Board Thread:Dark Souls/@comment-1852943-20130329204242

Here are some newbie questions for regarding summoning and co-op.

Is there a polite method for "looking for group" or otherwise seeking assistance in game?

How does one make oneself available to be summoned, should I wish to assist others?

I read somewhere that XBox users can user the private chat function while playing DS; do PS3 users have that option?

Are there side-quests or battles only available in co-op?

As always, if any of this has already been explained elsewhere, please point me in the right direction and I will whip myself repeatedly. Thanks! 