Thanks for the info, I feel this is going to take some time:D
Nothing is overnight, especially something like this which really does require a bit more general knowledge and understanding compared to the plug and play cookie cutter forums out there.
If you love the UI and concept behind NodeBB early is the best time to jump on board so you can learn and understand the new features as they roll out 🙂 Hey I run a bunch of vb forums and this is like a totally new experience for me. Put the time in and you'll get out of it what you're looking for.