Hello everyone. Starting this game for the first time (played for like 1 month 10 years ago so I don't really count that). If anyone has links to guides, discords, they can send me that'd be greatly appreciated. Also, if someone can tell me a good linkshell to join for newbies that'd be nice to. Thanks.

Hi! I'm new-again to the game as well, lol. I played for 5-6 years at the beginning.

The only guide I use, besides the ones they offer here, is Alla.
http://ffxi.allakhazam.com/

The database and wiki are invaluable since most of us older players helped create it. All that info is there.