Hello, fellow gamers. I am trying to conduct a fairly short questionnaire on how individuals play Skyrim to assist in predicting personality traits. The main focus is the quasi-Freudian theory that people use video games as an outlet to act out - via avatar - their inner desires, and hidden morals and beliefs without fear of social or societal judgement or ostracization.I will also use any demographic information collected to better understand age, racial, and gender differences in play styles, as well as possible educational and economic level differences, if any.
You can feel free to post in this forum or send me a message via inbox.
Your help is appreciated.
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Demographic Questions
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1. *Age:
2. *Race:
3. *Gender:
4. *Education:
5. *Occupation:
6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.):
7. Preferred mode of transportation(ex. walking, bicycle, public transportation, car, truck, van, SUV, hybrid, etc.):
8. *Criminal history: Y or N?
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Skyrim Related Questions
These will apply to the main avatar you use, or the one that feels closest to YOU
Approximate Age:
Race:
Gender:
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?):
Top 10 Major Skills:
Criminal History:
Allegiances:
Factions:
Horseback or on foot?:
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?:
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?:
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?:
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?:
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?:
How do you get what you want from a NPC?:
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?:
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?:
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?:
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?:
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?:
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?:
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?:
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?:
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?:
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?:
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?:
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?:
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?:
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?:
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?:
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?:
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?:
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?:
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?:
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?:
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?:
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?:
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?:
If you use magic, what do you use it for?
If you use stealth, what do you use it for?

Bards aren't really comparable to the College, and the Blades would be better compared with the Greybeards. J/s

Noted. Thanks.

This is very interesting and I hope you'll do a follow-up post with your findings.

looks good

1. *Age: 23
2. *Race:
3. *Gender:
4. *Education: Chemistry
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Skyrim Related Questions
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Approximate Age: 23
Race: High elf
Gender: m
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): combat/magic
Top 10 Major Skills:
Criminal History:nope
Allegiances:none
Factions:none
Horseback or on foot?: both
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: 2nd one
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: yes
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: no
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: yes
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: quests and magic spells
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: some magic.
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: How do you know its a friendly traveler?, If i know him ill try to scare the living out of him and then greet him.
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: avoid confrontation.
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: wut?
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: looting!
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: I ask everything before going off.
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: I dont like the brotherhood.
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: Only the tanking, ill do the magic.
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: 1st option.
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: yes, its my storage
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: nope, they are NPC''s
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: Observe see if they hit a tree.
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: 1: no, 2: yes, 3, yes
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?:no
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: yes
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: absolutely
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: yes
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: i am not that far.
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: i mostly make a save before you branch out and then look both ways see where it ends up.
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: they are ok.
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: I read the lines like how i want to do it and carry them out my way.
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: not chosen
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: thieves
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: ehhhh havent done that
If you use magic, what do you use it for? Mostly curing others, but conjuration is bad ass.
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? Pickpocketing.

Demographic Questions
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1. *Age:18
2. *Race:French, British(every nationalitiy in the british Isles), German, Polish, Mohawk indian.
3. *Gender:Male
4. *Education:GED
5. *Occupation:Mix between part time jobs and self education, Philosopher, Writer, Politics, plan on joining the Military
6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.): Don't have a real preferance but... internet.
7. Preferred mode of transportation(ex. walking, bicycle, public transportation, car, truck, van, SUV, hybrid, etc.): Walking, public transportation, Car.
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Skyrim Related Questions
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Approximate Age:19
Race:Imperial
Gender:Male
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): Combat, some investment in restoration school
Top 10 Major Skills:One-Handed, Two handed, Restoration, Heavy Armor, Block, Speech, Destruction, Smithing, Lockpicking, Sneak
Criminal History:Negligible
Allegiances:The Empire,Nine Divines
Factions:The Companions, Imperial Legion, Greybeards/Paarthurnax
Horseback or on foot?: Both, prefer Horse if traveling long distance too a quest, prefer on foot for simple exploration.
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: Usually do a a few quests and then relax/explore for a while then transition back too quests.
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?:Either that or I sell everything I don't want.
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: Not any more. used to in games like fallout 3, then I realized that it was just a time cosuming stamp collection esque type of activity.
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: Yes
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: Behaving strongly, Wisely and Honorably
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: Ask them for it/ do task for it.
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: Start up a conversation.
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: Whatever, sticks and stones, i'll go my way you go yours.
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: All, though I'll use something of inferior stats if I like the way it looks better.
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: Receiving it as a reward or looting it off a worthy enemy.
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: Absolutly
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: Absolutely
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: Absoultely not, what kind of Dovahkiin would?
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: If I can equip them with superior weopons and armor, then yes I alaways do.
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: No, only if It is something I'm not immediatly using (books, ingrediants, apperal/weapons i'm planning too sell) and only if i'm near encumbment
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: Stoics don't care of the opinions of fools aka Whatever, I like me I don't care it you don't.
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: Nothing, Live and let live. Kill only for neccesity,honor and Ideal(i.e Imperials vs. Stormcloaks)
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: I'll try multiple times, if it's too difficult I do it later (never turn down the difficulty).
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: Yes, just to talk.
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: Never, unless they give me no alternative (and in that case I have no choice).
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: Yes, just like in this world.
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: Sometimes, sometimes it simply allows me too respect my enemy (Ulfrick Stormclaok).
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: Depends on the Jarl, though I think considering his contribution to the Imperial cause, his fight against Alduin and his despising of the Thalmor, his allegiance too the Divines (talos included) it would only make sense to make him High King.
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: Try again
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: I judge based on Merit and Behavior, not Race.
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?:Depends, I try to do that which increases the benefit for all parties.
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: Imperial Legion, For the Emperor, For the Empire.
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: Thieves Guild
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: Nah, I marry who I like.
If you use magic, what do you use it for? Healing/Killing
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? To avoid the guards.

