While I can certainly see why the environment for Ilium can be kind of intimidating, there's no need to be!
The GM team is committed to making Ilium as good as it can be, and that can't happen without the players. We don't bite, promise.
(Although maybe unanun does, I dunno. Have you seen that avatar? Yeesh.)
So go ahead and submit an application! We're always open to new members and will help you in whatever ways we can. We won't baby you or hold your hand through Ilium, but we'll give you whatever tools or help you might need in this crazy world!