
Go into the settings menu and turn your camera sensitivity up ASAP. If you find anything in the world that seems at all suspicious, it’s almost guaranteed there’s something valuable hidden there. If a rock looks like it doesn’t belong there, pick it up. You will definitely miss some interesting and useful conversations if you limit yourself to those conversations, though. If the name has a red circle with a exclamation point in it, you know they will have a side quest for you. If you’re strapped for time or don’t want to speak to every single person, simply walk up to people and look at the name that pops overhead.

Many people you encounter out in the world, whether they’re simply walking down the road or residing in villages, will sell you stuff or give you side quests. This may be obvious for players used to big role-playing games, but you should talk to everyone you can.
