Minecraft is a world where you decide what to do.You play by the way you want.Here are some steps not to die.1.Dont dig straight up.2.Dont dig strait down.3.build a shelter to stay safe.There are many mobs that I will soon mention.So lets go.First we learn the gamemodes.there are 3 gamemodes: gamemode 0 (survival mode) is where you have to survive.you can play on easy,mediem,hard,and hardcore.hard-core gives you one life.you die in hardcore you lose your world.Then there is gamemode 1 (creative) you have unlimited items and you can fly.gamemode 2 (adventure mode) you cant break blocks,because this is for adventure maps where you cant cheat.there you go.Oh and im dumb,w=foward,a=left,d=right,s=back,space=jump/swim.