So I really want to make a game and I have some ideas that I think are pretty good, and I have a reasonable amount of coding knowledge (I made a decent platformer engine one semester), and I know I can handle the graphics.

But how do you get started? I mean I've just been out of the work flow for awhile, been focusing on special effects and machining and digital paint, it's been a long time since I've programmed anything.

When I think about the metric shit ton of work that I'm going to have to do to get this game out of my head and into my car (or pc, whatever) it seems really daunting. Wish I could split the workload up but none of my friends have any type of skill set.

Oh well, one step at a time I suppose. Having these kinds of problems is a pretty great feeling.

P.S.
If anyone who has programming experience wants to help out, even if it's just with the "theory" aspects of the game I'd greatly appreciate it.