You can only pick one faction in Gothic Remake, so which one should you choose?

The best part of Gothic Remake's opening chapter is juggling the three factions: the Old Camp, New Camp, and Swamp Camp. Each of the three camps dislikes the others, but they're forced to work together somewhat to survive in The Colony. And then there's you, the Nameless Hero and a fresh face, who must pick a side. But which camp is right for you?

Which camp should you choose in Gothic Remake?

You can only join one faction, and there are some consequences to your actions. The good news is that you will still be able to visit and even complete some quests in the other camps, so it's not the end of the world. In fact, you'll even continue to receive the free daily items, like the ragout from the Old Camp or swampweed from the Swamp Camp. There's no bad blood if you're following the rules.

All factions are, frankly, kind of assholes, so it's more about picking the least nasty team and whichever one's theme is the coolest to you: hierarchical soldiers, a band of thieves and mercs, or cultists.

The main impacts of your faction choice in...