Tokens

[Sol]

Ok just so I can get this straight can someone clear this up for me, I think I understand but just want confirmation because I am not 100% certain on how this token thingy works.

What I understand is this:
If you want to look for a token you specify the level you are looking for(if that level hasn't already been taken on that planet), write a few rps and get to a point where a mod has to reply and give you a "clue"(which is basically inventing a story for you to follow to get that token) to find it, then you just go with the flow.

So am I correct or just horribly misinformed? If that is correct is there any more to it? Also I would like to apologize for asking such a question that I know has been answered before, I just can't find where it was fully explained and decided to just go ahead and ask here.

Thanks to whomever helps me out, and please excuses my horrible ignorance.