Games

There are tons of mods for this game. Make sure to check them out on your second playthrough (automation mod highly recommended).

There's no true time limit on this game. Enjoy it at your own pace, you won't be punished for it. Because of the seasons, there are certain things that might be delayed for a little while, but you can literally just sleep away as many days as you need to if you reach a point that you're waiting for a specific date. There's no loss condition.

Chests are your best friend. Always save a copy of most crops/gems, as these are often loved gifts for the villagers. Dinosaur Egg should be saved until you know what to do with it, while Ancient Seed should be donated immediately to the museum.

The sooner you invest in tappers for Oak resin, the happier you'll be.

Fishing is actually really good. It seems hard, but as you level it and get better equipment, it'll be easier. Once you have the right lures, fishing becomes fairly simple (aside from the really rare or Legendary fish). Don't be discouraged!

Use the TV to know which days will have rain. Very important to plan out your days you head to the mines or wherever else you desire.

Invest in the Community Center/Joja Repairs (two different routes in the game). They come with very useful rewards.

For skills, you can go down any branch you want. But I highly suggest for Farmer: Tiller, then Artisan. Definitely the most friendly to a newbie.