Starting

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I would suggest just getting the rulebook and casebook. Getting one without the other is an exercise in futility for first time users of either. Read the case book, and then look up the rules as you go along. IMO, that is a far better method than just reading the rulebook as it is not exactly a literary masterpiece. Yes, eventually you will be able to just "read" bits and pieces of the rulebook, but for now, don't overwhelm yourself. As for the illustrated rulebook, it is a bit like a primer, it won't have much real use as you get a bit more experienced.