Demographic Questions
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1. 32
2. Swedish. Caucausian i guess, though in Sweden we dont really use the concept of race.
3. Male
4. Msc
5. Phd student
6. Internet (mobile mainly)
7. Bicycle
8. N
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Skyrim Related Questions
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Approximate Age: 30
Race: Breton
Gender: Male
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): Magic
Top 10 Major Skills: Destruction, Alteration, Illusion, Speech, Sneak, Restoration, Alchemy, Enchanting, Lockpicking (Listed in order of use from most to least, these are pretty much the only ones i use. Only put perks in the first three)
Criminal History: No
Allegiances: No
Factions: College of winterhold
Horseback or on foot?:Foot
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: Adventuring/questing/the wild
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: Not much
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?:Sometimes.
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: Yes.
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: Relationships and loot
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: Persuasion
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: Openminded, to see if he/she has something interesting to say
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: Kill him
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: Practicality
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: Looting/discovering
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: If possible yeah, i am very disappointed in the journal of skyrim though
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: Yes
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: No, though they do a fair share.
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: I give them pretty much everything i dont want to use myself
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: If needed yes
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: A little
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: Nothing
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?:Not unheard of that i retreat to return at a later time, though first i try to make sure it really is too difficult
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?:Yes
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: It has happened, though it feels wrong to do so for my character
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: Yes, but i rarely read the books.
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?:Yes
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?:Yes, i would be the best leader of all i've seen so far.
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?:Depends, i try to make myself live with consequences, but i dont always live up to that idea.
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?:All equal
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?:Whichever feels best for my characters
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: Imperial legion, havent joined them yet though
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?:Neither
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?:No
If you use magic, what do you use it for? Everything i can
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? To sneak up on people.. I sneak pretty much all the time when in dungeons.

Demographic Questions
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1. *Age: 23
2. *Race: caucasian
3. *Gender: female
4. *Education: In uni atm
5. *Occupation: student
6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.): Internet
7. Preferred mode of transportation(ex. walking, bicycle, public transportation, car, truck, van, SUV, hybrid, etc.): Walking, bicycle and public transportation
8. *Criminal history: Y or N? No
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Approximate Age: 25
Race: Breton
Gender: Female
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): Stealth/Magic
Top 10 Major Skills: Illusion, Sneak, Lockpicking, Conjuration, One handed...
Criminal History: ... pretty much anything you can do, but no bounty :3
Allegiances:
Factions: Mages Guild, Thieves Guild, DB...
Horseback or on foot?: Foot
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: 2nd
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: yes
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: yes
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: yes
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: quests+relationships
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: usually by stealing it... would prefer to talk/persuade, but not always possible.
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: with my weapon sheated.
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: if they attack, I attack.
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: Looks+practicality
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: 2nd
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: sometimes
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: Yes. Morals rarely, more if they are annoying/have tried to kill me/gotten in my way before.
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: Yes. They tend to get in the way and die if I try to help...
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: Equip if I plan to have them around much. Not like I use all the equipment myself anyhow.
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: When I have too much stuff. Easier to sell loot later/empty to storage if I have most of the stuff on me.
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: No. And if they are deserved (like guards calling me thief thanks to my sneak skill), I am amused.
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: Nothing, unless they were overly annoying about it.
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: Generally try to see through, think of different approaches if necessary.
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: Yes
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: Yes. Or if I feel there is a moral reason for it.
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: Yes.
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: Yes.
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: Yes. Not that I want to be all of them, but would be better at it.
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: Depends on what it is. Would want to live through my decisions, even bad ones, but if, for example, dragon came and killed all village npc's, I would revert.
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: Would like to interact with them more. Or not with the lizards, or the altmer. But others, yes.
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: Depends if to-the-letter way is boring, stupid, immoral or something other like it.
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: Neither. Stormcloaks at the start, but did not join either.
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: Both.
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: Business transaction. Not like my wife can do anything but cook, so...
If you use magic, what do you use it for? Everything I can.
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? To get everywhere I can.

