Take all the time you need Goldy! Life is our first priority, so that should always come first before anything else.
Also, as you said; "trying to figure out how the game's gizmo works and whatnot" if you have questions about the game or forums, you're always welcome to ask me by PM or post a thread in the Help section. :)
But besides that, I haven't gotten the chance to get to know you, but in this sense it doesn't matter. I hope you do great in school, wish the best of you!