Does anyone have any tips for developing a character in skyrim? [closed]

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This is my first time in the series and I feel like I am all over the place. I'm a master at smithing, but everything else is in the 50's/60's. Only a few others are over 70.

This link made me rethink my choices: http://www.bigbadbob113.com/2011/11/29/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-character-build-guide-rogue-2/ If you scroll down, this guy is a level lower than me and it looks like most of his stats are 60 or higher.

Don't get me wrong, I've had a lot of fun so far and I understand its what I make of it, but I just wonder if I could have planned things better or is this how things normally go?

To give you an idea of what I have - Level 41 Breton where I hack at people with an axe and use destruction spells with my other hand. I've liked it so far, but I'm starting to feel like I need to start over. I feel like I am just getting by on dying multiple times to try different tactics and occasionally get a crazy stroke of good luck.

I might also be burnt out because I spent close to 8 hours concentrating on smithing alone so I could go from level 85-100 and my enchanting is only 56. I am beginning to feel like I am working more than playing the game.

Any tips? Thanks for all your suggestions!

Answer

For better or for worse, I think that's kind of just how things go. Each player puts effort in to what they enjoy the most or what is most useful for the type of character they want to play. The latter of which is pretty straight forward, I think. If you love battle, focus on weapons and armor; if you want to be a mage, focus on enchanting, et cetera.

However, unlike Oblivion, you don't have to pick a skill every time you level up. Instead, leveling up your skills boosts your character level. Personally, I think this gives the player a lot more leeway in their character build, even if it does feel a little "all over the place" at times. This way, when you've maxed out all the "fighting" skills of your character, you could go back and just make them a kick ass mage as well.

Just my two cents, hope that answered part of your question at least.

Here's a decent reference for the leveling system in Skyrim: http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Leveling

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