Hey all! I just recently purchased the game (under a week) and I'm already addicted. However, I don't really know that much about the game itself. I feel like I'm doing a pretty decent job of figuring it out as far as the mechanics and functions available to me so far, but it also occurs to me that its only going to get more convoluted as I progress with the party-style gameplay. That said, I'm looking for any and all tips you vets can give to a brand new player. I'm also looking for a community based free company to join so that I have people to talk to while I play. The game is very fascinating and driving, but it does get lonely out there in Eorzea.

A little info about me:
-I play in Central Standard Time
-I do have a job (split shift) so major play times are in the early AM and a few hours in the late night. Weekends are mostly entirely free with the exception of an occasional Saturday morning shift.
-I play on Hyperion
-I adore humor and close-knit communities
-My character is a Miq'ote Lancer, heading for Dragoon because cats and jumping made sense
-Cranberry Ginger Ale is the meaning of life and I look forward to that more than Thanksgiving

Looking forward to reading your responses and maybe even meeting a few of you in game! Thanks in advance to any who contribute knowledge, I promise it'l be put to use.