Stormcloaks (Club/Faction)

[Hrolf Alfblod]

Welcome TDZippity!

Now, for the Survey:

How Many TES games have you played?

Started with Morrowind, then Oblivion, then Skyrim.

In previous TES games (if any), how did you feel about the Empire? What made you a Stormcloak in Skyrim?

In Morrowind, I was indifferent. I'd never knew a game could be like this, so I allowed myself to get lost in it, and try everything.
In Oblivion, the emperor himself saw greatness in me, so, even though he had died, I was loyal to him, his line, and his empire.
In Skyrim, first impressions are bad, and you quickly see that the empire is but a shell of it's former glory.

I became a supporter of the Stormcloaks because it felt right. I wanted to fight for freedom.

[Right-Hand-Of-Sithis]

I just feel like commenting on the military genius of Ulfric and the Stormcloaks.

Whiterun: He focuses on this city from the start for a good reason. Its central position is key to launching attacks on other Imperial Holds, and it forces all imperial trade and reinforcements from Cyrodiil to travel through the Reach (not the ideal route).

Falkreath: After taking Whiterun, the Stormcloaks immediately chase after Falkreath. While Whiterun had forced all Imperial supplies to travel through the Reach, Taking Falkreath cuts Tullius off from all support from Cyrodiil, Leaving Highrock as the only accessable province. And even if Riften has been give to the Empire, they have been cut off completly from the rest of the Imperial forces.

The Reach: After Falkreath, he goes even further to ruin the Imperial economy, by taking the Reach, 'source of half of skyrim's silver' to quote Tullius. Although doing so passes the problem of the Forsworn onto him, it still must be an incredibly blow to Tullius' treasury (and the size of his forces, it was a major hold).

Morthal: Well, there's not much there, but it just gives him more ground, and secures his Flank on the march to Solitude.

Then he takes Solitude

[TDZippity]

Sorry for not posting in awhile had a lot of business to take care of, so here's my two cents on the survey.
How many TES games have you played?
-Only two Oblivion, and Skyrim
In previous TES games (if any), how did you feel about the Empire? What made you a Stormcloak in Skyrim?
-In Oblivion, they seemed nice enough although, if your disposition was low they were incredibly racist. Also that was when the Septim Dynasty was in power so they surrendered a lot less.
-As I've said beforethey nearly cut my head off, surrendered to Aldmeri Dominion, don't wear pants. They are no longer The Empire I helped in the Oblivion Crisis. Plus my favorite color is blue.

[Unionhack]

How many TES games have you played?
-Played every single one except for the travels series.. Even did Battlespire and Redguard.

In previous TES games (if any), how did you feel about the Empire? What made you a Stormcloak in Skyrim?
-I was always sort of anti-establishment in any RPG, and I always tend to work against 'the maaaaaaan'. That was one of my favorite parts about the Thieves Guild of Oblivion. In Arena and Daggerfall it made sense to ally with the Empire because that's just kind of your job. But I always liked the Empire, even as I opposed him. Whenever Skyrim hit, I really didn't like the Empire at all. Must be the lack of Septim. Plus, they tried to kill me! Stormcloak time.

[Mefris Elmek]

Hello my fellow Stormcloaks!I have been held against my will for quite some time now (read RL "issues") but with a little inspiration from our leader Ulfric I managed to get through the "ordeal" and can now rejoin your ranks.

How's everyone doing?The Imperials don't need a minute's rest so let's try to wrestle this thread from the Void's cold grasp.

[Right-Hand-Of-Sithis]

Hello my fellow Stormcloaks!I have been held against my will for quite some time now (read RL "issues") but with a little inspiration from our leader Ulfric I managed to get through the "ordeal" and can now rejoin your ranks.

How's everyone doing?The Imperials don't need a minute's rest so let's try to wrestle this thread from the Void's cold grasp.

Well, I'm currently away from my own computer, so I may, or may not, give any imput for the rest of the week. And then I start Uni .

I was thinking of a 'post your character' idea a while ago. But that may have been overdone in other threads.

I've also been playing a game called 'Balance of Power' on Eregime. For those who don't know (pretty much everyone, its not a big game), the idea is to take control of a certain nation, and act on its behalf on an international scale. Each turn, you are given a credit rating (which depends on your nation's economy, tax rates, and how many you spent last turn). With these credits, you have the option of carrying out certain actions (such as go to war, strengthen or repair economy, etc) An complete list of actions is given here: http://z13.invisionfree.com/eRegime/ind ... topic=1112

While this wouldn't fit on this thread (more roleplays), I still think it would be fun to apply the same principles to the TES Universe. Everyone controls on nation, and acts on its behalf. We could even start with a Stormcloak victory, and play the aftermath.

Everyone with me say Aye.

EDIT: I just put the idea for a game forward on eRegime. If you want to support it, then make an account there, and follow it: http://z13.invisionfree.com/eRegime/ind ... ry23403776

[swordsister]

Hello my fellow Stormcloaks!I have been held against my will for quite some time now (read RL "issues") but with a little inspiration from our leader Ulfric I managed to get through the "ordeal" and can now rejoin your ranks.

