So aside from character builds or themed run-thru's, when it comes to finding "stuff" in Skyrim, which category do you fall into?
http://www.dorkly.com/post/59899/the-6-types-of-skyrim-packrats
Oh, definitely a Maximualist. I cram as much shit as I can possibly carry into my inventory. This happens in Fallout too. I usually hover at around 30 pounds beneath my max weight, so I'm constantly searching for something of a slightly lower value or higher weight to drop lol. I always have tons of money, no matter what kind of character I play :D
I feel like I've done all of these things at one point or another. Most closely I'm probably sentimentalist but not for every little thing and only when it makes sense RP-wise, like for a major quest line.
e.g.- Member of the Dark Brotherhood kills Commander Maro and takes his steel greatsword afterward. Not because it's unique or necessarily desirable, just to have as a symbol of retribution. Then stick it on the weapon rack in the master bedroom of the Dawnstar Sanctuary. That kind of thing.
Minimalist. I can have only one armor in my invetory, two pairs of boots, three pairs of gauntlets, one helmet, one weapon like sword or axe, one bow, 30 arrows, 4 daggers, few books, 10 potions, 10 poisons, few bottles of water and some food for two-three days travel.
Maybe I should be called "Realist"