[quote name='hootie']Hey guys, I've had a really busy semester at college so I have not played this game yet, but my last exam is tomorrow and this winter break will be ALL skyrim.
So before I start, are there any things I should know about/any helpful tips?[/QUOTE]
some basics from my experience:
- archery is both a great and rewarding experience in addition to incredibly OP and can easily change what you originally planned to do with your character. While there is certainly nothing wrong with using archery, I'd would seriously consider investing in the archery tree or not at all so you don't rely on it too heavily. Death from a distance is a serious understatement, esp since you will automatically deal 2x the normal damage while sneaking and perks to make that number significantly greater.
- don't concern yourself too much with hording/looting/buying/selling, there comes a point in the game where you can pretty much buy anything w/out batting an eyelash. My OCD in RPG's has probably contributed to 40% of my actual hours played. Enjoy the game and the storyline, dont get caught up in organizing all your equipment.
- Potions, scrolls, and books are weight ninjas. You'll wonder why you're always so overburdened...check your pots. You probably have accumulated several dozen potions each weighing 0.5 lbs. That adds up quickly. Drink, sell, or store the stuff you don't think you'll be using or needing.
- you can't really go wrong early in the game, virtually every character can near max out every skill available, the only thing you're really limited to is your perks...but even then, if you put in a few perks into blocking then decided you're going full archery, you honestly won't miss it. Just go literally use what you think you want to, and experiement. When you find the a harmony in your offense/defense just continued useage for the most part will level you your skill and you up.
- have fun.