An in-game tutorial section would be great, by default it should be on. And could easily be checked off and refer you to where you can find more information.

Playing the open beta, I recall having some difficulties trying to get out of the starting area in Ul'dah (the instance boomerangs you back and the dialogue choice makes it sound like there's some freedom for exploration), the emote related quest, and general direction of what I should do after those starting missions. My first death was met with "how do I come back to life?"

I learned through wanting to enjoy the game and if I didn't have such high hopes for Final Fantasy 14, I personally don't believe I would have had the patience to stick this out.

Things are getting better, true. But this is coming from someone who has been exposed from the game for a few months and not a new player perspective. I agree that a majority of the Beginner Guide articles should be available in the game, where the Ask the Devs not necessarily be.