Thanks guys. It looks complicated. True or no?
This is a game that keeps giving... agree with the statement of easy to play, and hard to master.
If you are starting out select an Easy starting point nation. The tooltips are superb, allowing you to drill down into any topic. Start out with your own small goals,
It is often the unintentional outcomes that provide the most enjoyment (and frustration). Not everything will go to plan (succession will create chaos), especially when you start out and is still busy learning the game. And if you are interested in a specific topic there are Youtube videos that will explain it.
If everything goes to plan Paradox will be supporting the game for a number of years, and it will mature. CK2 had an 8-year run, unheard of with most games.