Something about the new Ascian lore

[Theodric]

This may be true - but the game gives us a lot more reasons to sympathize with Hydaelyn than it does with Garlemald! Pro-Garlean folks have to dig a LOT deeper to support their preference - and have to dig mighty deep to take shots at Hydaelyn, as well!

I don't believe that to be the case at all, since neither faction is owed any sympathy outright and whether they get it is very much based on personal preferences. I tend to be drawn to the antagonists more than the protagonists in pretty much any game like this since, to me, they provide more food for thought. Others may disagree with the assessment that they have more depth, but that's the thing - a lot of the debates on this forum are less about the lore itself and more about personal interpretations of it.

It really is just the equivalent of whether or not someone prefers pineapple as a topping on a pizza.