I can't help but smile with how frank your first post is. c: Most people just make intro threads like it's their second nature, but you walk in here and ask in your honest words how this whole thing works. :3 Well, the first thing you do when you make a New Users / Welcome introduction is to introduce yourself! Wind Heart guided you towards the right direction with that, I think. :) Still, I believe there's more to expand upon. For instance, tell us about your interests! What are some of your favorite things to do? Your favorite Pokémon! Anything you'd like to share with us, really. Heck, maybe even your name! Or at least, what you'd like us to call you around this forum that you're okay with, haha.
It's okay if you don't feel like sharing that much, though. Just say what you wish people to know about you. So that you get introduced to this community in a manner that you're comfortable with. Anyway, I'm glad to hear that you're excited about this website. We're actually in the same situation with the games, because I also started with the first generation, and I'm still working my way through White 2, haha. How far are you into the game? I think I would suggest you pick a 'mon you haven't used before, to make the experience more unique. Randomly, I'd say you should use Haxorus if you haven't, just because it's one of my favorite fifth generation Pokémon. :p Oh and I have to add, Arcanine's one of my all-time favorites! You picked a good Pokémon for a username. ;D
I hope that you continue to look at this place with such vigor and interest, Arcanine. If you need any help, don't hesitate to message a staff member like me or my mod partner, Cirno. We try to help new users the best that we can, because our section is kinda geared towards you guys. <3 But there are friendly staff members around the forum, too, so if you need help in their respective sections, they'll also be happy to assist you, if you ask in a friendly manner of course. Welcome to PC! Stay active now. :D