Well, early on, you can't join anything beyond 100

and you get your 100 back if fyou lose them. Between 0 and 100, most of the players will be newbies like yourself, just because the time committment required is the same for a 10 point and 100 point game. Once you get beyond 100, there really is a difference. Play a 50 point game or more. Start one on your own under New game tab. Annon is nice, but you might like not. 36 hour time or less if you are only playing one. Set start delay to several days so people have time to join, and don't miss moves. PPSC is probabaly better for new people since you get something back even if you don't win unless you are eliminated.Thats from someone with many points and long experience. If you want a game, start one with your own specifics. I'm a teacher. I'll play, but you might not want me there.