*Huggles* Welcome to Atys Cloud22
As for tips...well don't consider the starter islands as a good representation of the game, they are quiet as people don't tend to stay long on them and are spread among all four of them. The mainland is a far better representation of the game, so make sure you go there before deciding
The starter islands will be changed very soon into one island that sounds very cool. This will be happening "reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeally soon" apparently so we'll see
Yah basically get to the mainland as soon as you have got used to the controls. You may want to get a skill or two to lvl 20 (suggest fight if you do) before you leave the starter isle, but thats up to you. There is no penalty for leaving early.
I also suggest you choose the craft/harvest/magic skill packs for your char on creation, fight is a free skill and the above combo is the most economical.
*huggles*
-Kibs