or just the very basics?

I've played three games and I find myself just blindly going through motions so far. Not really getting the bigger picture yet.

Sulla's guide has been helpful, though.

I played the tutorial, it shows you the basics to the game.
I highly reconmit it for beginers.

Sulla is doing a walk through on Noble. It is pposted in the general thread. It has only got 4 days worth so far, but may be of use.