How's everyone doing?The Imperials don't need a minute's rest so let's try to wrestle this thread from the Void's cold grasp.

Hey, it's good to see you back! Actually i was wondering when you'd show up cause you were absent for some time. But it's darn good to see a fellow brother back.

[Hrolf Alfblod]

Good to see that this thread is being kept alive.

[Right-Hand-Of-Sithis]

Good to see that this thread is being kept alive.

I think the main reason for inactivity is not due to people forgetting to visit the page, but because no one has anything to say.

[GoatLiver]

Yeah TBH I don't come to the general section very often, only when I remember to check this thread.

[Ulfric Stormcloak]

ALL HAIL ULFRIC STORMCLOAK THE TRUE HIGH KING!!!

I do what I must for Skyrim and her people. I am prepared to assume the rank of Jarl.

[Br3admax]

I waited until I bought Dragonborn so I could literally shout Ulfric to pieces. Dragonborn Force at it's finest. He turned to ash.

[ZackyZombify]

Spoiler:

1. Why did you choose to side with the Stormcloaks?
I dislike the Legion and the situation that they force you into at Helgen. And I agree with the stormcloaks points.
2. Who is your favourite (in-game) Stormcloak or Stormcloak supporter?
Ulfric or Ralof.
3. What do you make/think of the Markarth Incident?
Ulfric just helping and being to blame for it.
4. What are your feelings towards the White-Gold Concordat and ultimately the surrender of the Empire that ended the great war?
The empire were weak and destroyed eras of organization and balance.
5. Do you hate elves/outsiders?
No, I don't. I welcome them.
6. Is there anything special you do when playing a Stormcloak character (roleplaying-wise)?
Letting free stormcloak prisoners and killing imperial/thalmor patrols.
7. What is your favourite Stormcloak related quote?
Hmmm. I really don't have one.
8. Do you think an independent Skyrim under Ulfric would be stronger than one united with the Empire?
Stronger? Perhaps.
9. Have you ever completed the Imperial side of the civil war?
When role playing. Yes.
10. If you talked to Torygg in Sovngarde during the quest "Sovngarde" what did you make of his words and how it related to Ulfric?
I feel that he had respect toward Ulfric but knew that in death that his cause is lost.

[GoatLiver]

Hi and welcome to you both!

Thanks for taking the time to do the survey ZackyZombify reading through all of these it seems Ralof is one of the most popular Stormcloaks! I'll add you to the font page, you can have whatever rank you desire as for now I'll just add you where the ranks are lacking in numbers. Feel free to message me if you want a different one.

ALL HAIL ULFRIC STORMCLOAK THE TRUE HIGH KING!!!

I do what I must for Skyrim and her people. I am prepared to assume the rank of Jarl High-King.

Fixed

Nice grab though on the forum name of Ulfric Stormcloak, I hadn't actually anticipated anyone joining and using that as their user name xD. I am assuming you wanted to join the Stormcloak fan club I think it will be appropriate to list you on the opening page as High-King I don't think anyone else in this thread will have an issue with that.

Anyway good to see some new faces around here this thread has been a little dry lately, I myself have been playing Morrowind as my PC seems to overheat when I play Skyrim! Both of you feel free to share your tales of heroism, any other Stormcloak related content or even just generally share your hate for the Empire.

[Hrolf Alfblod]

Welcome Zacky!
Welcome High-King Ulfric!

[ZackyZombify]

Glad to be a part of the team! I don't mind what rank I am just being a part of I is good enough but when I decide to move up don't stand in my way o.o

[Right-Hand-Of-Sithis]

Welcome to our newest comrades!

[swordsister]

Is there anybody, a PC user preferably, who's capable of running skyrim at highest quality? Cause i know little bit of After Effects and stuff, and with good footage i believe we can forge something decent.

What say you people?

[Right-Hand-Of-Sithis]

Is there anybody, a PC user preferably, who's capable of running skyrim at highest quality? Cause i know little bit of After Effects and stuff, and with good footage i believe we can forge something decent.

What say you people?

Yes, But I'm terrible with technology, and just as bad with photography and the like.

[GoatLiver]

I can run it close to the highest settings, but recording video is a different beast altogether. As you probably know when its recording the frame-rate drops and it may become slightly laggy in certain areas. The other issue is if recording in a high quality the actual video file size becomes massive making it hard to share, but more importantly to write it properly to the disc would really require a SSD rather than a standard Hard-drive.

Last time I checked I was able to record at 1/2 video size to my actual screen size and it looked to be running ok, I have since then changed a few mods around and the frame-rate may have decreased. I don't know if I would still be able to record or if I'll have to change everything around.

There are a few other things we could look at doing as well though. Something everyone could join in would be taking a screenshot of there character rather than a video, and we could turn it into a sort of collage type thing. Also people could add their name/username or character name in the bottom corner, would be great to see all the different Stormcloaks and could be a bit of fun new members would be able to be added as they join!

