Welcome to Taijitu, Sean! It's lovely to see another new face.
Feel free to look around and explore the forum; there's something for everyone here and we love to see new members jumping right into discussions or games. ^_^ Here's a list of links to help you get started:
Guide to Taijitu - This simply a guide to the what's and where's of Taijitu's forum. Don't know where to look for something? See here.
Taijitu FAQ - Answers to commonly asked questions about the region of Taijitu.
NationStates FAQ - Answers to commonly asked questions about the game of NationStates.
Help Desk - If all else fails, ask at the Help Desk!
Anywho, feel free to send me a message if you'd like; I'm always happy to answer queries or just plain get to know someone new. Have fun and don't be shy! We try not to be too violent with the recent arrivals.
(sorry Al about nicking you post...)