I kinda feel that Imperials have lost a lot of their uniqueness and identity and have become more like Nords were in Oblivion (heavy armored warriors with restoration). Personally I preferred a much more flamboyant Imperial who feel unique from Nords and Bretons

I hate how they changed Imperials from smooth talking merchants to warriors. What is the difference now between an imperial and a nord?

About the nords, I like both versions. Both the barbaric, light armored and the heavy armored brutes from Morrowind.

When I saw the title, I thought it was going to be a cookbook for Ogres.

I still like my Imperials as warriors. Just as ones in lighter, more exclusive armor where they are more adept to incorporate magic, charm or alchemy into the equation. Unlike Nords who I see just running straight in using the full might of their armor and weapons

For barbarian I prefer orcs who in Morrowind were medium armor. i kinda picture Orcs armies to be more like hordes of raiders swooping in to attack ( http://i1-news.softpedia-static.com/images/news2/The-Battle-That-Saved-Europe-From-Turning-Asian-2.jpg ).

The Orcish armor in Morrowind looked a lot like Samurai armor. Samurai armor in real life is made of light substances (predominantly bamboo and padding) and is relatively easy to maneuver in compared to a lot of other armors of the world.

Wow, that's almost exactly (minus the Ogre detail) what crossed my mind too. I think we both need psychiatric help.