If you had to live anywhere in Skyrim...

[Inuprince]

I like Dawnstar, but I couldn't live in a place where it's always cold and snowing. So I'll go with Falkreath, I don't like rain either, but hey, if I wake up and it's raining I'll just shout out from my window to Clear the Skies

Also, I'm considered handsome there, that's a huge plus.

 

[RatRace123]

Is not living in Skyrim an option?

I mean, the land is nice and all but, I generally prefer to live in places where I wouldn't have to worry about a dragon randomly swooping down and tearing shit up.

But if I had to live somewhere, probably Whiterun. It's a nice enough place, plus it's protected by a badass order of hardened warriors.

 

[Jaeke]

Falkreath or somewhere around the hot springs of Eastmarch. Those seem like the areas with most chance of survival.

 

[BlackEagle95]

I teared up a little the first time I went to Markath. It's carved into the side of a Mountain, it's like it was made for me. The only issues would be Forsworn crawling around outside the walls and the corruption of the Silver-Bloods.
Not worried about the deeper ruins, the Falmer seem to keep to themselves unless disturbed and the Dwarven machines tend to die rather quickly when swarmed.

My other choice would be Solitude. Seems sensible for the Legate that put an end to the rebellion.

 

[martyrdrebel27]

Hmmm, going to get some stick for this, but I say the Thalmor Embassy. Firstly, Talos is a man, not a Divine. Secondly, I dig their sweet robes!

*Puts up steadfast ward against incoming flames.*

you disgust me. blasphemous elf lover! the only reason the aldmeri dominion denies Talos' ascension is because they don't feel humans AS A WHOLE can be anything special. to deny Talos is to deny humanity a fair spot among the elves.

besides, he was good enough for akatosh, so to deny talos is to go against akatosh as well, and i really don't think you wanna do that.

watch where you lay your head tonight blasphemer! you never know which shadows might have a khajiit lurking in them, bow drawn with an arrow tipped in a particularly painful brew of Damage Health.

sweet mother, sweet mother, send your child unto me. for the sins of the unworthy must be baptized in blood and fear.

Hmmm, the Khajiit are going to be a problem, then? I suppose I shall have to take my battles...Elsweyr.

you cowardly elves wouldn't last a day in the sandy dunes of Elsweyr. Summerset Isle will run red, you have my word.

Hate to burst your bubble, but the Aldmeri Dominion already HAS claimed Elsweyr. You're behind the times mate

"Within fifteen years, Imperial influence in Elsweyr had so diminished that the Empire was unable to respond effectively to the coup of 4E 115 which dissolved the Elsweyr Confederacy and recreated the ancient kingdoms of Anequina and Pelletine as client states of the Aldmeri Dominion. Once more the Empire failed to stop the advance of Thamor [sic] power."
-A Concise Account of the Great War Between the Empire and the Aldmeri Dominion

Don't get me wrong though: I HATE the Thalmor.

OT: I would probably live Falkreath or Whiterun.

this one had not heard of the unfortunate turn of events in Elseweyr. News within the Caravans is rarely discussed, and the peoples' distrust keeps us out of their cities. Perhaps this one should join the Thieves Guild. Though it would be odd to merely pick the pockets of targets instead of just outright elimination.

 

[Westaway]

Markarth, Solitude, Whiterun. Pretty easy

 

[-Samurai-]

Abandoned shack
because people suck

But....wouldn't you have to rename it?

OT:
I'd follow around thems Khajiit traders. Not that I'm some kind of cat lover, but the Moon Sugar. And the Skooma....Need me some Skooma... the imported stuff... just one last time....

 

[userwhoquitthesite]

I own houses in every major city and you say I can't sleep in any of them? NONSENSE I WILL SLEEP IN ALL OF THEM.

But no, what are the rules of this scenario? Are we our characters? or are we, the player, moving to skyrim and setting up shop like so much animal crossing?
If the latter, as gorgeous as Morthal is, I'd hate to live there because I would doubtlessly need to live in with the beggars. Those rooms suck. So I'd have to pick Whiterun. It's a major city, with low crime and high security, and is (lorewise) a major trade city. Picking up a job in town, you could probably afford the ten gold for the inn, or if you join the companions you at least have a place to sleep and food provided.

