girl, I've played with people at level 100 who didn't know basic mechs. i promise you that paying like bare minimum attention and having your monitor on is enough.
(also, as a sprout, you're expected to not know shit from fuck, it's ok)
eugh.. rughh.. i know.. i know.. i have to be strong......... eventually... i have to be strong enough. to get the one thing i want most in this game. beaver