Better to stay to yourself or get involved as a new player?

[Antineum]

I joined yesterday and I honestly don't know what's going on. The player base seems really advanced and most of the people playing have been playing for years. I feel like this is a very hard game to get into.

[Antityranicals]

You'll get into it eventually. Answer your issues for a few months, and your nation will start to become what you want it to be, based upon your choices. There's also lots on the forums which you can check out. Maybe even write some factbooks.

[Thepeopl]

You found the forum! Well done.
You are now based in TNP. There are thousands of regions, so if you are into rpg, you can visit North Ustaynga or the glorious nations of Iwaku if you are into politics, you can joint the World Assembly. Or run for delegate/ officer in your region.
You can card farm. You can make a gazillion puppets, you can join the off site discord forum.

I play since February of this year. So, really just a noob here. I would recommend getting involved.

[Isles of Metanoia]

Don't give up hope. My nation has been deleted multiple times and I have often to start from scratch every time but the rewards are worth it.