Your delegation when I came on board was a definite help - it gave me a bit of oomph in my early voting, so thanks again. I'm not far off doubling that delegation with my earned points, and looking forward to that moment (gamification being what it is)!
I'm far less worried about being at the bottom of the food chain, in these aquatic terms (although I'm concerned about the species-ism - fish must naturally want to be mammals). The graph looks about what one would expect, but as per many other posts, it's worth noting the value some of those higher lifeforms actually add to the Steem experience. I'd rather try to write a good post once a week than spam the blockchain for points.
(this from someone posting Nanoblock pictures)
I think you are on the right path. I think it's about engaging with people to build connections. There are people who share your love of music and games. Seek them out!