So, what chest did y'all use your starting golden key on?

Okay I guess I'll start lol.

First off, I did manage to die *on my way to the starter chests* to a slime haha. FtW Master is not messing around.
I chose the Beatstick starter chest, which might have been a mistake. Feels like even with the extra few points of defense all the starting enemies still just about one-shot you.

I tried scouting out the surface for loot but couldn't make it past the evil biomes on one side or the jungle on the other, so I gave up and went spelunking until I was able to get full iron armor. Then I made my way to the ocean to go explore the underground coral reef, as the ores there are plentiful. From there I tried to fight the Eater of Worlds and died many, many times.

I knew I needed better mobility and more heart crystals, so I delved into the desert pyramid. Even knowing roughly where all the dangers were, it was still very challenging, so it's a good thing I set my spawn at the entrance.

With the loot from the pyramid, I made a better surface arena to fight the Eater of Worlds in and managed to defeat it with just a few HP to spare. Now with the Worm Scarf things are a little less deadly.

Currently I'm working on building up my pylon infrastructure and preparing to fight Skeletron. He's plenty tough in Expert mode so I know it's going to be a real challenge.

Okay so even Master For the Worthy Skeletron is a joke if you build a minecart loop lol.
I managed to beat him first try with a Bees Knees and a lot of defense and regeneration.
Time to delve into the dungeon, and begin preparations for hardmode...