Minecraft is dangerous, fun and scary from the very beginning untill you get yourself a bed...
Pre-Bed: "Night?" ... "Omg, its here! " " Its following me! " " Is that a .. creeper?!" ... * several minutes later *... " Thank god its day"
Post-Bed: "Night?" ... * presses Bed * .. "Day!"
I know you dont HAVE to use it ... but the ability to skip night is extremely compelling AND game-ruining ...