so ive never really played RPGs since the NES days, i liked the fallout games on ps3.  Im not big on hand to hand combat, id prefer  more ranged combat.  I know very little about this game, i know everyone loved morrowind and oblivion that i talked to.  
Is there a class for a RPG noob that would be an enjoyable playthrough with 50 pct or less hand to hand combat.  id prefer ranged similar to guns would be in fallout , although i realize there are no  guns in this type of  game.   I watched some videos on youtube, dude had the lightning hands like Raiden fighting the frost troll, but it seemed to drain very quickly.
I loved just exploring fallout 3's map, this game seems to have a ginormous world and i think i would have fun exploring it.  Is there any "fast travel" type function or are you walking everywhere every time?
Thanks to anyone who can help with the noobness.