Beginner Tips for OT1 Players

I'm just 11 hours in-game time of my playthrough of OT1 and currently have 7 characters (currently finishing Chapter 1 of the 7th character).

What beginner tips (spoiler-free) can you recommend to first time OT1 players like me?

I'm just 11 hours in-game time of my playthrough of OT1 and currently have 7 characters (currently finishing Chapter 1 of the 7th character).

What beginner tips (spoiler-free) can you recommend to first time OT1 players like me?