User blog comment:Sgt. S.S./Are dragons possibly too much of a challenge?/@comment-108.36.88.50-20120301190253

Played on Expert throughout. It is clear to me that stand-off abilities are very, very useful, so Sneak and Thief skill investments are not terribly useful in the Main Quest or dragon hunting in general. A Follower can make a difference by absorbing attention; likewise, the first dragons I encountered tended to show up when there were others around (Giants, Mammoths, guards, etc.) who would fight or attract the dragon's attention while I potioned up. Avoid solo hunting until you've leveled up. For dragons, I strongly recommend bows over spells because of the problem of using up your Magicka. Like others, I recommend finishing off some other quest lines before taking on the main quest. I'm level 61 with all quest lines done - dragons are not a challenge but they still make for an impressive appearance when they land in front of you and try to have your face for lunch.