If you're playing at hours when inhouse pugs or mixes are active, 100% play in those. If there aren't inhouses running, look to ring for other teams as its a good way to meet people in the community and adjust to a team environment without actually being on a team. If you're unable to pug or ring, it's wayyyyy better to play TF2Center than Faceit, unless you're a med main. If you're nice on TF2Center and ask for help, more experienced players are willing to give advice. The important thing is DO NOT MED AS A NEW PLAYER. Some people through tantrums when new players are on med, more so than just being annoyed but actually reporting you and ragequitting and stuff. Overall, TF2Center should be your last resort for pick up games, but are not completely worthless at a low level.