I get oblivion gates poping up all over, could that loose the game? Do i need to go into all of them and close them when i see them? Right now i mostly run around them.

Another thing- how do you use the soul gems? I have found a few..

Nope. Dying is the only way to "Game Over." You don't have to close any gates except those that are essential to progress the main quest, such as the one just outside Kvatch.

To use a Soul Gem, if it's empty, you have to obtain a Soul Trap spell (or a weapon enchanted with Soul Trap), cast it on a monster, then kill them. If you have an empty soul gem in your inventory, the monsters soul will go into the gem. You can then use the filled Soul Gem to enchant your weapons and armor.

As said you can′t lose this game, or finish it. Except if your character dies :sadvaultboy:

Not finish it? Dont spoil to much now.

Where can you buy soul trap spell?

This is the spoiler section so if you don′t want those you should post in the general section

Many people sell soul trap spells. Among them are Alberic Litte in Chorrol, Trayvond the Redguard in Cheydinhal and Selena Orania in Bruma

Even dying doesn't lose the game as you can simply reload from youre last save and try again.
Mages guild halls sell spels of all types.I can't remember where to get the soul trap spell but the Leyawhen mages guild specializes in Mysticism.


Edit:Never mind I'm too slow.

Another question.. What are money good for? Should you just use it to train, or what?

Make or buy spells, enchantments, buy weapons and armor etc etc

Pay for Inns,buy food and ale or any other roleplaying ideas you can come up with.

Alberic Little doenst have a trade option when i talk to him...

Nm, found another who sold the soul trap.

He only sells spells, not items, it's a different icon.

And only at certain times. The mages won't trade at night, or during their dinner.

There is actually another way to game-over other than death.

If you do not reach the top of the Tower Portal in the Bruma Great gate within the time required, the Great War Engine emerges from the Gate and destroys all in its path in and around Bruma. You may well still be alive inside the Great Oblivion Gate, but it will be Game Over. I have not had the mind to let that occur.

Septims are good for paying for costly repairs

like in real life cars cost alot to repair simple dents in the game arour and weapons are the same

As I recall there you can "lose" the game without dying by (1) Not keeping Martin alive during the battle of Bruma, (2) not stopping the Daedric Siege Engine from getting out of the Great Gate (by closing it in time), and (3) if Martin dies on his way to the Temple in the Light the Dragonfires.

But, no you don't need to close every gate you come across. Finishing the main quest (successfully) will close all gates.

EDIT: just noticed that some others have posted at least some of the ways to lose the game without dying. I think the three above are all of them.

EDIT: :ninja: