calling all Victoria veterans- the "help a noob" thread

[Hooahguy]

Ok so I just ordered Vicky 1 (I didnt get Revolutions yet, I will if I like the original), and it should come in a week or so.

So now that I finally took the plunge and bought Vicky, a game that I had always resisted buying because it scared me and yet entranced me at the same time, I will need help, since this is my first Paradox game.

Stupid, I know.

So, I am reading a guide by some guy named "november," so that gets me started on the bare basics, I guess, but it just covers the bare basics, as I said.

Is there anything else I should know before I start? Vicky veterans, Im looking straight at you.