New and frustrated

I thought I would enjoy this as an escape from reality when I feel like it.. but I have been hitting roadblock after roadblock. Everyone keeps telling me I need a “meshbody” avatar, and gave me instructions how to do so… well I keep getting booted from the Genus-Mainstore because my account is new, and I keep getting booted from groups because I don’t have the meshbody… people keep saying to stick it out and it will all be worth it soon… but how soon?? I will admit that this is likely all user error, but why make it sooo difficult to get started??? How long do they expect me to pay for it before it becomes “fun”?? Any insight?