Game design(programs)

Okay, a friend of myne wants to get into game design. I told him to stick to simple stuff first, but he insisted and said he knows more than I think. So he asked what or where he should start with. A game engine like [color=#003366]Game Maker, [color=black]or[/color] [url=“http://www.3dstate.com/”]3D State, [/color][color=black]etc. Or should he get a team or create his own engine. I told him if he is going to use a game engine, get [url=“http://www.garagegames.com/”]torque. Its a great engine, and can go detailed. But he doesn’t want to pay $100 unless completly necessary. (Money needed somewhere in here for a good game :ponder: ) But anyways, hes over hanging out and is still at the moment, persisting I ask on forums for recomendations and program names and locations. sigh[/color]
Never listens. :puzzle: [color=black]
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