If I were my character, on the other hand, main place of residence would be Morthal. Seeing the sun glittering off the stone in the morning... beautiful. However, even then I'd be running a vast network all over Skyrim, so I'd never stay in one place for the rest of my life. I have obligations to several groups, not to mention the necessity of traveling for commerce reasons. I smith, enchant, trade, and mix to support myself, so I have to travel to keep bringing in gold. I'd also make sure to take the time to ruin Molag Bal's shrine, and replace it with a shrine to Sheogorath, the only Daedra to whom I could ever truly swear allegiance to.

Do I have to live on the cobble-stones then? I pick Riverwood. Next to a major city without all the hustle and bustle of Whiterun.

(Also, I'm pretty sure I'd punch the Talos nut in the face IRL)

And me and my friends would batter you halfway to death with clubs you Thalmor sympathising imperial scum.

OT: Probably Morthal. A bit out of the way, calm and nice. But not too far from the biggest city :3

Oh come off it, Talos HIMSELF would be annoyed by that shouting lunatic.

 

[IamLEAM1983]

I wanna say Whiterun, but I think I'd get arrested for killing Heimskr (the Talos dude) within a week.

So Solitude, hands down. Nice weather, too.

 

[betafotball]

Sky haven temple. I just like the place so much. But if I could pick anywhere in Nirn, I would pick Anvil in Cyrodill.

 

[bigredlyms]

Seems like there's only one reasonable choice to me. I'd live in Labyrinthian in the past.
Two reasons:
1. Nobody is going to steal my stuff due to the fact the I'm the only one that can EVER enter my house.
2. Pop out to the current time whenever i want, and if not, I can wander around Skyrim in the past without worrying about all the freaking dragons

 

[KefkaCultist]

I'd say Whiterun, Falkreath, or Riften.

 

[Crazy Zaul]

Probably Riften cos I've never seen it get attacked by a dragon. Definitely not Winterhold cos it gets attacked almost every time I go there.

 

[Luke3184]

Why would anybody want to live in Markath? I'm pretty sure your survival chances are lower ther, what with all the murder cult and cannibals, and mafia like crime families and haunted houses and high walkways, that they are is you set up shop at a Dragon grave.

I'd go live in Riften or Solitude, Riften for the weather, Solitude for those big stone walls.

 

[Luke3184]

I own houses in every major city and you say I can't sleep in any of them? NONSENSE I WILL SLEEP IN ALL OF THEM.

But no, what are the rules of this scenario? Are we our characters? or are we, the player, moving to skyrim and setting up shop like so much animal crossing?
If the latter, as gorgeous as Morthal is, I'd hate to live there because I would doubtlessly need to live in with the beggars. Those rooms suck. So I'd have to pick Whiterun. It's a major city, with low crime and high security, and is (lorewise) a major trade city. Picking up a job in town, you could probably afford the ten gold for the inn, or if you join the companions you at least have a place to sleep and food provided.

If I were my character, on the other hand, main place of residence would be Morthal. Seeing the sun glittering off the stone in the morning... beautiful. However, even then I'd be running a vast network all over Skyrim, so I'd never stay in one place for the rest of my life. I have obligations to several groups, not to mention the necessity of traveling for commerce reasons. I smith, enchant, trade, and mix to support myself, so I have to travel to keep bringing in gold. I'd also make sure to take the time to ruin Molag Bal's shrine, and replace it with a shrine to Sheogorath, the only Daedra to whom I could ever truly swear allegiance to.

Do I have to live on the cobble-stones then? I pick Riverwood. Next to a major city without all the hustle and bustle of Whiterun.

(Also, I'm pretty sure I'd punch the Talos nut in the face IRL)

And me and my friends would batter you halfway to death with clubs you Thalmor sympathising imperial scum.

OT: Probably Morthal. A bit out of the way, calm and nice. But not too far from the biggest city :3

Oh come off it, Talos HIMSELF would be annoyed by that shouting lunatic.

First ten seconds ruins your plans entirely

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjD0KROlSQY

 

[waj9876]

Helgen, Dragons are like lightning aren't they?

Well, you'd have to deal with the bandits that take up residence in Helgen after the dragon attack.

 

[Arrogancy]

Where would you live?
And to add a twist, you can't sleep in your own house

That's unfair. Can't we standardize housing quality? Have, say, Breezehome be the standard housing quality per city?

 

[Tigerlily Warrior]

Probably Whiterun. It's got everything you'd ever need. Nice folk, beautiful countryside, it's in the center of Skyrim, and all the extra stuff, enchanting table, alchemy tables, smelter, leather rack, furnace, etc.

I could see myself on one of the farms outside the city. Plus, it has two inns and a brewery close by! But then again, who wouldn't want to fish and swim in that lake outside of Riften?