I usually go with a mage in TES games, but in Skyrim I went with an assassin archer type. A lot of fun. The bow is OP as you get your archer skills up.
It's easy to be a beginner when you're playing with higher level guys. You'll be lucky to find enemies to kill at times, haha.
Good times last night guys, that was fun!
Have you played in a party with people more experienced yet? That's when it gets good. Once you're in game with some people, things are so much easier to explain. Don't give up yet. Hopefully we can all get in a party this week.