[Baalz]

Check out the Strategy Index sticky to for some insightful write ups that people have done about different facets of the game, nations in particular. It's a whole lot of information there, but a good place to start might be to pick a nation that you like and play around with some of the different suggestions written in the relevant strategy guide. It kinda gets you in the head of somebody with more experience playing that nation and limits the scope a bit while you're trying to get your bearings.