Another idea for a thread project would be to make a small Stormcloak themed mod, although this would really only be for the PC users however users from other platforms could still give input/ideas and the like and screens could be posted of the finished product. It would be pretty easy to make a Stormcloak themed player home for example, screens could be posted and all users on other platforms could give Ideas to what they think would be good additions to the home. Anyone with access to the CK would be able to help out or anyone that can use photo-shop would be able to do some texture work

Anyway thats two suggestions for anyone interested, just post ideas or support if you want to go ahead with any of it.

[Mefris Elmek]

[...]Another idea for a thread project would be to make a small Stormcloak themed mod, although this would really only be for the PC users however users from other platforms could still give input/ideas and the like and screens could be posted of the finished product.[...]

This idea is pretty cool actually but I sadly can't offer any hands on support to this project as I have yet to get off my lazy ass and buy a new PC.In any case I'll be here to provide ideas and moral support should it get the greenlight.

[Witchery]

My survey

Hidden:

1. Why did you choose to side with the Stormcloaks?
The Stormcloaks were in the right. . . no one outlaws Talos. The Empire is weak now, anyway. Gerdur put it best.

2. Who is your favourite (in-game) Stormcloak or Stormcloak supporter?
Ulfric Stormcloak, Ralof, Gerdur

3. What do you make/think of the Markarth Incident?
I'm not sure -- Ulfric certainly was wrong in executing those who were associated with the rebellion or did not aid in driving out the Forsworn. . but I'm not so sure that everything said about the incident is true. Arrianus Arius, a supposed expert on the subject, was most likely spreading Imperial propaganda through his book The Bear of Markarth.

4. What are your feelings towards the White-Gold Concordat and ultimately the surrender of the Empire that ended the great war?
You mean the Empire caving in to the will of the Dominion and fueling Skyrim's inevitable dissent? Yeah.

5. Do you hate elves/outsiders?
Not inherently, no.

6. Is there anything special you do when playing a Stormcloak character (roleplaying-wise)?
Killing Imperial soldiers and freeing Stormcloak prisoners, killing Thalmor and freeing Talos-worshipers, praying to the Nine (especially Talos) and the like.

7. What is your favourite Stormcloak related quote?
"The Empire may have been good for Skyrim once upon a time, but those days are long past." - Gerdur

8. Do you think an independent Skyrim under Ulfric would be stronger than one united with the Empire
Yes, absolutely.

9. Have you ever completed the Imperial side of the civil war?
Yes. I have two Stormcloak characters and two Imperial characters. Don't worry, though; one is a corrupt Dark Elven thief who only sided with the Imperials because it seemed better for him (and the Black-Briars) and the other is a haughty, High Elven Thalmor warrior that kills Talos-worshipers. Both of my Stormcloaks are good guys -- true Nords.

10. If you talked to Torygg in Sovngarde during the quest "Sovngarde" what did you make of his words and how it related to Ulfric?
I kind of felt bad for him. I feel bad for both he and Elisif, really. . . but Torygg was a fool and Elisif a puppet.

[Right-Hand-Of-Sithis]

My survey

Hidden:

1. Why did you choose to side with the Stormcloaks?
The Stormcloaks were in the right. . . no one outlaws Talos. The Empire is weak now, anyway. Gerdur put it best.

2. Who is your favourite (in-game) Stormcloak or Stormcloak supporter?
Ulfric Stormcloak, Ralof, Gerdur

3. What do you make/think of the Markarth Incident?
I'm not sure -- Ulfric certainly was wrong in executing those who were associated with the rebellion or did not aid in driving out the Forsworn. . but I'm not so sure that everything said about the incident is true. Arrianus Arius, a supposed expert on the subject, was most likely spreading Imperial propaganda through his book The Bear of Markarth.

4. What are your feelings towards the White-Gold Concordat and ultimately the surrender of the Empire that ended the great war?
You mean the Empire caving in to the will of the Dominion and fueling Skyrim's inevitable dissent? Yeah.

5. Do you hate elves/outsiders?
Not inherently, no.

6. Is there anything special you do when playing a Stormcloak character (roleplaying-wise)?
Killing Imperial soldiers and freeing Stormcloak prisoners, killing Thalmor and freeing Talos-worshipers, praying to the Nine (especially Talos) and the like.

7. What is your favourite Stormcloak related quote?
"The Empire may have been good for Skyrim once upon a time, but those days are long past." - Gerdur

8. Do you think an independent Skyrim under Ulfric would be stronger than one united with the Empire
Yes, absolutely.

9. Have you ever completed the Imperial side of the civil war?
Yes. I have two Stormcloak characters and two Imperial characters. Don't worry, though; one is a corrupt Dark Elven thief who only sided with the Imperials because it seemed better for him (and the Black-Briars) and the other is a haughty, High Elven Thalmor warrior that kills Talos-worshipers. Both of my Stormcloaks are good guys -- true Nords.

10. If you talked to Torygg in Sovngarde during the quest "Sovngarde" what did you make of his words and how it related to Ulfric?
I kind of felt bad for him. I feel bad for both he and Elisif, really. . . but Torygg was a fool and Elisif a puppet.

Welcome to our newest comrade!

[Archer]

Welcome, Witchery! You have chosen wisely

[Witchery]

Thank you!