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Demographic Questions
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1. *Age: ~20 (Don't like getting into personal details; my apologies)
2. *Race: Caucasian
3. *Gender: Male
4. *Education: Prior education or current? Finished what you would call high school and currently studying for a bachelor degree in archaeology.
5. *Occupation: Fulltime student, no job currently.
6. Preferred media source: Newspaper + Internet.
7. Preferred mode of transportation: Bicycle.
8. *Criminal history: Y or N? N
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Skyrim Related Questions
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Approximate Age: ~20
Race: Redguard
Gender: Male
Aptitude: Combat
Top 10 Major Skills: One-Handed, Light Armour, Restoration, Archery, Sneak, Speech, Smithing, Enchanting, X, X
Criminal History: None
Allegiances: -
Factions: Imperial Legion, Companions.
Horseback or on foot?: Foot, always.
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: Adventuring/questing/wandering
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: Yes, although certain bugs like to make this as difficult as possible.
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: Yep, I always collect my starting clothes rare items.
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: Yes.
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: Quests and loot.
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: Persuading.
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: Without a weapon drawn, no intention to harm.
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: Kill, mostly.
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: Aesthetics.
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: Finding/looting/discovering.
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: I wish I could, but the voice dialog system prevents me most of the times. I refuse a lot of quests if they involve stealing or other crimes.
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: My personal gut, I barely roleplay. My character is neutral/chaotic good, just like I am.
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: I don't use companions, especially not dogs, I'm afraid I'll get em killed.
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: -
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: -
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: Depends if they're right or wrong.
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: Depends if they're High Elves.
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: I don't give up but might return later when I'm more level appropriate.
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: Barely, they don't have much to say.
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: Highly unlikely, not for a simple reward at least.
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: Yes.
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: Yes.
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: Yes, but I have no intention to take over their role.
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: Depends on the consequences, I mostly reload old saves.
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: Everyone is equal unless they're as annoying as Glathir.
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: I do what my instinct tells me.
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: Legion. The Stormcloaks have a worthy cause but are too dependant on Ulfric who's a power crazed dictator.
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: Thieves Guild, but I prefer neither.
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: I don't care about marriage in the game, ever. I avoid it whenever I can, which is luckily pretty easy to do.
If you use magic, what do you use it for? Healing.
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? Getting the damage multiplier or not getting scared.

Demographic Questions
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1. *Age: 18
2. *Race: caucasian(white)
3. *Gender: Male
4. *Education: Just normal public school i guess
5. *Occupation: N/A
6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.): Internet
7. Preferred mode of transportation(ex. walking, bicycle, public transportation, car, truck, van, SUV, hybrid, etc.): Suv
8. *Criminal history: Y or N? NO
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Skyrim Related Questions
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Approximate Age: 50's
Race: Breton
Gender: Male
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): Magic (specifically conjuration)
Top 10 Major Skills: Conjuration,One-handed,restoration,Illusion,Alteration,Heavy Armor,Destuction,Block,Archery, thats prabably it. (from Most used to least used)
Criminal History:No
Allegiances:My own or maybe the legion
Factions: once again my own or maybe legion
Horseback or on foot?: Always foot
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: wandering and exploring mostly
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: No never
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: Some times if there a one of a kind
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: almost always
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: Leveling for more summons and more mana I could care less about gold
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: persuasion
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: weapon drawn causciously but not hostile
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: summon Flame Atronach to destroy him/her.
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: I prefer Heavy armor for the aesthetic and protection I like the big lumbering tank feel
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: Finding feels more rewarding
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: yes
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: Yes
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: I use a companion and I mostly let my atronaches do the damage as i controll the battle field with Illusion magic helping my small army via curage,fear,fury,healing etc.

Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: I always get them the best equipment I can find or but and i try to buff them alot in combat.
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: I only have them carry thing when i can't carry any more.
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: yes but not enough to use violence.
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: just talk to them to see if they have any new dialogue or quests and thats it.
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: see it through no matter what.
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: all the time every npc.
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: Only if it's needed to finish a quest but never for personal gain or monetary gain, for exp in the riverwood quest were the 2 guys want you. to give a false letter to camilla( I think is her name) I always tell the other guy about the letter.
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: yes thats why I explore so often.
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: most of the times but not every time.
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: some of the jarls yes, espacially the Falkreath and markath jarl, I was actually diasapointed you could not become a jarl.

Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: If bad enough revert to other save but mostly tank through it but never turn off game.
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: I strongly dislike elves mostly because there arrogant, I destroy Thalmor on sight, Humans are Humans though some good some bad I still kill the bad ones race doesn't factor in all that much for me.

Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: My own way.
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: Imperial Legion
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: Dark Brotherhood
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: Affinity for npc, which is why I don't get married to often in this game because it feels so water down, it feels like my wife is just there for me to farm gold... So I realy only marry npc that can become followers.

If you use magic, what do you use it for? Summoning my small army or healing and buffing rarely use destruction highest its ever been is 30ish.
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? Only for quests Like to brake into a area to get a letter that proves some one is dirty.

I spaced out the 2 liners so it would be easier to read and also there may be a few typos did not spell check and am horrible at spelling.

I will surely do a follow-up. I'm surveying this forum, and many others, so it may take some time. Thanks to all that already participated.

