There's a reason this is at the top of the downloads section. Really brings VaM scenes to the next level. Seriously, check any major scene creator and timeline is in the credits.
For newer people to the plugin, yeah, at first it can be daunting, but checkout Acid Bubbles wiki and you'll be up and running with the basics in no time. You can also find a scene that uses timeline, go into edit mode and "break things" and poke around. It's a great way to learn!