h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

I'm popping by as one of the assistant community editors here, aka <./>aces</.>. We greet newbies such as yourself and help you settle in. Take your time reviewing my colleague Feisor's list of Hints and Links at A719840. And don't hesitate to examine the various features in the process, there's alot to see. One of the many items Feisor refers to directly is the assortment of <./>smileys</.>. However further investigation will reveal the Researchers' Map at A5076614, the Regional Researchers' Groups at A660313 and-among numerous other things-the Personal Space Workshop at A1123354.

Feel free to leave me a message if you have any questions. Simply use the 'Reply' button and I'll try to respond promptly, alright.

Where are the best places for a newbie like me to go? What goes on in a place like this? Is there any RPG here?

Great to receive such a prompt response! First of all, patiently review Feisor's list & spend some time 'lurking' as they call it(just sort of staying in the shadows'n'not saying anything). Then when you feel comfortable somewhere or feel you can contribute to the conversation, use the 'Reply' button to join in. Of course keeping in mind the <./>HouseRules</.>. There's a good deal of socializing that goes on here, but you'll also find people working on and collaborating on entries(click on 'Life', 'The Universe' or 'Everything'). There're also our newspaper <./>thepost</.> and of course the scheduled RL or real life meets. In fact a Researcher has even established an offsite photo gallery - and a corresponding conversational thread here. All the information is at A20917604. And yes I believe there is a RPG...ah, A989698.