Lurker wanting to get involved
In reply to Aleph Null (msg # 1):
Welcome to RPoL. If you can log in and post, your application for membership here was accepted to the best of my knowledge.
Not to assume anything, I'll just ask: are you in high school, college, or what? The answer to that question may have bearing on what types of content you can access here.
Hit the Help system (upper right corner of any RPoL screen) and read up on the policies governing adult and mature content if you have applied or want to apply for those kinds of access. It typically takes two weeks to process such an application.
If you want to find a game, hit Wanted - Players and note the two different search tools there. The ad search at the top of the page will help you search for recent game ads (as far back as eight weeks). The search tool at the bottom left of the page will help you search for posts by author or subject in the entire ad listing.
If you have a game in mind, but want someone else to run it, check Wanted - GMs. Here you can pitch your game concept, and GMs who are willing to run your game can reply.
Another way to get in on the ground floor of a game is to read and reply to Game Proposals, Input, and Advice. You can also ask for and receive feedback, advice, and counsel about game-related methods and practices (though more general questions might be better asked in Community Chat.)
All these different forums have Notices posted at the top that make for good reading, as they explain what does (and what does not) go on there.
Dig in! D&D of all stripes, Pathfinder, and Free-form games are abundant here. Get you some!