So I noticed that the engine is so unfamiliar to me. I was wondering is it because its more suited around people who are familiar with 3d modeling software? Like does knowing 3ds make it easier to understand? I am just curious becuase if so I am going to study that to understand it even more. because I am insanely unfamiliar with 3d programs which I think is why I have so many issues understanding the engine
I personally think that it’s not easier when you have used a 3d program before -> sounds strange, but in my opinion the engine is easier when you have played games like anno (you also have to build/place stuff, you have to create blueprints - trading networks .,…) 
But it’s never bad when you have experience with a 3d program, because then you already have the feeling how everything should look like in a 3d map 