Archmage of the College of Winterhold
Guildmaster of the Thieve's Guild
Legate of the Legion
Thane of all Nine Holds
Slayer of the first dragon to be seen in Skyrim for centuries
Dragonborn
Dawnguard Champion

"I've never even HEARD of this outsider!"

So you what fetch the mead?

True, at least The prophet in Oblivion has varying dialogue based on your fame.

Just kind of accentuates the fact that guilds / factions seem to exist in their own little world. You'd think General Tullius or Ulfric Stormcloak would be happy as a pig in filth to get the Harbinger of the Companions on their side, or the Archmage of the College. I don't think anything compares to the utter uselessness of becoming a member of the Bard's College.

"Congratulations on being the most notable bard in recent history thanks to your efforts of daring-do! Now take a hike and never talk to us again unless it's to do a fetch quest. And no, you can't sleep here. Gross."

You still need to prove yourself, welp.

The lack of varying dialog is very disappointing.

I would have loved it if characters who wait with choosing sides in the war (or don't choose at all) were approached by both sides with repeatedly attempts to persuade them to join. Or bribes.
"Ok, Ulfric, so you'll give me free food, a place to stay, a brand new set of ugly bearskin armor and 3000 septims - btw, what do you intend to call the currency if Skyrim seceeds from the Empire? - if I join your cause. Let's see what Tullius says about that."
"Hey, Tullius, this is what Ulfric pays me if I join him - how about you throw in a Daedric sword as well, and we'll call it a deal?"

"I'm still trying to figure out why Skior let you in, in the first place."