the platform i will be using is RPGMaker or something similar

Usually these sorts of "game construction" tools support only one (or a small number) of scripting languages. Modern versions of RPGMaker, for example, use Ruby (or something Ruby-like).

So you should pick the tool you're going to use first, and then learn whatever language it demands of you for scripting your games. Usually the tool in question will have documentation or tutorials that can get you started with the scripting aspect.

Well even though i have no knowledge of learning to program, i can still give some advice, that could be entirely wrong so be warned.

From what I've learned, its incredibly hard to make a game right off the bat, everyone mainly says you need to ATLEAST get the basics down before making a simple game, and depending on what genre of the game is, the animation, etc. the language varies, so if you could specify that, it would be great!

From what I've learned, its incredibly hard to make a game right off the bat, everyone mainly says you need to ATLEAST get the basics down before making a simple game, and depending on what genre of the game is, the animation, etc. the language varies, so if you could specify that, it would be great!

im a writer by passion. recently decided to try telling a story through a game instead of a book.... but i have no idea where to start. the platform i will be using is RPGMaker or something similar... other than that im at a loss

i have absolutely zero knowledge of coding, which language i should learn, etc. Is there a certain language that is best for RPGM-type games?

I would recommend starting at the beginning, using capital letters at the beginning of sentences. There are posts identical to yours posted here daily, could you not find what you was looking for in those posts? If not, I would have expected your post to be more specific on what you required.

As you have mentioned RPGMaker I assume you have read through their website, played a few demos to get a idea of what sort of games it is capable of producing and understand it uses a scripting language called RGSS2 based on Ruby.

If what I have assumed is correct, I am not sure what you are looking to get from this topic. If you generally just wanted peoples opinions on getting into programming, many other posts cover this, including the FAQ.

I hope I do not offend anyone from this message but generally you get more from people if you put more into your posts. Without knowing more about your requirements or interests I am just going to recommend you check out https://www.khanacademy.org/.

Good luck

From what I've learned, its incredibly hard to make a game right off the bat, everyone mainly says you need to ATLEAST get the basics down before making a simple game, and depending on what genre of the game is, the animation, etc. the language varies, so if you could specify that, it would be great!

This is true if you are learning to program and building the game that way. If you are using a tool like RPGMaker or Adventure Game Creator, this is less true.

the best thing to start with is really small. something like pong. that is the best for real starters.