I'm just starting out and need tips.

Juicymoose

I just made my account and got the game downloaded today. I have started 1 character and I'm not sure if I want to keep it or not (only level 6) and I'm not sure how to start out strong. I'm used to elder scrolls games where I am very weak starting out but I usually just put in cheat codes. I guess my questions are, should I focus more on making my first character strong as possible in combat when I start out and ignore the crafting system, or vice versa? Also should I be looking for a guild this early in my game?

Sharee

Make sure you go to the starting area (the so-called 'starting islands'where mobs are level 4). It will make your life easier. You get there by taking a quest from an NPC very close to where you appear in the world after completing the coldharbor prison tutorial.

Take the crafting, it is worth the couple of skillpoints. Keep yourself well-equipped with self-made items, also makes life easier.

Make sure to buy one skill from each of the three skill lines of your class and have those skills on your quickbar. It causes all three of those skill lines to gain experience(even if you don't actively use that skill, its enough to have it slotted).

It is not a bad idea to initially mix all 3 armor types - for example even if you want to use medium armor primarily, wear heavy armor chestpiece and light armor sash. This way you will level up all armor skills and are more flexible later on.

Nestor

The debate between being Crafty and Deadly is long and on going. I personally feel that leveling a character up to say 40/50 or so and then speccing them into a crafter is the way to go and then have a character that is focused on combat.

Your only going to be able to handle two crafts and remain deadly until you are in the VR Ranks. Sure it can be done with more crafting, but your making it harder on yourself.

And, the advice in post 2 is good. But let me add something else. Start researching Traits now. See the Trait discussion I have in this thread and the other points that folks made

http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/171526/need-tips-for-crafting#

Artfuldodger

Nestor wrote: »

The debate between being Crafty and Deadly is long and on going. I personally feel that leveling a character up to say 40/50 or so and then speccing them into a crafter is the way to go and then have a character that is focused on combat.

I agree with that, It is what I am doing.

Juicymoose wrote: »

I'm used to elder scrolls games where I am very weak starting out but I usually just put in cheat codes.

I believe when people use cheats in a game, they then lose the whole aspect and ability to learn within that game. I would rather struggle now, as I am, than ever use a cheat that way I am learning. Learn everything you can now, crafting skills ect. Joining a guild you will be able to talk to members who will be able to give you advice ect.