I have posted some tips on where to start out when you just started programming.
If you are caught in a bind with how hard darkbasic is then I have some tips to get you up to the programming a game level.
I have been programming for a year now and I have found this way to help me and I think this way will help you. I started out like you did and everyone else knowing nothing but programming is very confusing and I could never make a game with out years of learning. I have come up with a good way to teach yourself programming in a year.
Step one:
Go to:
http://www.gamemaker.nl
This is a free 2d game maker. Yes it is very eazy!
It uses a drag and drop interface that allows users to make there game with ease. Game maker also has language of it's own it's eazy and very close to the dark basic language so once you learn that dark basic should be easy.
You could pay a register fee to get 3D game maker and then go from there.
Step two:
Get the book. On this site they have a book that you can read that will explain everything you need to know.
Step three:
Start making you game and don't be afraid to ask questions!
I have two year experience with game maker so even though this isn't the game maker form I can help with any game maker related questions.
