Newbie to RPG Maker

Hi there. I recently redeemed RPG Maker VX Ace on Steam. With nothing else to do, I finally decided to open the program—mostly out of nostalgia for some childhood masterpieces. I’m completely new to the system and have never made a game before; I’ve only dabbled with a few engines (and honestly, it was more of a "coding vibe" than actual programming). Could you give me some tips on where to start and let me know if the version I got is any good? Unfortunately, I live in a country where the exchange rate makes the dollar very expensive, so MV—which seems to be the most popular one—costs around 200 for me. Thanks for your patience.