I was thinking that I should start a character and perhaps do some preparations for the upcoming text chat for console in August.
There is no way I can play with only voice chat because I my family mostly sleep when I have time to play

So, does anyone have any suggestions of what I should do until then?
Should I join some trading guilds even if I don't talk?
Run around and gather resources?
Do (I think it is called that) Starter island?
I would be really great full for any help and I'm super excited to give the game another go!