I'll dive right in.

Is there a"Getting started" tutorial or area or zone or a page that I could goto to get a better understanding about the do's and dont's. I'm getting resources siphoned, how to store ships in hanger for protection, etc.., just how to be a better player or is this a do, die and learn type of game. Do most/all new players begin this way like fighting all the time and loosing until you just get better by trial and error. Thanks.