Demographic Questions
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1. *Age: 25
2. *Race: Caucasian
3. *Gender: Male
4. *Education: Some College and trade school
5. *Occupation: Currently laid off. What I actually do is optimize assembly lines for various companies. Like go and explain to them how they could rearrange things to get better time/effort/efficiency out of their equipment. Laid off because the factories are hit hard around here with the economy.
6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.): Internet. Haven't actually listened to the radio or watched TV in months. I don't even have a TV
7. Preferred mode of transportation(ex. walking, bicycle, public transportation, car, truck, van, SUV, hybrid, etc.): I own my own car. 2003 Mustang GT Convertible.
8. *Criminal history: Y or N? Two misdemeanor convictions. One unconvicted felony (was dropped because they realized it was the stupidest thing ever and we weren't guilty at all.)
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Skyrim Related Questions
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Approximate Age: Mid 40's or so.
Race: Nord
Gender: Male
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): Combat/stealth
Top 10 Major Skills: Two handed/Stealth/Archery/Light Armor. That's mostly all I'm focusing on right now. No crafting skills or magic at all.
Criminal History: 40 bounty for stealing something by accident, paid off and nothing else as of yet.
Allegiances: Imperial
Factions: Imperial? Maybe I'm misunderstanding the difference between this question and the above. Imperials, Companions, and Bard's College are all at the moment.
Horseback or on foot?: I use the horse as a meatshield. If I can't sneak into a for I'll just ride the horse right in the middle and let him go wild. Usually travel on foot, no fast travel.
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: Most of the time spent is between towns on the road, or in the wild.
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: Yes.
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: Well, I always plan on using everything, but if I were to be honest, there's a lot I just will never get around to. So I guess I hoard things needlessly at times.
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: Yes. Can't stand it, so I always check when picking items up if I'm close. If I am I start only taking gold and lockpicks.
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: Relationships, Gold, Loot, Quests, in that order.
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: Usually telling the truth, and hope it works, if not persuade. I've only tried to intimidate once and it didn't even work, haha. I'm really usually more laid back IRL, so my character tends to reflect that with his dialogue.
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: Talk to them first to see if there's something I can do for them or barter with them. I only attack if they attack me, or are just plain rude.
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: If they're hostile I will kill them. I may burn bridges.
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: Yes. I would rather use the hide or leather armors than the higher stat armors, just because I like the way they look better, and fit much more on my character than some fancy armor that nobody else has.
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: Usually just loot it. I haven't stolen anything in the game except for by accident.
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: Yes. I read the books, talk to the people, etc. I try to fully develop my character and his surroundings in my imagination before I go doing the quests.
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: Yes. Very much so. As much I think the Dark Brotherhood and Thieves guild is really cool, I just can't see myself being a member. It's the antithesis to my character.
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: They usually tank for me. I have light armor so I don't go crashing into enemies, I sneak around and send my companion in first, then the combat, after my stealth opening, is pretty much even between us, as long as they can take the hits I can't, we make a good team.
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: I usually try to have them up to par with myself at least. They're needed to keep me from getting swamped, so the better they are at that, the better I am at what I do.
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: Only when I get encumbered. Then I divide it up so I can keep going. But usually I go straight to a place to sell the junk soon afterwards. I don't like either of our inventories being clogged.
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: Depends on the NPC. When it's children, no. They're just being obnoxious as kids sometimes are. When it's guards, yes. It reminds me of bad experiences with officers who use their position of power in a negative light.
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: If it's a guard, I'd probably kill them. Anyone else, I might just hit, or even just ignore, depending on who they are.
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: I usually keep trying. I will try different strategies, try to better use my environment to help me out (maybe back them into a trap, or if there's a lot drag them into a small corridor so it's only one at a time, etc.) If there's just no way I see it working out, I make a note and go back later.
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: Sometimes. I walk near them just to hear their banter, and I listen tot heir conversations sometimes. It helps get a fell of what's going on in the world.
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: No. That wouldn't really fit with my character or moral standing.
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: Very much so. I've read every in game book since Daggerfall, and am working on the Skyrim ones now.
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: Yes. I like to hear both sides of the story before acting on it. A lot of moral decisions in the game aren't black and white, but shades of gray. So getting NPC opinion on a matter is best for a clear judgement.
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: Some of the Jarls, yes. A king? Probably not. The power might be great, but I really don't think I'd want the stress that would come with being a good king.
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: No. I try to deal with it and move on. For me, immersion and all the work I put into character development goes down the drain if I just give up when things get rough. That is the nature of the game, for things to get tough in places. I just try to deal with it and move on.
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: Personally can't play a zoomorphic or elven race, as it doesn't feel "real" enough for me. Too fantastic, IMO. But as far as them in the game, I like the diversity of culture and races. One of the best aspects of lore is learning about the different cultures of those strange races. I have no problem teaming up with one if they're good at what they do, and what they do is needed.
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: I guess my own way. I like to problem solve, and the feeling of freedom is great. So I usually just do things as they come, and however seems best for me and my character.
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: Legion. This is another grey area. Both sides have created and been part of atrocities, even bordering on genocide in some areas. However, I remember playing the other games, the Legion was a free empire. All races co-existed and lived under the Empire, there were even high ranking officials of different races when the empire was at full strength. While they have their bad, I see Ulfric as power hungry and arrogant. I believe he is leading the Stormcloaks into a totalitarian government type. They voice their opinions against other races, and I'm not in agreement with that at all. If the Thalmor are to be pushed back, and people regain their freedoms, I believe it will have to be under the Empire. In that light, the lesser of two evils and the greater good, I see it being the Imperial Legion. Even the worship of Talos that has caused such a commotion was available under Empire rule. I believe if they are strengthened and reunited, and can push the Thalmor back out, the restrictions will again be lifted and we''ll see the freedom and co-existence that existed during the Oblivion Crisis.
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: Neither, really. If I had to pick, I'd pick Dark Brotherhood. It's just a sad fact that people need others assassinated, as opposed to working their issues out in any other way, but it seems more like a business that may in some times be useful and even good. The thieves guild, I feel thrives on greed only.
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: I actually marry the woman I think is the most attractive and least annoying. I dont' really care if they're a business owner or not.
If you use magic, what do you use it for? I never do, just the occasional heal after a fight so I don't have to wait so long for the regen.
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? I use stealth to open up combat. I use a two-handed sword, so I only get one stealth attack, then the rest of the battle is just head to head combat. I like it as an opener, or to get by things I don't want/need to kill.

