I never played Morrowind but that is seemingly how it is done. Though I have worked on watching enemy timing to use my shield to help deflect some damage. Some enemies give a nasty stun/knockback if you get hit without a shield up.
And the fish quest kinda sucked to do but I got a ring that lets you breathe underwater...but since my race already can and it's worth over 2k I will sell <.<
And breaking into vendors and stealing all of their crap is so fulfilling.
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