[What's the first thing you do...]

What I did before I modded? I killed Captain Renault in the tutorial to get in the DB. I went to jauffre and delivered the amulet to get the assistance they give (armor and weapons) then I ignored the main quest until I felt like doing it. Then I cleaned out vilverin and sold almost all of it. I proceeded to upgrade my armor and such. Once that was all done the game was begun.

Now? I just do stuff, I don't really have a ritual anymore... When I make a new character I plan out what he will do and to crush monotony I try different techniques of playing.

[Playing an Evil Character]

If I want to be evil I usually cheat, because after all, cheating is bad. So turn on god mode and lower the difficulty because here comes the angel of death!!!