Hi Ivellis,
Getting back on topic, NobleNick I think has given some neatly wise words on the subject of just starting out in a fresh new game. I've also only played it the once myself (with both expansions) which took me just over a month or so back in March this year, and have only reinstalled again recently to try another class and some different factions. (A Dunmer Assassin)
I reccomend answering the questions (a la Ultima style) to determine your character first as honestly as possible in order to roleplay a class which seemingly would suit your philosophical 'outlook'. This is what I did - and so I played a Khajiit Monk all the way through the game. Nothing at all wrong with any choice, there are always roleplaying reasons for choosing something over something else. In fact, the more interesting little mannerisms you throw into your character, ultimately the more fun you'll have. Basically the more you expand away from the simple 'kill, loot and leave' mentality, the more enjoyment you should have. [img]smile.gif[/img]
Nobelnick hit it on the head when he said that the joy is more in the immersion found in exploration and open-endedness of it all. Don't feel you need to force the game forward too much, allow the world to suck you in a little.
Deciding which factions you will join early on and planning your visits to them should keep you occupied in the early stages, as will the continual desire to improve yourself and your arsenal of weaponry/armour. Concentrating on practicing your major skills where possible should see just enough growth.
Whey! That'll do. Better get to work.
Have fun!
CD
[ 12-14-2005, 06:48 PM: Message edited by: CerebroDragon ]