Is MP easy to get into for someone lacking competitive RTS experience?

Hi, I've been looking for an online strategy game for a while and AoE2 DE seems to be one of most popular ones. I've played aoe before, not online or competitive though. While I'm willing to watch some tutorials from time to time, I really don't like having to read/study the meta or memorizing strict building orders etc. (that's why I can't get into MOBAs), so I was wondering how AoE2 is like in that regards. In short, can you learn by playing? I'm not looking to reach higher skill tiers obviously. Thanks!