"Goober" - I admit this is slightly not what you are asking but why not just do something that has already been done - a clone (preferably a popular clone). In a nutshell, you now have an end result - there is no reason why you cannot add your own touches. If you do a clone, you already know how the game will play and could (technically) pre-empt how it was put together. You can then just break down the gameplay. Something like Pac-Man is good.
I think a clone is a good idea as you have a clear goal - it doesn't mean it is easy to do, you'll just know what you have to achieve.
Plus, it will make it easier for you to get help - coz other people have done clones - so just pick a popular clone (pac-man, space invaders - you get my point).
I think a clone is a good idea as you have a clear goal - it doesn't mean it is easy to do, you'll just know what you have to achieve.
Plus, it will make it easier for you to get help - coz other people have done clones - so just pick a popular clone (pac-man, space invaders - you get my point).