A few more tips to remember:
1) You are never lost, just side-tracked. If you really are lost, keep a scroll or spell of intervention around. Almsivi takes you to Tribunal temples, divine takes you to Imperial Cult chapels. All the main cities have both in a general area near by.
2) Talk to everyone you can, and ask them about topics that are blue in their dialogue. Many NPCs have options common to everyone, but once you know what those are, you can start to pick out the ones that actually mean something to you. Just don't be afraid to read.
3) Again, because it's bears repeating; watch your fatigue!!! It affects everything you do, even your chance at spell casting and successfully bribing or bartering with someone.
4) Learn what each skill does and how much you think you will use it. Do not be afraid to make multiple characters if you think you could have done better. Just know what to expect from each build and play to those strengths. I was quite successful making a brawling monk once.
5) Learn the leveling system. It's confusing at first because not many RPGs use anything similar, but once you understand it, it's really intuitive and it will build your character's strengths based on how you play. If you don't like what you've leveled, you usually can change your mind later with no long-lasting repercussions. The only thing you have to worry about is Endurance stats, because that you can't take back or make up for later.
6) Learn the enchanting system. Even if you don't abuse it with self-created enchantments, a warrior who collects enhanced rings will have a far better time than one that goes pure melee and eschews all magic.
7) Do not underestimate Alchemy. It's hard NOT to become OP if you quaff a few homemade potions of healing at the same time, let alone other buffs.
8) If the game is not for you, it's not for you, but there's a reason so many people are still gushing about it over a decade later. It rewards you for your efforts far more than most games do these days. Once you get past that first hurdle or two, the most troubling thing you will have with the game is getting enough sleep for work or school.
1) You are never lost, just side-tracked. If you really are lost, keep a scroll or spell of intervention around. Almsivi takes you to Tribunal temples, divine takes you to Imperial Cult chapels. All the main cities have both in a general area near by.
2) Talk to everyone you can, and ask them about topics that are blue in their dialogue. Many NPCs have options common to everyone, but once you know what those are, you can start to pick out the ones that actually mean something to you. Just don't be afraid to read.
3) Again, because it's bears repeating; watch your fatigue!!! It affects everything you do, even your chance at spell casting and successfully bribing or bartering with someone.
4) Learn what each skill does and how much you think you will use it. Do not be afraid to make multiple characters if you think you could have done better. Just know what to expect from each build and play to those strengths. I was quite successful making a brawling monk once.
5) Learn the leveling system. It's confusing at first because not many RPGs use anything similar, but once you understand it, it's really intuitive and it will build your character's strengths based on how you play. If you don't like what you've leveled, you usually can change your mind later with no long-lasting repercussions. The only thing you have to worry about is Endurance stats, because that you can't take back or make up for later.
6) Learn the enchanting system. Even if you don't abuse it with self-created enchantments, a warrior who collects enhanced rings will have a far better time than one that goes pure melee and eschews all magic.
7) Do not underestimate Alchemy. It's hard NOT to become OP if you quaff a few homemade potions of healing at the same time, let alone other buffs.
8) If the game is not for you, it's not for you, but there's a reason so many people are still gushing about it over a decade later. It rewards you for your efforts far more than most games do these days. Once you get past that first hurdle or two, the most troubling thing you will have with the game is getting enough sleep for work or school.
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