The grind for resources is most of the game. You explore and build based off resources to make it easier.

That said I think you should avoid this game. I really like it since I have nothing but time to kill and don't mind the grind. But if grind for resources is something that bothers you then you should just look elsewhere for a game.

Not to put the game down at all, I have 1000 + hours playing it so far, it is great for what it is but if you don't like the basis of it then you should steer clear.