Speaking of...
I've actually been writing a .. not a newbie-guide per se. Cause there are a couple of good tutorials that explain game basics. But what I consider a mid-level strategy guide. It covers some of the nuances of the game which are not apparent to a newer player. Take a look at tell me what you think:
http://benatar.snurgle.org:8080/~quinn/guide.html
Obviously still a work in progress. Comments are welcome and appreciated!