New player general tips:
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always play however you find most fun, if you're looking to be efficient or aren't sure where to start...
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you get your mount at the very beginning of act IV if you want to get more mobility.
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if you just do the main story (yellow quest markers), you'll be slightly under leveled by the end of the game.
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get renown up at least up to level 1 for each region. The extra skill points and bonus XP are great
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probably the best things to do for renown are strongholds and side quests. Strongholds are usually 100+20 renown for the included waypoint. Side quests that are also in dungeons will yield 20+30 renown
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Make sure you level up your healing potions every 10ish levels!
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salvaging gear will give you mats you'll really want later in the game. You'll probably have enough gold and can skip selling