Hey there and welcome, newbie.

I'm Chess, and I have to say, I'm glad you found us here! I'm a
buddy (hence my pretty lime green name

), so my job is to show you around the place.
I won't give away all the surprises, but I'll give you some hints on how to get started.
In Arrivals and Departures, the forum, you can introduce yourself and be welcomed by some of our friendly members (including some more buddies - we're a pretty welcoming bunch

).
In the Chat Room, you can ask for or give advice, or just chill out and get to know some of the other members here.
And one more highlight (though of course I may be biased) is the monthly eZine, Avatar, which is definitely worth a look.
As for all the other features of the site - why not do some exploring and find them for yourself? You never know what you'll find.
If you need anything, let me know, and I'll see what I can do. Catch you later.
