Xbox 360 Wise words for an older newbie

[taslucas83]

Oh, and I'm sure older oldie is a perfectly fine term!

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[Daelon DuLac]

One thing I would recommend; try to avoid using the forum, and other sites, to routinely solve problems for you. In the long run, I got the most enjoyment from situations where I beat my head against a wall (figuratively) and finally figured out the solution by myself.

We've all seen your head. Are you sure it was "figuratively"?

 

[Daelon DuLac]

I split all my storage up as well. But I also have one chest/drawer that has everything in it that I want to sell, so those items don't clog up my other storage.

I place Dibella statues all over my homes. I have so many Dibella statues. So many... so very, very many...

 

[Daelon DuLac]

You seem to be loving it immensely right now.

I'd say that means you're doing things right already.

Don't worry about a right way and a wrong way to play Skyrim because those things don't exist (although you'll find a lot of people who are adamant that their way is best!).

You'll probably find things you'd like to have done differently after your first run through but those things just give you ideas for your next go!

Add mods into the equation and the possibilities are endless.

It's good to hear from a new enthusiast: enjoy!

P.S. I'm not so much a newbie but at 50 I certainly fit the 'older' category. I suppose that makes me an older oldie. (is oldie even a word?)

When used with "Moldie", "Golden" or "but Goodie", absolutely.

 

[DdraigGwyn]

One thing I would recommend; try to avoid using the forum, and other sites, to routinely solve problems for you. In the long run, I got the most enjoyment from situations where I beat my head against a wall (figuratively) and finally figured out the solution by myself.

We've all seen your head. Are you sure it was "figuratively"?

Just because I have a slight (barely noticeable really) flattening of the forehead don't jump to conclusions.

 

[DdraigGwyn]

Oh, and I'm sure older oldie is a perfectly fine term!

>>>tappin from tassie

Back in the day we used to use the term "oldster" but at 73 I find this ageist and prefer the term 'honored bearer of wisdom'.

 

[shadowkitty]

I split all my storage up as well. But I also have one chest/drawer that has everything in it that I want to sell, so those items don't clog up my other storage.

I place Dibella statues all over my homes. I have so many Dibella statues. So many... so very, very many...

Ok so I do hoard a little bit. I may or may not have a tonne of gems in a drawer. I just can't bear to sell them. They are my shiny's.

 

[taslucas83]

Ok so I do hoard a little bit. I may or may not have a tonne of gems in a drawer. I just can't bear to sell them. They are my shiny's.

I too can't help grabbing every gem I find. Also when I see the lousy amount they sell for I think I'd rather keep them. My shiny's, my precious.

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[ch8878]

I craft jewelry with them, enchant them and then sell them.

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[Daelon DuLac]

I craft jewelry with them, enchant them with the souls of my enemies and then throw them in a barrel to rot.

 

[taslucas83]

Ahh cool. See, I'm still so new I didn't even think of that.

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[taslucas83]

Well another month has nearly passed and I'm still absolutely loving this game. I tend to do a bit of (what I'm guessing is) the main story line for a couple of days then just go wandering about the country side. I'm at in-game day 68 and at level 26. I don't know how successful that is but who cares, I'm having a ball!

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[The Honorable Gidian Diva of Sass]

I think for most of us, the best part of playing Skyrim is the mental roleplaying we do along the way. We either make the character some ideal, best-in-Tamriel version of ourselves (which is a good place to start with a first character), or we devise really complex characters with intricate backstories and goals.

The first time through, the closer you can play a mentality like your own, the more meaning you'll pull out of the story. I also recommend reading every book you find.

As a word of warning, because we've all experienced it; you will end up with quest items in your inventory for life. Skyrim has always been plagued with bugs. Some of them are as simple (and annoying) as picking up an item before the quest has been assigned, and others are a little more participatory, such as killing the person you need to make a delivery to before you made the delivery. Luckily, quest items have no weight in your inventory, so they don't count toward your carry capacity (the full amount you can carry before you walk ridiculously slowly, and can no longer fast travel).

You definitely found the right community, though. We absolutely favor character playing, and exploring different build types (build type being when you place restrictions on yourself, such as what you can pick up, the kind of armor you wear, the fight style you employ, and places you can and can't go to achieve an overall effect, such as "Robin Hood", or "William Wallace in Skyrim") over power gaming and level grinding.

