This levelling system was actually a deal-breaker for me. As much as I enjoyed this game, I found that playing as a thief, I had to be constantly focused on powerplaying, making notes of my progress in all minor skills, etc. It ruined a great deal of the experience, but I knew that if I didn't get my endurance and strength up a.s.a.p., I'd get more of a house cat than a Kajiit burglar. My first character just basically laid down and died as soon as someone so much as looked at her.
I never use mods until I've beat a game once, in order to see it through. But in this case I may have to reconsider, because this is just no fun.
