My first experience with TES was with Oblivion. I bought the game, played it for a while, generally I love playing RPGs. Something about it during my initial and brief courtship with it I found it somewhat lacking and unable to hold my interest. Safe to say I didn't have it long. After a few months something didn't sit right with me. I bought the game a second time. This time I actually spent the time to immerse myself in the lore and history of TES. Let me tell you I'm glad that I did.
I find myself now giddy with excitement over Skyrim and at the same time looking for a copy of Morrowind. The world is so massive and interesting it drags me deeper and deeper with every play through.
Bethesda you have got yourself a life long fan.
Told you it would be brief.