Eirosin

I ran the game without the modders 4gb TESV.exe file and than used the 4gb TESV.exe file and I noticed a slight increase in my FPS. So, needless to say, I would use the .exe file that is on this site to start up and run the game. Works wonders. I have an increase in my FPS overall from the last patch... 4GB Skyrim The link is right above this. Hope this helps.

I tested this mod out from level 25-35. It's very overpowering. Is there any way to tone this down a bit?

Is there any way you could put that into a .esp for us newbs? I've successfully managed to make an entire smithing room, skyforge and all but I think the basement is beyond the amount of time I have to learn the creation. If not, it's cool. Just wishful thinking.

If I had to take an educated guess, it would be the Mage in Whiterun. Reason being, 1, he tells you the Dragonstone can help him find certain dragon locations, and two, he is almost always peered over that map whenever you use his enchanting table. Just a guess though, but it certainly fits his storyline in the game.

Disenchanting offers a ton of XP. Also, if you have a companion it's good to know the enchants because you can enchant there gear as well. :)

I don't seem to have an issue here. I use my companion as a pack mule, so whenever I clear a dungeon I have two bodies worth of goods to sell off. I never use a horse unless I am specifically dragon hunting and I"m always picking herbs on the way. If you use the right spell on the right creatures you won't be blowing all of your magicka either. My mage is pure distruction/enchanting/light armor/smithing. So, as you can see, I have the "upgraded" light armor with the right enchantments. Every time I clear a dungeon I walk away with around 1000g. Also, by the time the dungeon is done I have atleast 10 health potions and 10 magicka potions crafted just from gathering alone so I am good to go for the next run. In order to make it as a mage in this game you have to dedicate yourself to doing extra work besides just being a glass cannon.