I mean, I do like a challenge in my video games just like every other self respecting gamer, but with TES I feel differently, mostly because, from a story standpoint, I like the feeling that I started out as a pathetic criminal and rose to become the most physically powerful mortal in the province, and I can't do this unless the end game is easy. To me, the game has been more about creating your own story than about difficult gameplay anyway.

It's whatever allows you to have to most fun while playing.