So a friend got Skyrim for the ps3 a long time ago. My 1st character was a heavy armor mace/flames hybrid because I read "takes additional damage" and read that as a debuff, not a damage over time. I joined the mages and got to my 1st Chaurus before I couldn't advance through the dungeon further.
Same friend has moved on with their life and is not a fan of Skyrim or the ES in general. I am a huge fan.
I realized that I like the games because they're like Dungeons and Dragons Jr. You pick a race and equipment and skills, you gain levels and fight critters and dungeon dive and there's some sort of story that joins together the missions. It just isn't as involved with multi sided dice.
I also realized that when I first started I didn't understand the type of game. I thought more like a Legend of Zelda game. Didn't give thought to armor aside from the biggest number. Same with weapons. Its SO MUCH MORE! ❤