Originally posted by TTV/DarthVenomx:

Very new to the game, any tips to help me at the start of my first playthrough?

At the beginning, try to find a hut and make it your home. Before starting a huge base.

Don't go out at night.
Go to Sleep insted and make your home comfortable.
The more comfortable it is, the longer your rested value lasts.
Rested value affects your stamina, health generation and your efficiency in combat or mining.
So make sure you're always well Rested when leaving your base.

Sitting near campfires may regain some well Rested points.
So if you're exhausted and your home is far, make a campfire.

Make sure you've got always something to eat, 3 different type of food at least.
You won't die from hunger, but without food, your stamina is almost non-existent and health bar stops regenerating.

Avoid visiting other biomes before you crafted and upgraded your gear.

Don't focus on one weapon only.
Try to skill sword, bow and blunt weapons at least.
You will need them later.

Don't try to rush the game. If you rush, you die.

Avoid dying. Every time you die, you'll lose 5% of all your skills.
So retreating is always an option.