Suggested tools for a beginner hobbyist gamedev?
As a kid I used to spend hours making games in the StarCraft map editor and I keep having ideas for games but not doing anything with them beyond thinking.
Here are the core aspects needed for the game that I would like to play around trying to create.
A PVE, CCG, where one opens packs to collect cards and build decks to battle through enemies and bosses.
I would also like to be able to build an explorable island, most likely top down, I was thinking RPGmaker style or even whatever the game "CardAire" was made on, something simple is all I need really.
I am sure that there are SO MANY factors that I haven't even considered which will become large hurdles to overcome, but some pointers as to where to get started and which tools are best to use would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance