So i've been thinking about getting the game based on a few of these threads.

Just curious, what are the different character types? I heard people talk of mages, and i assume there are barbarian type guys, but i also heard something about vampires and werewolves?

Don't really know much about skyrim, and can't see the website for it at work.

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Posted by TigerInAnnArbor

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Posted on 11/14/11 at 1:03 pm to BugAC

There are several races which have different perks depending on what you pick. You don't have to pick a race depending on the type of character you want to be, but it helps. You can be a Mage, conjurer, warrior, thief. You basically level up perks that pertain to your play style. For example a thief character would focus on lock picking and sneaking(ability to be undetected).

Vampirism and lycanthropy are diseases you can contract which affect your current character. If you have any questions about those, just ask. I'm sure people will help you out.

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Posted by TeamAwesome

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Posted on 11/14/11 at 1:16 pm to BugAC

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Just curious, what are the different character types?

There are no classes in the normal sense of the word. You pick a race, each of which have certain perks. Then you play however you choose, and your focus in-game will define your "class".

For instance, I play as a sneaky archer-mage, so just by sneaking and using a bow, my Sneak and Archery skills are high. Raising any skill gains you experience towards a new overall level. Each time you level up, you get to pick one perk. To qualify for the best perks in each skill, your skill level must be high enough.

It's a feedback loop: Use skill x to increase it -> raise overall level -> Use perk to enhance any skill ability you qualify for (probably one you use a lot).

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Posted by Volvagia

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Posted on 11/14/11 at 1:52 pm to BugAC

There are no classes.

You just practice skills where you want to go.

You can be a magic centric character wearing plate armor if you want.

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Posted by Hulkklogan

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Posted on 11/14/11 at 2:16 pm to Volvagia

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You can be a magic centric character wearing plate armor if you want.

Yup

Only thing is most plate armors aren't going to have suitable enchantments for casters without you enchanting them yourself... Obviously the game is going to try to get you to play a certain way, like it's much easier for a caster's mana bar if you have equipment that increases magicka and regen rate, but it offers no protection, so if you can get plate armor and enchant those kinds of things, then you'd be better off.

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Posted by BluegrassBelle

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Posted on 11/14/11 at 4:24 pm to BugAC

There are also some character types that favor certain skills and has a higher threshold when it comes to what you can max out on (i.e. Wood Elves do better with archery, light armor, etc. You can still wear heavy armor but your max won't be as high). I picked up the strategy guide breaking it all down and it's helped for these very questions.

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Posted by Bard

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Posted on 11/15/11 at 9:55 am to BugAC

It's so non-linear that if you play it enough you could (theoretically) master all the skills. You would probably need to kiss a good 6 months to a year of your life away though.

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