So, maybe there is a better forum for this, I don't know, but... Keep hearing about playing on vassal and just wondering how is a good way to get started on that. is there a website that gives a good rundown on how to get started? or a good tutorial? Do a lot of people play on there?

YEAH

this is a top notch guide:

http://www.afewmaneuvers.com/_/afm-articles/x-wing/another-guide-to-playing-x-wing-on-vassal-r118

And there's a big community of players at Team Covenant. There have been 3 vassal tournaments (I participated in the last 2), and some big teams, multi-mission campaigns as well (one is ongoing as I understand it).

Thanks for the info, I'll have to look into that.