What class should i start out with playing first? And any tips on playing, thanks

Try a fighter first I would say, running pure melee.

http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=30887424&f=276

There's a good fighter guide at the bottom of that link.

agree'd fighter is best starting class

barbarian 4 sure

http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=24496799&f=74