Hello and welcome to Phoenix. Where the going is tough, but we're tougher!
What faction are you currently involved with? I suggest joining V-tec or lawyers as they are the most frequently active.
Both have few players. however i'm sure they are willing to teach you what you need to know, and have some fun with. You can communicate with online faction players by the command /f followed by your text.
Maps (among other things) are "relics" they can be exchanged for "blueprints" which will allow you to craft new gear at a work bench (Work bench and relic collector can be found at HQ second floor crafting room)
You will need your junk, components, hides etc to do this.
Old guns and armor are nice to keep a hold of for later use. If it is of no use to you, you can always "science" it and break it down for a little exp boost and some extra crafting bits.
Leader modules can be used like any other item. it will then be loaded to you
pip cheap-boy. You can activate these to give your squad small buffs to various things. (this is dependent on charisma, unless your running with a set squad i would suggest not worrying about this too much just now. Ask your squad leader to explain a little more, when you find one
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NPC glitched? on second floor of what faction?
Hit f1 while in game for a list of some useful commands.
Stem.J.Sunder - Lawyers