Skyrim: How to Use the Soul Trap Spell and Soul Gems

How to go about trapping souls, where to get the soul trap spell, how to recharge weapons, etc.  In recharging weapons, watch the bottom of the screen for the prompt to recharge.
http://www.thedailygamereview.com/2011/11/skyrim-basic-enchanting-and-soul-gem.html

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Skyrim: Unlimited Carry Weight UPDATED

Neoseeker is posting cheats and tips, so when The Solo MMO Player wanted to know how to carry more weight in his inventory, I found this posting by Machienzo.
http://www.neoseeker.com/Games/cheats/PC/the_elder_scrolls_v_skyrim.html

Machienzo says, "This can only be done through the 'Command Mode'. By commanding your companion to 'Pick Up' stuff that you've left on the ground, you can tell them to pick up an unlimited number of items. It has to be through this way, otherwise they will end up being over-encumbered."

UPDATE:  A video explaining how to use increase carry weight using the console commands in the PC version of the game.  You access the console command using the tilde key ~ on your PC keyboard.  The Solo MMO Player tested this and it works (for now).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBxyJjBgh_Y

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Skyrim: Let the Modding Begin UPDATED WAY TOO OFTEN

All the previous Elder Scrolls games have been modded extensively on the PC.  If you are comfortable tinkering with the settings or using cheats (and don't mind that achievements will be disabled), you can start your own modding with this Kotaku posting.
http://kotaku.com/5860367/your-guide-to-getting-skyrim-looking-and-playing-better

Rock Paper Shotgun talks more about mods in some detail.  Heed the warnings, though.
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/11/16/skyrim-i-want-more-pretties/

Here's a direct link to all the console commands that can be used for cheats.
http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Console_Commands_%28Skyrim%29

Need unlimited dragons?
http://kotaku.com/5861699/unlimited-dragons-in-skyrim-sure-why-not

By the way, if you are afraid of spiders, here's how to handle all those in the game. Thanks, Kotaku!
http://kotaku.com/5860258/skyrim-now-with-more-bears

UPDATE:  An analysis of the game's innards.
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2011/11/21/elder_scrolls_v_skyrim_performance_iq_review/1

UPDATE #2:  PC Gamer's best mods list to date (Nov. 25, 2011)
http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/11/25/skyrim-mods-the-20-best-so-far

UPDATE #3:  Skyrim Nexus is mod central for the game.
http://www.skyrimnexus.com/

UPDATE #4:  Bethesda plans to release the developer kit and support mods via Steam.
http://kotaku.com/5864312/starting-month-you-will-get-the-tools-to-reinvent-skyrim-on-pc

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Skyrim: How to Enchant, Craft Items and Use Alchemy

Basically, enchanting's a three step process.  Disenchant an already enchanted item at an altar of enchanting, destroying it in the process.  Fill a soul gem (these vary in quality).  Enchant the new item with the soul gem, or recharge a depleted enchanted item with the soul gem.
http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Enchanting_(Skyrim)

Note that you have to know the particular type of enchantment spell you want to use.
http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Enchanting

Here's a guide to Alchemy, Crafting and Enchanting
http://segmentnext.com/2011/11/14/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-unique-weapons-location-guide/

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Skyrim: Weapons UPDATED

Here's a list of magic weapons. There are no locations listed, unfortunately.  The long table lists Name/ID#/weight/value/charge cost formula/enchantment on weapon.
http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Imperial_Bow_of_Ice#Imperial_Bow_of_Ice

I've found a shorter list with locations here.  The descriptions are geared toward where to find the weapon more than what it does.
http://www.realsg.com/2011/11/guide-skyrim-unique-weapons-detailed.html

UPDATE:  Another list of unique weapons and their locations.
http://segmentnext.com/2011/11/14/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-unique-weapons-location-guide/

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Skyrim: Installing Dragon Shouts (PC)

To collect dragon "shouts" you must first find the words on a wall.  Then you have to kill a dragon and absorb its soul.  Then install the dragon shout by selecting it and clicking R (PC only).

Extra hint:  save immediately after killing a dragon.  Especially in the early parts of the game, you often might be killed immediately after the dragon fight by attacking wild animals when your health is down.

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Skyrim: Storage Commands (PC)

To put an item in storage (a chest or whatever), mouse over it and push R.  To remove an item from the chest, use the left mouse button, i.e., point and click. Remember, these are PC only commands.

The items in a storage chest seem to be listed in alphabetical order.

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Skyrim: Maps UPDATED ALL OVER AGAIN

UPDATE:  A pretty good series of maps.
http://www.realsg.com/2011/11/guide-skyrim-complete-locations-map.html

UPDATE #2:  Annotated map meant to be printed out but clicking any general location brings up a good detailed view of that area.
http://www.gamebanshee.com/skyrim/mapofskyrim.php

UPDATE #3:  An iPhone interactive map.
http://www.dragonshoutapp.com/

This map can't be enlarged to see more detail.
http://gamersdungeon.blogspot.com/2011/11/your-guide-to-skyrim-tips-and-hints.html#skyrimmap

UPDATE #2 - a map mod called UberMap that turns the map into a Google Maps view.  Kotaku has video of how it looks and a link to the SkyrimNexus site hosting the download.
http://kotaku.com/5859945/skyrim-now-has-google-street-view

Prima also sells some sort of online interactive map.  I'm waiting for the uesp.net version myself.
http://www.meoacademy.org/games/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/primaguides/243

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Skyrim: All About Werewolves

If you want to be Stormin' Norman in battle, get yourself turned into a werewolf.
http://www.justpushstart.com/2011/11/10/skyrims-werewolf-detailed-powerful-but-not-unstoppable/

When you start having second thoughts, here's how to cure your Lycantrophy.  Note that once you are cured, you are immune to the disease and can't become a werewolf again.
http://www.justpushstart.com/2011/11/13/skyrim-curing-the-disease-of-lycantrophy-werewolf/

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Skyrim: How To Get Married

If you want to play the game as a married character, here's what to do.
http://www.justpushstart.com/2011/11/11/skyrim-marrying-someone-is-easy-as-1-2-3-the-benefits-of-marriage/

The NPCs available for marriage and where to find them.
http://www.gamefront.com/skyrim-marriage-guide/

http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Marriage

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