Though, if you do want to level relatively quickly, it's not too difficult. If you pick up alchemy pick every flower and bug you see, and use a potion guide like this one, where you type in the ingredients you have in your inventory at the time and it tells you the most expensive potions you can make with the ingredients you have. Rather, all the potions you can make, listed in order of monetary value. It definitely strips away some of the immersion (or a lot of the immersion), but many people get tired of having to rebuild their potion recipe library for each new character, because (rather understandably) you start every character knowing no recipes at all. Or even ingredient properties and interactions. So it ends up being a trial and error thing, which does make sense from a mechanics and role playing stand point, but is, again, frustrating from a multiple character stand point. (Though I doubt you're near a multi-character point in your budding obsession with our favorite time sink.)

In short, with all things in Skyrim, value = experience. The more damage you cause with a Destruction spell equals more experience earned. The more HP you heal with a Restoration spell, the more money a potion, piece of jewelry, or suit of armor is worth, the more experience you gain for making it, and selling it.

But, in terms of personal value, the more you put into it, the more you'll get out of it. So don't hesitate to really let yourself go and become your character.

Hell, write about the adventures you have. Tons of people have been inspired to write fiction based on their characters and adventures. You're welcome to share such things with us here. Just make sure to keep first person journal entries that follow the linear story of the game to your blog (helpfully provided by the forum here), and anything that doesn't necessarily follow the literal events of the game (but which may still incorporate the narrative) can live in the fan fiction section.

Unnecessary announcement: I have hiccups that won't go away.

So, I'm going to go drown myself to deal with this. You enjoy your Skyrim, new friend.



P.S. You're only two years older than me, and legitimately far from the oldest person on the forum. So, "older newbie" doesn't really apply.

He called you old?! ONLY I CAN CALL YOU OLD! THAT'S MY THING!

Hello! I am a complete newbie to Skyrim, open world games and basically everything here.


After the apprentice at work lent me his 360 I decided to look for an old second hand game and came across Skyrim in the bargain bin. I had never heard of it but was drawn to the cool dragon cover and $20 was cheap enough.

Wow. Just WOW!
Imagine my intense pleasure as I slowly started to immerse myself in this amazing game!

I've only spent a few hours and am only at level 12 but I can say I'm totally hooked!


Anyway, my question is;
What are some things you would have done better or differently from the start? Not just tips on advancing but also maybe ways of doing things to make the story even better.
Sorry for rambling and feel free to move this post if it's in the wrong place.

Pro tip: Dragons can't turn. When you learn what this means, dragons will become 3EZ5U. This is my wisdom 3U.

Also you're not allowed to call Cordeh old unless you're both at least half as adorable as me and an elitist scumbag masochist (like me).

 

[taslucas83]

Pro tip: Dragons can't turn. When you learn what this means, dragons will become 3EZ5U. This is my wisdom 3U.

I sprint past the head and slash the flank. Is that what you mean?

Also you're not allowed to call Cordeh old unless you're both at least half as adorable as me and an elitist scumbag masochist (like me).

Hey... If I practice enough I might get there someday


>>>tappin from tassie

 

[The Honorable Gidian Diva of Sass]

Pro tip: Dragons can't turn. When you learn what this means, dragons will become 3EZ5U. This is my wisdom 3U.

I sprint past the head and slash the flank. Is that what you mean?

Also you're not allowed to call Cordeh old unless you're both at least half as adorable as me and an elitist scumbag masochist (like me).

Hey... If I practice enough I might get there someday


>>>tappin from tassie

Close but no cigar. If you fight dragons long enough you'll eventually see their greatest strength is their greatest weakness

 

[taslucas83]

Hmm.... Right, well I'd better fire up the xbox and rack up some more xp!

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[socalgamer]

Definitely get yourself a copy of the excellent guide from Prima called The Elder Scrolls Special Edition book! It has TONS of information and a superb map of Skyrim.
Avoid power level too fast as monsters will be difficult! I do recommend getting a few skills as high as possible based on what class you play such as conjuration or sneak. Pick a race that has perks based on your class/play style such as Breton or High Elf for a mage or Orc/Nord for warrior.