Gathering and Crafting is different in this game because it doesn't require you to learn any of them. Anyone can gather materials in the world and you don't even need tools to do it. You can also craft anything without learning the skills. You have to go to a crafting station for whichever craft you choose to craft anything.

You do have to put points in a crafting profession to progress past the beginning stages though. Although you get a lot of skill points, you should focus on 1 or 2 at first until you know exactly what you will spend points on.

The crafting professions in the game are: Alchemy, Blacksmithing, Clothing, Enchanting, Provisioning, and Woodworking.

Alchemy makes potions by combing herbs and water.

Blacksmithing creates heavy armor and melee weapons.

Clothing creates light and medium armor.

Enchanting adds extra stats, such as stamina or magicka, to your gear.

Provisioning creates food and drink that give buffs to your character when used.

Woodworking creates magic staves, bows, and shields.

The map is overwhelming for sure. There is no explanation on what each symbol means, so if you don't know, it's hard to know what you're doing. Below is a map of Daggerfall city. The colors describe what each icon means. Black icons means you have not completed everything for that icon yet. White means you have completed everything for that icon.

The Blue and Purple Icons have more than just what's listed there. When you hover over them it tells you exactly what crafting professions are in that area.

The bank is where you deposit items. The guild bank and guild store are also there. All characters on your account share the normal bank, so if you want to send something to another character, store it in a bank.

Everyone in a guild can use the guild bank, so only place thing in there you want to share. Guild stores are similar to auction houses in other MMOs, but limited to your guild. Place items you want to buy or sell here.

The Shrine of Mara is a place you go to get married, basically. People who bought the Imperial Edition get the Rings of Mara. They can share this with anyone and the other person does not have to have Imperial Edition.

Both players must go to the Shrine of Mara, then the player with the rings must target the other players and use the item.

Both players must agree to the union. Afterwards, each player gets a ring in their inventory with the name of the other player.

Both players must equip the rings and group together for it to work. This gives extra experience to each player.

You only get one and you cannot change who you link with.

Below is a world map of Stonefalls. I'll explain below the picture what each symbol means.

The cave is the main story area. Every time you get a new main story quest, you come back here.

Torches are dungeons. Dungeons come in 3 forms, Solo, Public, and Group. I'll explain dungeons later. Group dungeons have a plus icon next to the torch.

Mundus Stones are places you attune to for permanent buffs. Each type gives a different buff and as long as you stay attuned to it, you keep the buff. You can change at anytime.

Anything marked with a red dot is a quest area. They have many symbols, but going to these places starts a quest line for that area.

The portal icons are Daedric portals. These involve killing enemies in the area and ends with a boss fight.

Skull and crossbones icons are very strong mobs and boss fights. These require groups to complete.

The eye icons are striking locales. They are for achievements and many quests lead to these icons.

Dungeons