I'm new to the game as well, and confused about a lot of things lol.
I am having a lot of fun so far except for the fact that there is no one to talk/listen to while playing.
If anyone has a reccomendation for a linkshell, please let me know.
If Emlyn and Yaroth want, we can start a linkshell.
I may be wrong, but people in this game don't seem to be very concerned with new players.
Everyone I saw was busy hacking at a node or sawing on something lol.
Well hopefully I can find a group of people to talk to soon.
Friend me if you want to help a new player out!