Welcome to the game farmdog, don't own a farmtruck do you?
Yes a steep learning curve and no short cuts. That appeals to me and you really do need to learn so stuff. A few actual sessions with an official Trainer or someone who knows his stuff, there are of course windbags in every game, and you can climb that curve and avoid mistakes. Give it a year and not a few months.
Good Hunting or Mud Moving whichever you prefer <S>
fuzeman