Hello there!

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Read the rules too! Very important, I'm sure you knew. Also, make sure you have a money-making character, you'll need the cash for whatever you're wanting to do. Got any questions, ask the [Angels] tagged people in-game for answers. After that, be sure to have fun and remember that this is a game, even if you do act like it is irl.
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And the Liberty Navy would have been a better choice! *shameless plug*

Just to back that up.
ALWAYS ALWAYS make sure to have a miner / trader. you can mine stuff and sell that or you can help people transport goods for money or later on when you have your own money you can buy and sell goods at different bases. that should help you get started.

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