GregR
Footballguy
The only differences come from some racial bonuses. Each race has a few abilities they get a small bonus in at the start, and they also have some racial power.For a melee character, Orc is a very good choice. They have a power that gives them double damage and half damage taken once a day.For mage, Altmer is very good, as they have a +50 magicka, and have an ability with +100% magicka regen once a day.Beyond that I don't know if there is anything that really shines. Redguard have a power that gives +100% stamina regen once a day, but I think I'd rather have the Orc power.As for mage vs melee vs sneaky archer/backstabber, I'd just say go with your favorite. You can play a different type on another play through.Any advice on strengths/weakness of characters?There is so much to do you can't really go wrong. Just decide early what kind of character you want to build and stick with that. Also I would wait to use your perks until you start to develop your guy. I spent a couple early on that I would like to have back.So I think I may be getting this for Christmas. Where would a good beginners guide for this be. I understand some of what's going in this thread but would like a good primer so that when I start I am not