

There's a civil war afoot and you've been caught up in the middle of it. When Skyrim starts, you'll find yourself launched into the thick of things. Here are five tips he offered to those about to step into "Skyrim." I asked game director Todd Howard of Bethesda Game Studios what he would tell players - those new to the "Elder Scrolls" series and veterans alike - to help them get the most out of their game. While there is a 656-page "Skyrim" strategy guide players can consult, for something a bit more succinct I went straight to the source.

Still, with "Skyrim" putting so much before you, one can't help but want a little guidance. "Skyrim" - the fifth game in the "Elder Scrolls" series - is all about following your own path and living out your own personal fantastical journey. There's so much to do, so much to see and so many choices to make, you can't help but wonder, "What should I be doing?" This medieval-themed role-playing game offers up a vast virtual world to explore, an epic adventure to experience and a stunning 300-plus hours of possible gameplay.īut having already spent a bit of time in "Skyrim," I can say from experience that jumping into this gargantuan game can feel a bit. One of the year's most anticipated games - the "Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim" - has just launched.
