I don't want to trip too hard since it's my first time, and I've never done psychedelics before, so is half an 1/8 good? Would I get any visuals?
You can trick yourself into thinking some stuff is happening at such low doses, but at standard doses (3.5 grams) you will not be able to avoid what's happening, which is kind of the point of 'tripping'. If you can afford it though, yeah, sure, work your way up.
you would probably get mild visuals, a half 8th is a good starting point, but it may just leave you wanting more.
Well, could I take half then wait awhile and see how it is, then take the other half if I want more? If so, how long should I wait, and will that affect the trip in any other way?
honestly if i were to suggest a dosage for a first time tripper i would say between 2-2.5 grams dried. that way you arent left wanting more but it isnt so intense that you get overwhelmed. i wouldnt recommend taking half and then half later, seems like a bit of a waste IMO. if you decide to do that i wouldnt wait more than 3 hours after taking the first half (factor in an hour to initially come up)
i would just do an eighth. That's what I did my first time and it was great. An eighth is what I believe one should take in order to feel like that are really on a shroom trip. It's not like really insane, but it's not weak either. Then again I'm kind of a big person (6'4") so certain doses may have different affects on people.