Hey guys, it's TheBlueRanger, and this is a strategy guide for all those new players.
First off, there will be signs to choose which game you want to join. I would recommend starting off with the games with 24 people, as there are often 4 player teams. Keep in mind before you join however, that you have some time, because these games can last up to one hour(very rarely). Most of the time it lasts 20-30 min.
When you first spawn in, you want to get to mid asap. Middle is the key to activating your diamond generator. It takes 5 diamonds to activate. In order to get to middle however, you fist must get iron to buy sandstone. I get about 20 iron and then buy 40 sandstone, then start building right away. Once you get 5 diamonds, run back to your base and activate the diamond generator
It's important to protect your egg by putting blocks around the egg. One punch will destroy your egg and prevent you from respawning. Make sure you either have someone watching your bridge so no one unwanted comes over, or break your bridge. Also, be on lookout of any rushers who want to build over to your island from theirs.
Then, try to gear up with iron. Upgrade your diamond generators to lvl 2 or 3. You need 20 diamonds for full iron, 12 for a sword, 12 for a punch bow, 15 for a power one bow, and 10 for a efficiency 3 pickaxe. Also get golden apples and arrows, golden apples are 2 gold each and arrows are 2 gold for 5 arrows. Be sure to also buy steak.
From then on you can go attack bases, defend your base, it's all up to you. Now you can decide what you want do, and just have fun.
Good luck, and I hope the newer players can pick up a lot from this guide.