... but I'm still trying to figure out how to use spells for offense without levelling too soon.
Use spells with more damage, so you can cut down on the number of casts per kill. Joining the Mage's Guild will help with this because you can make your own custom spells... Spoiler tip (highlight to read): (a "100 Drain Health for 1 sec" spell is a great finisher... add soul trap for easy enchanting / weapon recharging).
For Strength, find a boar and use it as a punching bag (hit, take a step back...). HtoH is hard to train, and this is the easiest way I've discovered. When I really want the levels, I would even heal the boar in between punches. }:)
For Endurance, make sure you're wearing only Heavy Armor in the beginning. Speed (with Light Armor) is super easy to level anytime.
[edit]Oops. Heavy Armor is a Major for Spellswords. Yikes. Endurance is important for every class, and (IMO) Willpower development can be sacrificed (or delayed) if you have high Intelligence and some magicka potions when needed. [/edit]
One other thing, a mod I won't ever play without: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=2804
It cuts down on the need to Wait or spam Restoration spells between battles... especially helpful if Restoration is a Major skill. I also find that it speeds up gameplay.
Edit2:
If you want to change the class for your existing character, take a look at the "showclassmenu" instructions on this page: http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Oblivion:Console#Other_Commands
I'd save before trying though, because it may screw up your character's stats...
Use spells with more damage, so you can cut down on the number of casts per kill. Joining the Mage's Guild will help with this because you can make your own custom spells... Spoiler tip (highlight to read): (a "100 Drain Health for 1 sec" spell is a great finisher... add soul trap for easy enchanting / weapon recharging).
For Strength, find a boar and use it as a punching bag (hit, take a step back...). HtoH is hard to train, and this is the easiest way I've discovered. When I really want the levels, I would even heal the boar in between punches. }:)
For Endurance, make sure you're wearing only Heavy Armor in the beginning. Speed (with Light Armor) is super easy to level anytime.
[edit]Oops. Heavy Armor is a Major for Spellswords. Yikes. Endurance is important for every class, and (IMO) Willpower development can be sacrificed (or delayed) if you have high Intelligence and some magicka potions when needed. [/edit]
One other thing, a mod I won't ever play without:
http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=2804
It cuts down on the need to Wait or spam Restoration spells between battles... especially helpful if Restoration is a Major skill. I also find that it speeds up gameplay.
Edit2:
If you want to change the class for your existing character, take a look at the "showclassmenu" instructions on this page:
http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Oblivion:Console#Other_Commands
I'd save before trying though, because it may screw up your character's stats...