Howdy Chris, Welcome to Arkadia and EU. Dropping by the forums was a smart choice. Lots of good info and tips here. Explore as much as you can in game, and don't hesitate to chat folks up. Lots of friendly colonists waiting to help. Good luck!
Other than possibly finding a different society for me and my friend, We're kinda just sweating like hell right now. Trying to get basic vehicles and equips for each other. Getting a lot of use out of entropia.info! Thank you for the warm welcome. This community is astounding, I don't know why I didn't download this sooner.
You're very welcome. And as others have mentioned, if you have the time (and good timing), you can stow away on many motherships and privateers advertising their departures in Celeste Quarry or Celeste Harbor. Most will give you a ride to another planet for free (or very reduced rate, ie 5ped). It will literally take you weeks / months to see all the planets, do a lot of the free missions, and explore all the planeside locations. And all this without any depositing and just a little gruntwork. Safe travels!