Hello, new player here, Can anyone recommend a good beginner guide?

Welcome!

Here's a link to a different part of this same website:
https://forums.galaxy-of-heroes.starwars.ea.com/categories/the-academy

That's the subdivision for newer players asking questions and getting help getting started.

There's tons of great stuff in there many of your questions might already be answered. Why don't you poke around there for a bit, and if you still have questions, ask again and I'll be happy to help -- or if I'm not around, lots of other people will, I am sure, chime in with suggestions and answers.

Let's not forget CeliacSarah among YouTube creators.

I've never reviewed her stuff for beginners, but on the topics I have reviewed her work, she's much better than average at explaining the how and why rather than just the what. That kind of thing is really helpful when you're not well versed in the game yet.

"KDC99X;c-2406798" wrote:
That’s great! I haven’t dived into her content yet but I’ll have to check it out!

In addition to her solo content, she does a colab with Xaereth called Crate Expectations - it's pretty fun. They do kit reviews, roster roasts*, pack reviews, and general talk about current events in the game. I ran across it several months ago and have found myself always looking forward to the next one. If you check the 'live' tab on her YouTube page she's also got archives of her podcast streams that she does with a different co-host (Pico Burrito? I think that's right - sorry if I got it wrong Pico) - those are rather long winded (that's not a bad thing imo) - they both have some interesting takes on various topics and I find myself listening while I do other things. They're both very knowledgeable players. Good stuff.

* you have to request that your roster get roasted - they're not picking on people, just some good natured ribbing that ultimately ends up being roster building advice for the 'victim'

Also, there are several great accounts you can check out on YouTube, many of which have beginning farming guides. There’s a lot of starting paths you can take in building your roster, based on what you want to build toward — Phoenix is just one!

Recommend checking out:

AhnaldT101
Xaereth Prevails
Darth Loquitur
Skelturix
Songeta
Endall Beall
Gridan
Calvin Awesome
APGains

And you’ll find the rest from there. AhnaldT101 probably has the best and most digestible beginner-friendly content that will help you figure out what path you want to take going forward. GL and MTFBWY!!

That’s great! I haven’t dived into her content yet but I’ll have to check it out!

I think there needs to be a disclaimer in here that watching any of the above WILL give false expectations as their daily crystal income/spending far exceeds what new players may face in 6 to 12 months.

Journey guide is there for a reason but the main main point, talk to your guild, talk to players at similiar levels.