Volty! That's a cute username. It reminds me of the French Pikachu that Lt. Surge traded for your own Pikachu back in HG/SS, whom Lt. Surge also named Volty. And hey, that's a Ninja Boy on your avatar, too, with its fourth gen sprite, right? I grew fond of those little kids back in RSE, because their disguises were so easy to find. XD The ones hiding in sand were annoying, though. :|
Back on track, welcome to PokéCommunity, Kaden! I'm sure you'll make a lot of friends here. The best thing to remember if you want to make friends is that you have to stay active, and be yourself for the most part. Of course, there are rules for the whole forum and rules for each sub-forum within it, but if you know them by heart, you won't find any problems and you'll find yourself enjoying other people's company. This forum has a great atmosphere if you get past other people's walls and get to know them, and some people can be really friendly from the get-go!
You might start boosting your activity with
CPGD which has the fourth and fifth generation topics plus the Trade Corner,
GPGD which houses previous generations that relate to gaming, and
APD, which is pretty much the rest of the franchise in other media, like the anime and the TCG. :D If you're feeling lost, a quick stop at the
Adoption Center will help you lots, because mentors can be really helpful for newbies like you, but remember to read the first post attentively! Honestly though, don't worry about it. I want you to have fun. I hope you'll make the most out of your stay here and meet tons of friendly people, and fellow lovers of the franchise! And don't be afraid to leave a message to me, or any staff member, if you need help for their section of the forum. See you around! :D