I am totally new to TES series and RPGs in general...

Post » Mon May 07, 2012 1:23 pm

So to you experienced TES players, what kind of advice would you give someone like me that has only ever gone for FPS on PCs? I don't even know what Mana (or Magicka, or is it Magic, or Magichickaboomboom) is, but I basically looks like how much juice you can can summon to throw a spell, yes?

To make this interesting/fun, I ask that ALL replies are only THREE words long, like so:

"Get strong armor"
"Don't eat orcs"
"Buy new shoes"
"Punch the mun.." no wait a minute, that's not what I meant.

As I await my copy from NewEgg, your patience is appreciated :)
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chinadoll
 
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Post » Mon May 07, 2012 5:53 am

Have a http://www.uesp.net/wiki/General:Fishy_Stick
Spoiler
Owned, totally made that 3 words! (ignore this) ;)

Edit : By the way, that webpage with the link, type anything you want to know in the search box, and Abera Kadabera (I think) you get an answer on TES. It's like Googles. For elder scrolls :)

The guy below me pretty much got it though.
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MISS KEEP UR
 
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Post » Mon May 07, 2012 9:00 am

Well, there really is no "Real" way to play a TES game, just do what ever the hell you want. O.o

But if it helps, just Screw the main quest and explore, that was fun for me anyway when i first played my TES game (Oblivion)

Edit : Oh, i missed the 3 Word thing.

Bring me Cake! ^_^
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Scarlet Devil
 
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Post » Mon May 07, 2012 12:44 pm

Just have Fun
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Sarah MacLeod
 
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Post » Mon May 07, 2012 9:48 am

I'll bite:

Look For Traps.
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Gracie Dugdale
 
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Post » Mon May 07, 2012 10:07 am

Kick a Khajiit
Skin an Argonian
Punch an Altmer
Read the Wiki
Hug A Mudcrab
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Etta Hargrave
 
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Post » Mon May 07, 2012 6:03 am

"Save A Lot"
"Keep Many Saves"
"Don't trust Autosave"
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Paula Rose
 
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Post » Mon May 07, 2012 12:50 am

There's a tutorial.
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Justin
 
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Post » Mon May 07, 2012 4:14 pm

Take it slow
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Channing
 
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Post » Mon May 07, 2012 12:47 pm

Don't read any guides. Avoid spoilers.

Discover the game for yourself.
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ijohnnny
 
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Post » Mon May 07, 2012 1:55 am

There's really no tips on how to play ES games. Just live out a fantasy character and enjoy it.
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Chris BEvan
 
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Post » Mon May 07, 2012 5:29 am

buy strategy guide (this isnt an insult, it will help you learn about the game world and how everything works in an rpg)
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Post » Mon May 07, 2012 8:41 am

Don't over think it, just do whatever you feel like.
For a while you will literally have no idea what the hell is going on, but that's part of the experience.
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Post » Mon May 07, 2012 2:17 pm

Explore Skyrim. Get to know the game. Make yourself anything you want to be. :smile:

*Edit: Avoid Chickens when committing crimes
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Post » Mon May 07, 2012 2:31 pm

Love a Khajiit
Skin an Argonian
Punch an Altmer
Read the Wiki
Hug A Mudcrab

fixed.
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Suzie Dalziel
 
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Post » Mon May 07, 2012 1:42 am

Get a horse. :P
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Georgia Fullalove
 
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Post » Mon May 07, 2012 10:02 am

Don't read any guides. Avoid spoilers.

Discover the game for yourself.
A thousand times this. The best advice is no advice at all.
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suzan
 
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Post » Mon May 07, 2012 7:29 am

Explore the World.

Talk To Everyone.

Look at Everything.

:tes:
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Post » Mon May 07, 2012 1:44 pm

"Pay the fine!"
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Post » Mon May 07, 2012 2:13 am

Just be yourself.
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Post » Mon May 07, 2012 2:13 pm

"Pay the fine!"
Attack the guard!
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Post » Mon May 07, 2012 9:09 am

Enjoy the game.

More importantly

Never feed bears.
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Post » Mon May 07, 2012 2:52 pm

So to you experienced TES players, what kind of advice would you give someone like me that has only ever gone for FPS on PCs? I don't even know what Mana (or Magicka, or is it Magic, or Magichickaboomboom) is, but I basically looks like how much juice you can can summon to throw a spell, yes?

To make this interesting/fun, I ask that ALL replies are only THREE words long, like so:

"Get strong armor"
"Don't eat orcs"
"Buy new shoes"
"Punch the mun.." no wait a minute, that's not what I meant.

As I await my copy from NewEgg, your patience is appreciated :)
http://www.gamespot.com/video/a-bluffers-guide-to-the-elder-scrolls-6344312?tag=topslot;img;2
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Post » Mon May 07, 2012 10:12 am

sneaking means bonus
Argonians are awesome
cast with magicka
run with stamina
live with health
swords are cool
shields block stuff
soft cap 50
level cap 70s
do what want
DB is badass
have fun playing
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Post » Mon May 07, 2012 10:31 am

Just have fun.

Be yourself, chupacabra. (I couldn't get this to be three words. ^_^)

Read every book.

Go to UESP.net.

Try stupid things.

Reread number one. ^_^
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