Yay for newbies

[Larrath]

Trying to figure things out on my own as much as possible before I start harassing one of the "help" people...

Why?  You don't have to break your head before you talk to us.  Helpers aren't a last resort that you should use only if you have no other choice.  Helpers are people you can and should talk to when you have difficulties.
I know some people like to be able to say that they've learned the whole game on their own, but it's really silly.
No non-staffer knows everything about Arm and nobody will ever tell you even half of what they do know.
Spending your first month learning how to make travel cakes and where to get your water is nice and satisfying, but you'll have a lot more fun if you were able to use that same month to join a clan and get involved in some cool schemes.