Except they had a really nice manual that (tried to) explain at least the basics. If i remember correctly it was a two part thing with volo and elemeninster taking turns in explaining stuff.
Oh no, I don't mean UI and / or mechanics. I had some prior exposure to DnD at this point, so this was not a problem.
I mean the story. I felt like a (supposed) protagonist whom both earth and sun are revolving around, but with a complete memory wipe.