I've put a lot of hours into this game over the years.
Id never really played any games like this before and was very confused at the beginning. the tutorials didn't help at all and there are so many different systems to learn that it becomes very overwhelming very quickly.
I was fortunate enough to have been introduced to the gameplay through the multiplayer mode with my friends. aside from a dedicated tutorial mode that limits the scope of the features while you learn, playing with experienced friends can be great because they can answer your questions and help protect you so you can survive through the occasional tedium.