Hey there @PackRatPurrson, welcome to the site!

You've already made a good start by posting here in the forums! Our discussion boards can be a bit quiet however, so another good option for meeting other players is to join our Discord server, where the game is discussed more frequently. If you go to the main forum page and scroll down, on the right column you'll eventually find the Discord box. You can either click "Join Now" or use the invite link. There will be instructions on how to get verified in the #verification_needed channel.

Let us know if you have any questions about how to play the game!