Welcome!
Most of the information on the forums is still very valid and useful.
The Newcomers forum doesn't get as many visitors as the regular DBP forum, hence the delayed response.
Don't be paralyzed... just think of your learning as a series of questions... "how do i do this? how do i do that?"
If the help section (F1) in the editor leaves you stumped, just search the forums or ask for specifics here!
A better way to search may be on google (site:forum.thegamecreators.com your text here)
Keep asking questions, and you'll keep getting answers. Answers are much better than questions!