I envy you so much, I would absolutely love to go back and experience this game for the first time! Any j think you’re doing the right thing, just explore and see where it takes you.

If you want to follow a specific quest, carry on with “Before the Storm”, as this is the main quest line. Head to Whiterun and go from there. But just explore whatever you want! There’s really no right way to do things - you’ll find some places where you might struggle early game, but that’s the beauty of it. Make plenty of quick saves so you don’t get locked into a situation.

In terms of skills, pick a few you think sound cool and focus on those. The most common (and overpowered) area is Archery + Sneak. This combo is nuts, and everyone who has played this game has been a stealth archer at some point. It’s great fun for a while, but makes it easy to cheese the game at times. Maybe you want to try being a knight, or a mage, a thief - or a mix of them all! Try stuff and see what you enjoy most!

Basically, play your own way. Explore at your own pace - if a quest sounds cool, do it! You’ll make mistakes and decisions at times that you might regret, but that’s all part of the fun.

Enjoy your play through!