This isn't a new idea, its been done before in Stalker:Clear Sky. They had faction wars galore in that game.
The reason Bethesda doesn't have this in Skyrim is because of time constraints. They're probably planning on a few more DLC's that will add more faction stuff to the game.
True that it isn't an original idea but still...
If Bethesda didn't try to pump out so many thing out at the same time they might actually get quality not strictly quantity.
Initiation.
Captain of the Guard: "Your orders are to get shot in the knee"
You: "Why"
CoG: "Just to make sure you're willing to follow orders"
You: "How doe..." *arrow in the knee*
CoG: "No more adventuring for you too bad I heard your cousin was out fighting dragons. Guess you'll have to spend the rest of your time on guard duty."