very good stuff Dave, i hope to hear from you when the game releases

That was the best review(s) of the game yet.

I'm even more excited for this game now.

I tend to play in a similar way. I enjoy stealth combat and I'm excited to be a stealthy magic using trickster. (with a bow or knife in the back for those magic resistant enemies)

How much of your gameplay was in 3rd person and will you play that way once it's released?

Based on what I've read, it seems you favored 1st person for combat and 3rd for travel.
Is it difficult to orient yourself in combat using 3rd person?

Thanks, but sadly, I won't be reviewing Skyrim for RipTen (it would probably take me a year and be over 900,000 words :-p)

I've always traveled in 3rd person and fought in 1st person in TES games. I just find it easier. However, 3rd person is as good as it's ever been in Skyrim. Much improved.