I've been looking for a new RP site for ages now..
I haven't decided on a character yet because I'm not sure what is needed here

Alright, basically, AAAAXEEEMAAAAAAN, how this all works is that there are 'threads', which have 3 little parts in them (In Character, Out of Character, and Characters), and you do stuff. Look around using one of my threads (for example) to get an idea: http://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/82487-plague-hunters/ooc

the "In Character" thing is meant for the actual RP itself, the "Out of character" is meant for discussions, and the "Characters" tab is basically a cache of "character sheets" so everyone can just click on it, then can get an idea on what each character is (assuming they have a relevant post).

Also, if you want to use one character for many RP's, May I suggest creating your own thread under the "Character Sheets' sub forums? So you can just make your sheet, post it, then link it to a GM for approval. However, if you do do that, It's still commonly preferred to copy it over to that RP threads' character tab anyway.

Hit me up if you need anything else, I've been here for a month or two so I know some stuff. Ask a moderator like "Heyseuss" (the one I usually go to to ask my stupid questions), or "Mahz" (But he's our grumpy admin, he doesn't like people wasting his time. Only tell him super-important stuff like 'ermagerd the site is exploding')

Oh, and pretty much anything is allowed here, but for specifics look up one of the relevant threads. There's stickied threads for do's and don'ts in pretty much every subforum IIRC.

But the most important stuff is;
Don't be an asshole.
Don't harass people.
If someone's being a troll, it's best to just notify a moderator, if you 'feed' him/her you may get punished.
Always err on the side of caution if you're unsure about anything.

Hi there and welcome!! We offer so much here that I'm sure you'll have no problem finding something you're interesed! I totally second @LHG100, all the important rules and tips are pinned in the News link provided :)

If you're interested in fantasy, I have an rp going called Waeldeshore. Definitely check it out, and let me know if you're interested.

Either way, happy rp'ing :D

Welcome!