you can accumulate friends by "meeting" people through posting and instant message, and in the chat room. :-)

the role playing diferes from RP group to RP group, but basically you just jump in and create your "character" who acts as some one in that partiuclar historical setting would.

(i am not a RP person so perhaps someone who is could jump in here and explain it better).

in the meantime, wander about teh site and explore everythign tihas to offer...and if you have any troubles just contact a site scribe by clicking on the "gram" link next to their name. we are here to help!