Yeah I just started today as well. I managed to find an RP that was just starting, because I find it really really hard to join into an RP that's already on it's way.

I don't like missing much, especially when you come back to see so much as happened without you.

As for PM'ing. Someone told me that you have to have at least three posts and have been here 24 hours before you're given that ability. Or something like that anyways.