Hello, and welcome to the Makestation community! If you're like most casual forum visitors, you are probably looking for information about where to get started, the concept of the community, and more. If so, then this thread is for you! Of course, while we understand that a simple post cannot serve as a complete reference to everything there is to know about our community, we do hope that it will be a helpful overview to our guests and members alike. And as always, if you have any questions that aren't answered here, don't hesitate to ask it in our community questions board or drop one of the staff members a PM!
If you're like me, you probably have been told you have way too many interests, and that you sometimes get a bit too obsessed with some of them. Here at Makestation, we believe there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. That is precisely why we founded Makestation. At the core, we are a creative arts/discussion forum and an indie projects support group. Ever since April of 2013, we have strived to create a community where members can freely share and discuss their interests and obsessions, as well as their latest projects, art, writing, designs, and more. So, whether you consider yourself an independent writer, musician, artist, graphics designer, or simply an avid forumer, we hope that you will check us out!
Our Forums - General Overview
Our Forums are the center of activity here at Makestation. All of the discussion occurs here. We have a wide variety of topics covered by our forums, so here we will give a detailed outline and forum directory, explaining each board in detail. Please start by reading our forum guidelines and staff list.
Our Community
Announcements & Information - This is where we will make all community-related announcements, as well as general community info and upcoming features, etc... Be sure to check here regularly to stay "in the loop" as far as general community related info!
Site Questions & Feedback - Have any general community related feedback or questions? Feel free to post here! We'd love to know what you think!
New Members - New to Makestation? We'd love to formally welcome to you our forums and help you find your way around the community! Feel free to introduce yourself to the community today! 
Creative Arts
Graphics & Creative Design - Enjoy graphics, anime, comic design, or anything else that has to do with graphics or creative design? Feel free to discuss and to showcase your own projects here!
Writing & Literature - Are you a writer or an avid reader? Feel free to discuss reading and writing here! Also, feel free to discuss and share your own works in this section as well.
General Media - Love music, entertainment, films, etc...? Feel free to discuss and to share in this section! We'd love to check out your latest projects!
Indie Projects Support - Have a great idea, but need some feedback? Do you need some help finding collaborators or staying motivated? This is the place! Feel free to discuss anything that has to do with your creative edge and your work flow here!
Technical Arts
Technology - Are you a hardware nerd, phone enthusiast, or the general tech-support kind of a personality? All technology related discussion goes here. Also, feel free to showcase your desktop backgrounds, computer specs, and just about anything else related to your personal tech. Anything and everything is allowed!
Software & Coding - For those who are hardcore, middle-of-the-night coders, or for those who are simply software enthusiasts, this board is for you! Feel free to post your own tutorials and resources as well!
Web Design & Internet - Are you a web designer, avid forumer, blogger, or simply a nerd of all things related to the interwebs? This is the place! Also, feel free to showcase your own websites and communities here.
Community Connect
The Coffeehouse - This is for General, off-topic community discussion. Anything and everything is allowed here, from discussion about your new fish, to the food you enjoy, to your experiences with traffic laws. 
Lifestyle - Admit it. Life is complicated. Feel free to discuss here, but be careful not to venture too far, lest your personal secrets be spilled for the world to see.
Philosophy & Current Events - This is our mature discussions center here at Makestation. Have a debate topic you'd like to present to the community? Want to discuss the latest political event that has made world news? This is the place! Be sure to follow the specific rules for this section.
Roleplay - Roleplay is brand new here at Makestation, and we hope that you will check it out! While it is secondary to the community, many of our members enjoy it, so we've decided to add it in. More information can be found in this board.
That's pretty much the overview of the forums. We are constantly seeking to update our organization to best suit the community, so if you're ever confused, be sure to check back often!
