so, I came across Bethesda Softworks when searching for gaming companies (in Maryland, where I live) - and then saw the information coming out about ESO and thought it looked pretty interesting. I did find out that there will be both PVE and PVP areas (which is good imho) but I did have a couple of questions I hope someone will be able to respond to....

First, because I've not played any of the previous games, will I be left in the dust as far as the story line goes? One Utube vid I saw a dev was sort of talking as if everyone watching would be very familiar with the stories - is there a place I can go to read up on these stories?

Second, because I've not played any of the previous games, will the game mechanics (mechanic might not be the right word) be easy to pick up? (making character move, using skills, etc)

Third, Is this game going to be targeted to a more mature audience (I guess I'm wondering what the community will be like)

Fourth, has a business model been discussed yet?

Fifth, will boxed editions be available or will this be a digital download?

Thanks in advance for any responses or guidance - I've only ever played one MMO so moving someplace new where everyone else might be years ahead of me is a bit daunting.