Ok, the game really picks up after the first chapter (download the free black emporium dlc/some of the best equipment in the game to purchase there AND change your character's appearance/voice as much as you like). Nothing deserving of a direct advice. Explore, explore and then explore some more lol for camps, influence/power and possible NPC's to recruit. Enjoy creating your own builds (can provide great guides if you wish). Always check the war map, keep sending agents out on missions (can unlock equipment and even secret locations). Always check on your companions. And yeah DRAGONS .... Best gear/part of the game. I can tell you the place of a GREAT vendor that you can reach later in the game, but i don't wanna spoil anything (finding it could be fun/cough cough Hissing waste). Specific Mage/rogue specializations/builds are ridiculously OP and fun to play (hard diff all the way). Warrior can be a monster too for different roles. And last but not least, enjoy the ride. Its a great game.