'm relatively new to FFXIV: ARR. I was in the beta, but I didn't get all that far in the game (although I still thoroughly enjoyed my experience). So now that I'm officially playing the Full version, I suppose now is the best time to get my bearings and figure out what I'm doing. So I'll try to make these questions as short and precise as possible.

1. What server would you recommend?

2. Does race have a significant impact on the effectiveness of your class?

3. Does your Guardian have a significant impact on anything? Or any impact at all?

4. What are the limitations of the class system? Can I make a warrior, level it, and then level a summoner and use skills from both? Making me a summoning warrior bad ass?

5. As far as builds go, is there a wide array of what you can do or is everyone kind of limited to a certain route that is most suitable for endgame?

6. What are some vital tips & information you (as a veteran player) would say I need to know?