>How often should I be picking edges? Like, when the first few
>options show up are they worth picking, or is it better to
>wait a while and save up your edge points for something
>better?


I like to prioritize the edges I take so I wait till I can get the edge(s) I want the most and choose them first.

>How many choices does an average character get, and how often
>can I expect them to show up as an option?

Really depends on the edges you choose as some cost more then others. But in general the more you participate in PK, earn explore exp, observation and commerce exp, as well as IMM exp the more edge points you will earn and the more often you will be able to pick additional edges.


>Do all edges "cost" the same amount of edge points, or are
>some more expensive to choose?

Some edges are more expensive then others.


>Are there any edges that I should know about that are
>extremely important, that most people take?

Edges are generally small benefits so you should be able to survive just fine without any one particular edge. With that said, there are some edges that are more popular then others, I think this is true more so for individual class edges.

>Any major mistakes to avoid with regard to edges?

I wouldn't pick the first edges that become available wait till you can pick something you know you want. There are help files for all/almost all edges so you should be able to have an idea of what sounds good prior to picking.

>Any advice is appreciated as I'm still trying to figure out
>exactly how this edge thing works.

Edges tend to be small benefits/tweaks to your skils/spells/sups, they tend not to be game changers, so don't sweat them too much, pick what you think will be fun and enjoy them.

Hope that helps.