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1. *Age: 19
2. *Race: White
3. *Gender: Male
4. *Education: High school Grad
5. *Occupation: Amazon.com Customer service rep
6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.): Internet
7. Preferred mode of transportation(ex. walking, bicycle, public transportation, car, truck, van, SUV, hybrid, etc.): SUV
8. *Criminal history: Y or N? No
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Approximate Age: 137
Race: Dunmer
Gender: Male
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): Mixed Combat and Magic
Top 10 Major Skills: Conjuration, One handed, Heavy Armor, Restoration, Destruction, Smithing, Block, Enchanting.
Criminal History: none
Allegiances: Empire
Factions: College of Winterhold
Horseback or on foot?: Foot
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: Wandering
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: Yes
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: All the time
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: yes
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: Acquiring the most powerful and rare artifacts in the game
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: Force
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: i don't approach them
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: if thalmor, kill. if stormcloak, kill.
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: Power. strongest armor, strongest blade
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: Looting or Buying
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: Yes
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: Yes, very much
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: no, they are my equal and are treated as such.
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: improved
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: no.
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: yes
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: depends if i find it extremely offensive
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: no, i leave, restock, and re plan. never give up
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: no
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: no
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: yes, i have since daggerfall
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: yes
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: i dont want to lead, but i will help who i agree with
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: i only revert if i die
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: humans are fine, hate Altmer, Hate lizards and cats
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: my own way, unless given by daedric prince, then i do it their way. i worship daedra
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: Empire
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: neither
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: dont care
If you use magic, what do you use it for? healing and hurting
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? i dont

1. *Age: 30
2. *Race (and nationality):Asian-American
3. *Gender:Female
4. *Education: Masters degree
5. *Occupation: Educator
6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.): Internet
7. Preferred mode of transportation(ex. walking, bicycle, public transportation, car, truck, van, SUV, hybrid, etc.): Car
8. *Criminal history: Y or N? No
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Skyrim Related Questions
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Approximate Age: 20
Race: Orc
Gender: Female
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): Mixed (I'd classify her as a spellsword in TES III or IV terms)
Top 10 Major Skills: Smithing, enchanting, alchemy, one-handed, heavy armor, speech, lockpicking, restoration, conjuration, destruction
Criminal History: None
Allegiances: Whiterun, Solitude
Factions: Imperial Legion
Horseback or on foot?: On foot
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: Both
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: Yes
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: Yes
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: Yes
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: Relationships, exploring, sidequests
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: Persuasion
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: I talk to them briefly, then move on
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: Ignore them
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: Yes! Aesthetics is most important
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?:Finding/looting/discovering
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: Yes
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: Yes.
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: No; it's about 75/25
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: Improved equipment.
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: We're about even.
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?:It amuses me
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: Nothing.
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: I will follow through on some quests, but not others.
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: Yes
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: No
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: Yes
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: Yes
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: No
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: Retry
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: They make Skyrim much more diverse and interesting
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: Both
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: Legion
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: Neither
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: Affinity for an NPC
If you use magic, what do you use it for? Restoration and Conjuration
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? N/A

Before I answer I'd like to know (and I'm sure others do to) why you are doing this study. Are you doing this as part of an educational or professional assignment, or just out of casual curiosity?

Also, what is your hypothesis? Do you have a clear idea of what are you expecting to find? Do you expect the results to correlate or not with that quasi-Freudian concept you described? What else are you looking to determine?

Thanks.

