
Skyrim is my first experience in the Elder Scrolls world, and I didn’t discover the rich lore and history each race has until recently-and I was fascinated by it all. You make a million choices when playing Skyrim, even when you don’t realize it the key to keeping the game dynamic is to take the untraveled path the next time you reach that crossroads. If you won the Civil War for the Imperials last time, why not side with the Stormcloaks now-or go neutral! If you’re used to taking followers with you on every journey, try going it alone.

If your last character was a noble hero, this time around, refuse to help anyone and only take on quests that wreak havoc. If you’ve already been down the warrior road, try a Khajiit or Bosmer thief.

If you’ve already played an Altmer mage, try a Nord or Orc warrior. Look at your last character, and make your new one the exact opposite.
