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I can only imagine a few equally qualified to answer a newbies questions as narfi is (not at all sucking up for the pros) so, like narfi said, don't be shy. Entropia Universe (and Planet Cyrene) is ultimately community-driven and is full of people who will and does offer help (both in theory and in practice).It is a free to download free to play sandbox 3D MMORPG.
You gain skills and profession levels based on what you do.
(Shooting a gun gains you combat lvls, crafting something gains you crafting levels)
There is no limit to what path or branch you want to choose.
While free to dl and play everything in the game can be purchased or sold for real money so it is possible to win big or loose big depending on the type of activities and risk levels you take.
Cyrene is unique to the game in that it introduced Arena style pvp with the opportunity to win or loose based on different risk lvls of your choosing.
The economy is very important in this game and all activities revolve around it in one way or the other.
Cyrene is currently in its softlaunch stage, so what you find logging in is not the finished product, though I am sure you will still find plenty to do and explore.
Download it and try it out, post questions here on the forum and learn where people are hanging out etc... get to know them in game and someone is sure to show you around and get you started in whatever profession or activity you think would be fun.
hopefully that helps, don't by shy
narfi