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Demographic Questions
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1. *Age: 33
2. *Race: human
3. *Gender: m
4. *Education: 2 year post-hi
5. *Occupation: construction
6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.): internet
7. Preferred mode of transportation(ex. walking, bicycle, public transportation, car, truck, van, SUV, hybrid, etc.): my truck
8. *Criminal history: Y or N? n
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Skyrim Related Questions
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Approximate Age:44
Race:orc
Gender:m
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?):stealth/mage
Top 10 Major Skills:stealth, archery, destruction, alchemy, conjuration, restoration, pickpocket
Criminal History: little, not much
Allegiances:Winterhold college
Factions:n/a
Horseback or on foot?:foot
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?:slightly more adventuring
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: yes
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?:yes, i am 30% through my book collection, eagerly waiting to mod a library wing in my home
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?:yes
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?:leveling alchemy and learning ingredient effects
How do you get what you want from a NPC?:whatever is expedient
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?:I usually pickpocket them. If I get caught I kill them.
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?:same
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?:B) practicality (consider rewording this one)
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?:b)finding
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?:not intentionally
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?:no
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?:yes
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?:I don't manage that, but if they put something on that they are pack mule-ing for me then I let them have it.
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?:definetly
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?:a little
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?:pickpocket them, just liek all travellers
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?:i have not given up on any quests. I have come back at a higher level to faceroll them though.
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?:rarely
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?:no
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?:not so much
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?:sometimes
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?:never scrutinized that
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?:reload
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?:Kajit and Argonians seem to me to be a throwback from the dos era when it was more difficult to make visually distinct humanoids. I find them out of place, but i appreciate their inclusion as a not to earlier times. so to answer your question, 'logically'. Elves and humans seem appropriate to this fantasy setting.
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?:if there is a letter, I don't know what it is.
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?:neither. but im a Stormcloak sympathizer.
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: Neither yet, Thievs guild sympathizer
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: haven't done that yet.
If you use magic, what do you use it for? everything you can use it for
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? Sneak attacks with the bow and stealing stuff.
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1. *Age: 24
2. *Race: Alien
3. *Gender: Male
4. *Education: N/A
5. *Occupation: Writer-in-Training
6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.): Internet
7. Preferred mode of transportation(ex. walking, bicycle, public transportation, car, truck, van, SUV, hybrid, etc.): Car
8. *Criminal history: N
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Approximate Age: Around my age.
Race: Breton
Gender: Male
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): Stealth
Top 10 Major Skills: All the stealth ones except marksmanship. One-handed swords. Block, Light Armors.
Criminal History: Stealing is like breathing for him.
Allegiances: Thieves Guild.
Factions: Thieves Guild, Dark Brotherhood, Companions.
Horseback or on foot?: Foot.
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: 50/50.
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: No.
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: No. I sell 'em.
Do you pay attention to encumbered on a regular basis?: Yes and I hate that.
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: Gold.
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: Persuasion first, then stealth and assassination.
A lone friendly traveller is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: Steal his things first, then talk.
The same lone traveller is non-threatening, yet hostile (possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: What the fudge is that question?
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: Practicality.
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: Both.
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: Yes.
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: Nope.
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: Skyrim's AI is stupid, I never have companions around.
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: See above.
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: See above.
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: Specially the racist ones.
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: Not my business.
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: Nope.
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: Nope.
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: Yes.
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: I don't care.
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: So-so.
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: Nope.
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: Previous save.
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: I don't get this question.
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: 50/50.
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: Neither, both svck.
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: Thieves Guild.
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: It's BS in Skyrim.
If you use magic, what do you use it for?: Fast Healing only,
If you use stealth, what do you use it for?: Yes. Stealing. Assassination.

Demographic Questions
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1. *Age: 24
2. *Race: White
3. *Gender: Female
4. *Education: Bachelors Degree
5. *Occupation: Traffic Sampling Manager
6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.): Internet
7. Preferred mode of transportation(ex. walking, bicycle, public transportation, car, truck, van, SUV, hybrid, etc.): Car
8. *Criminal history: Y or N? No
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Approximate Age: 32
Race: Bosmer
Gender: Female
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): Mixed, but primarily stealth based
Top 10 Major Skills: Archery, alchemy, light armour, destruction, one handed, sneak, smithing, speech, pickpocket, lockpicking.
Criminal History: Trespassing
Allegiances: None yet
Factions: The Companions
Horseback or on foot?: On foot
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: Towns and questing.
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: Yes
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: Yes (e.g. powerful warhammers for suitable future companions)
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: Yes
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: Quests
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: Depends on the options. Usually will try to persuade based on speech, if not there's usually a favour (quest) to be done to get what item or information you need.
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: If they look interesting I talk to them. If not, I ignore them.
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: Depends on my situation - if I'm low on health or potions or in a hurry I avoid them, if not I enter into combat with them. Giants are an exception - I always leave them be, seeing as they always leave you alone if you return the favour.
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: Practicality/stats based always. I may keep rare things as trophies in a house.
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: Finding/looting/discovering
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: Sometimes
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: Depends on what allegiance, moral belief etc. is being brought into question
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: No
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: Yes
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: No, they tend to end up with the excess towards the end of a dungeon dive, quest etc.
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: Sometimes - depends what it is
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: No
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: Either plan better next time, or try to see it through if possible (I don't like lowering the difficulty though)
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: Sometimes but not often - I'm RPing, so it would be odd if my character ran up to everyone they saw to initiate conversation.
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: I have lied when it seemed like the right thing to do. Not just for personal gain though.
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: Yes
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: Yes
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: Yes
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: Depends on lots of factors - what the problem is, how long I've been playing for, what else I've got to do that day etc.
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: I view them as character types in a videogame, each with their own lore and history.
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: Depends on the task and what the "to-the-letter" way is. Also, many quests are quite limited in how you can complete them.
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: Not made a decision yet, but it seems Legion is maybe edging forward a bit.
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: Thieves Guild
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: Neither - NPCs are too shallow for it to be interesting, so I guess that might mean affinity - although there's no affinity there as far as I can see. If it was better implemented then it would be affinity based on my character's personality.
If you use magic, what do you use it for? Destruction mainly.
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? To avoid being seen

