It seems to me the 0.5/1 Stars games are about the equivilent of the 1/2 party games. The party beginners tables 1/2 are even softer.

As for advice, I did well over the course of 8k hands at 0.5/1 Stars by exploiting the weak tights. They say you shouldn't bluff in micro limit as a general rule... However, many people on Stars like to make "big laydowns" at that limit. Take advantage of that.