the actual modding.

 

Before I go ahead and write the story, I want to see what the community would want from a third faction in the civil war. The current plan is for this faction to operate in a similar way to the Brotherhood Without Banners from Game of Thrones/ASoIaF with a more Nordic feel about them. Basically the third faction would target Stormcloaks and Imperials making life hell for civilians (and the Thalmor agents too of course!). However, this is all subject to change, depending on ideas.

 

Feel free to contribute your ideas for the story, gameplay etc in this mod. If you would like to work on the mod itself, just comment or send me a message. A larger team can accomplish more after all.

[franznikoforos]

Honestly, the only "third part faction" I would like to see added are the Thalmor. Eventually, you could influence the original storyline for imperials and stormcloaks to find an agreement AGAINST them and renege the white-gold concordat. I don't really see the need for a third nordic faction, while adding the Thalmors (and giving the Dragonborn the power of launching the SECOND GREAT WAR) seems really good.

[AG97]

I actually intend to make a Thalmor mod at some point, but not at this current time.

 

I came up with this idea after seeing that a lot of people picked a side they deemed to be the lesser evil. For example, many people sympathize with the Stormcloak cause, but Ulfric has questionable motives. Similarly, the Imperials have a better chance of beating the Thalmor, but they tried to lop your head off at the beginning etc.

 

I didn't really explain the current idea for the faction very well (it's still very vague anyway). Recruits will include both ex-Imperial and ex-Stormcloaks who have left their armies or been kicked out for whatever reason. There will also be recruits from the civilian population. The Brotherhood Without Banners are a good source of inspiration because they're also stuck in the middle of a civil war, and target soldiers from both sides and bandits who threaten the peasants or common folk. A Skyrim equivalent could target soldiers from both sides as previously mentioned, but also threats like the Falmer who have been ignored because of the war.

 

That said, I would welcome ideas for a faction that does something completely different.

[franznikoforos]

yeah, I pretty much understood what you meant, but I don't find it very attractive. Actually, I am pretty fine with the Empire (maybe because I always use alternate starts? :) ) . As said, I would love seeing an immense war against thalmors. This could fit very well also with Helgen Reborn supermod.

but maybe other players have different views.

[AG97]

Fair enough. It definitely won't be for everyone's tastes.

[franznikoforos]

well, you could add then a "robin hood- like" faction:

if you join it, you will be in charge of
1) unify the BANDITS out in Skyirm under your banner: give the desperates an ideal!
2) redirect your faction against Ulric's puppets and empire invaders (and, of course, Thalmor oppressors :smile: )
3) defend the population from evil
4) sack cities and castles to distribute wealth to the people
5) kill rival bandit factions who don't respect your rule
6) lead a bandit assoult on Solitude/Riverhelm to save your beloved Lady Marianne-like from the dirty hands of Tullius/Ulfric

(THIS i would like to play, honestly! :smile: and, after all, WHY NOT a follower fat "brother Tuck"? :smile: )

ALSO, this would combine perfectly with the "alternate start" option to begin the game like a bandit

Edited August 22, 2014 by franznikoforos

[Malik1]

I would like the third faction to focus solely on the Thalmor.

[Changeofheart11]

well, you could add then a "robin hood- like" faction:

 

if you join it, you will be in charge of

1) unify the BANDITS out in Skyirm under your banner: give the desperates an ideal!

2) redirect your faction against Ulric's puppets and empire invaders (and, of course, Thalmor oppressors :smile: )

3) defend the population from evil

4) sack cities and castles to distribute wealth to the people

5) kill rival bandit factions who don't respect your rule

6) lead a bandit assoult on Solitude/Riverhelm to save your beloved Lady Marianne-like from the dirty hands of Tullius/Ulfric

 

(THIS i would like to play, honestly! :smile: and, after all, WHY NOT a follower fat "brother Tuck"? :smile: )

 

ALSO, this would combine perfectly with the "alternate start" option to begin the game like a bandit

awesome make this