Demographic Questions
* = Optional
1. *Age: 16
2. *Race: White (Scottish)
3. *Gender: Male
4. *Education: High School
5. *Occupation: Unemployed
6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.): internet
7. Preferred mode of transportation(ex. walking, bicycle, public transportation, car, truck, van, SUV, hybrid, etc.): walking/train
8. *Criminal history: Y or N? no
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Skyrim Related Questions
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Approximate Age: 30 ish
Race: Imperial
Gender: Male
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): Combat
Top 10 Major Skills: One Handed, Smithing, Block, Heavy Armour, Archery, Lockpick, Sneak, Destruction, Enchanting, Speech
Criminal History: Murder, Assault, Tresspassing, Thievery
Allegiances: Imperials
Factions: Dark Brotherhood, Companions, Theives Guild
Horseback or on foot?: foot
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: wandering the wild
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: Whenever I can, the organisation isn't as good as it was in oblivion
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: If they seem cool
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: yes
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: having fun
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: persuade, do questline, steal
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: i talk
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: kill him
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: all of these determine use, i dont like armour with bare legs, so i dont use it.
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: purchasing
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: yes
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: yes
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: no
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: leave them alone
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: no
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: no
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: stab them
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: I find a way through it
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: yes
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: no
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: Very much so
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: yes
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: yes
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: I drop the diffiuclty until im in the clear haha
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: I like them all, the orcs look amazing
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: own way
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: legion
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: thieves guild
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: no
If you use magic, what do you use it for? healing and fighting
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? stealing, combat and assassination

Demographic Questions
* = Optional
1. *Age: 18
2. *Race: Caucasian
3. *Gender: Male
4. *Education: High School Diploma
5. *Occupation: N/A
6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.): Internet, newspaper
7. Preferred mode of transportation(ex. walking, bicycle, public transportation, car, truck, van, SUV, hybrid, etc.): Car
8. *Criminal history: Y or N? No
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Skyrim Related Questions
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Approximate Age: 56
Race: Imperial
Gender: Male
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): Combat
Top 10 Major Skills: Two-Handed, Speech, Heavy Armor, Smithing, Block, Archery, Restoration, Lockpicking, Enchanting, One-Handed
Criminal History: Assault, Thievery
Allegiances: The Empire
Factions: Imperial Legion
Horseback or on foot?: Foot
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: Questing
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: Yes
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: Yes
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: Yes
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: Quest/loot
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: Persuade
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: I talk to them
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: I ignore them, however if they're part of the Stormcloaks I'll kill them.
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: Aesthetics
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: Either is fine
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: Sometimes
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: Yes
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: No
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: Equip them with better equipment
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: No
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: No
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: No
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: See it through
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: Yes
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: No
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: Yes
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: Yes
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: Some Jarls and one faction leader
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: revet to a previous save
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: I like them all
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: To-the-letter
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: Imperial Legion
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: Thieves Guild
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: Business
If you use magic, what do you use it for? Healing
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? To get the drop on the enemy

The study is for an undergraduate educational assignment in psychology. Some of my motivation is curiosity.

I am expecting the results to correlate somewhat with the idea that the id - the unconscious part of our personalities that works to satisfy basic urges, needs, and desires - will shine through in many answers and responses. This is hypothesized based on the concept that in large open-world games full of freedom of choice players tend to put 'themselves' into the game. I am also going to attempt finding instances where predicted personality traits based on information provided as a whole conflict with certain answers and responses; leading me to argue that the super-ego may be at play. This is expected, as we all tend to want some of ourselves kept secret to 'save face', even when we feel we have been forward in an anonymous setting. Of course, there is margin for error, and I will likely be wrong in predictions. This is part of the learning process for me, and my peers, so all will not be lost.

I, again, appreciate all help in this endeavor.

P.S. I will also pay attention to demographics, and breakdown how race, gender, age, education, et al. factor into how people play games like Skyrim.

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Demographic Questions
* = Optional
1. *Age: 19
2. *Race: Native American
3. *Gender: Male
4. *Education: Studying for a Bachelor's in Public Administration
5. *Occupation: Retail
6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.): Internet
7. Preferred mode of transportation: SUV
8. *Criminal history: No
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Skyrim Related Questions
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Approximate Age: 30ish
Race: Imperial
Gender: Male
Aptitude: Magic
Top 10 Major Skills: Illusion, Conjuration, and Destruction magic would be the top three for sure.
Criminal History: Extensive
Allegiances: The Empire
Factions: College of Winterhold
Horseback or on foot?: Horseback
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: Towns
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: I'm starting to
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: Only to sell
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: Yes
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: Power then gold
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: Pickpocket and force if necessary
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: It depends on my mood. Usually I either try to help them or kill and loot.
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile?: Kill and loot.
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: If it benefits my magic in any way, I will use it.
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: Looting or theft is preferred
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: Sometimes
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: Yes, usually I will complete quests from the College, but other than that it just depends.
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: I don't pay any attention to them during battle. I try to do as much as possible.
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: I don't look for equipment to give them, but if I run across something while looting, I will hand it over.
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: No, I'm afraid they will disappear or they will die somewhere when I'm not paying attention.
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: No, if there is no one around I will kill them. If they are a shopkeeper I will lockpick their store and steal everything at night then maybe go to their house and kill them.
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: Kill them
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: Sometimes I give up and go back later.
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: Not usually
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: Yes
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: Sometimes it's alright
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: Yes
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: Yes
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: Run away or, if things get too bad, reload
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: Indifferent
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: My own way
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: Undecided
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: Undecided
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: Yes
If you use magic, what do you use it for? Mostly conjuration and destruction
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? Lockpicking or pickpocketing

