Decide wether you want to be a Tank, DPS, or Healer so you can start unlocking what you need for endgame and not have to waste time later. DPS is the easiest way to play PvP and PvE, especially because if you're a Tank (me) and you have to fight through story missions, it takes a while. Don't bother getting armor sets or anything until after you get over lvl 50 (that's when you start accumulating CP ((champion points))). ALSO! Don't deflect crafting. Gather everything, and if you aren't using it, dismantle it. You will be crafting your own gear for the most part. And get into a guild. It's nice to have people always there. Build Master > http://deltiasgaming.com Basic Plot: Tamriel is shattered as three factions fight for the Imperial Throne. Meanwhile a daedric prince is plotting to invade/conquer Tamriel. You, the Hero, must save Tamriel from itself and beyond. Side notes: Micro-transactions are in the game, which you access through your menu. These are 100% cosmetic, the only ones that aren't are potions, which the ones you craft are more powerful than, and experience scrolls. You can get a potion that gives you more XP than those. You will never have to buy anything through micro-transactions. Also, Ebonheart Pact is the best faction in my opinion. You will get to play all 3 of the factions main stories, so don't worry about that. The Aldmeri Dominion has a really good story line, but I just don't like them. Daggerfall Covenant is sorta boring, and then Ebonheart Pact is really good. You will become good friends with people across your journeys, so be sure to go in order, and explore everything. Good luck!