[@AddyBunny]Generally, a thread will have 'Jump-in' 'Apply' or 'Full' below its title in the list. Jump in means you can jump right into the story, with or without making a character sheet. Be thoughtful of the Dm's rules and the setting however. 'Apply' means you should probably look at the character sheet skeleton and what others have posted, make your own character and post it in the OOC for approval. One approved most Gm's will insist you finalise it and throw it in the CS tab, then start writing in the IC. Full basically means that they don't need anyone else, so don't bother with those unless it says (unless someone doesn't turn up). :rollin