I have got a little tired scouring the internet for a beginner league, anyone know of any that are currently doing signups? Well for that matter any league at all? Preferably one that doesn't have a rule book that rivals "War and Peace" which seems to be a popular trend. Any help is appreciated.

You might want to check this subforum out, that league is starting soon.

There might be timezone problems, though.

Thanks for the plug... was about to come and do it myself

You could also try the Absolute Beginners League. There is a sub-forum with details here.