1. *Age: 25
2. *Race: Caucasian (Scottish descent; some Welsh, British and French mixed in)
3. *Gender: Male
4. *Education: High School
5. *Occupation: Professional Artist
6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.): Internet
7. Preferred mode of transportation(ex. walking, bicycle, public transportation, car, truck, van, SUV, hybrid, etc.): Car
8. *Criminal history: N
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Skyrim Related Questions
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Approximate Age: 24 (Vampire; actually 600 years old)
Race: Imperial
Gender: Male
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): Stealth/Combat
Top 10 Major Skills: Sneak, Archery, One-Handed; Swords/Dual Wield, Illusion; Muffle and Invisibility, Light Armor, Pickpocket
Criminal History: Known in Riften and Whiterun
Allegiances: None
Factions: Thieves Guild
Horseback or on foot?: Horseback
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: Adventuring/wandering the wild.
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: No
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: No
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: Somewhat
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: Gold/hunting supernatural creatures
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: Persuade or pickpocket
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: Inconspicuously, find out their goals/motives and decide their fate.
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: Kill him/her.
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: Yes.
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: The latter.
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: Usually.
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: Yes.
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: No. Often they are more trouble than they are worth.
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: Sometimes I equip them, most of the time I don't.
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: No. I carry my own burdens.
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: No.
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: Nothing. Words are just words.
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: See it through no matter how difficult. Accomplish the goal or die trying.
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: Yes.
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: Yes.
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: Yes.
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: Sometimes.
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: It depends on the situation and place. Some leaders, like the Jarl of Whiterun are extremely competent. Others, like the leaders of Riften need to be taught a lesson.
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: Revert to a previous save.
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: Often I see them as fools. My character admires the beast races and lesser elven races (bosmer/dunmer) and wishes to help them through the prejudice and hate coming from the other more "entitled" races.
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: A combination of both.
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: Imperial Legion.
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: Both. They both serve unique and important purposes. They are the hidden balance behind the world.
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: No. Marriage is a commitment.
If you use magic, what do you use it for?: To augment my stealth abilities.
If you use stealth, what do you use it for?: To get the jump on enemies or to avoid certain combat scenarios. Often to just take a look around.

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6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.): Newspaper, television
7. Preferred mode of transportation(ex. walking, bicycle, public transportation, car, truck, van, SUV, hybrid, etc.): Hybrid
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Skyrim Related Questions
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Approximate Age: ~36
Race: Khajiit
Gender: Male
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): Stealth/Combat
Top 10 Major Skills: Stealth, One-Handed, Archery, Illusion, Speech, Lock-Picking, Pickpocket, Light Armor, Block
Criminal History: Low bounty (not often caught), a lot of locks picked and potions stolen. Trespassing
Allegiances: My character is loyal to himself, unjustly unfortunate people, and those in mourning
Factions: See above. Haven't explored the guilds yet
Horseback or on foot?: On foot
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: Exploring
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: Don't have any
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?": What my character can't use, they sell unless it'll come in handy later
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: Yes. Up, up up stamina
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: Filling out the map, loot, visiting all the cities/towns/villages
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: Persuasion, doing the provided quest, occasionally stealing
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: I'd follow the person a bit, eventually walk up, chat and act from there
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: Sheath weapons, try to talk way out of a fight
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: If it's valuable, it's likely to be sold. Practicality is important
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: The latter
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: Yes
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: As said above, my character is loyal to those in mourning and such. If someone truly seems a good person, mine's more likely to help the person out. What they promise in return is also a factor
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: If it's a tough opponent
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: I let them use what they have
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: I carry my own
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: Not really
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: Follow them
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: I see it through, may adjust my approach or look up a guide if I'm stuck. Sometimes going somewhere else is more important, so I down the difficulty a tab to get through it quicker
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: Yes. Characters and their stories are among the most important aspects of a video game to me
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: Not often
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: Yes. I read whatever books I can. Plan to start a library once I get a house
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: Usually
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: No - I don't want the responsibility
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: Sometimes I load a previous save, sometimes I accept my misstep
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: I've tried playing an Imperial (just got Skyrim) and a Nord, but it feels off to play anything but one of the beast races. They all have their uses, though
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: Usually to-the-letter
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: Neither
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: Undecided - haven't come across the Dark Brotherhood yet
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: Mostly a business transaction, maybe a slight affinity if I've come to enjoy the character
If you use magic, what do you use it for? Healing, dwindling opponent's health
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? Fun, avoiding conflict