read 8 chapters of C++ for dummies, have a commodore 64... I've always wanted to program my own RPG and this is as close as I've been. No there isn't a little birdie who walks u though a tutorial but the help guide is just that (helpful). u could do as I did and print all the info u aren't familiar with for quick reference. If u know the book, "Gardens of Imagination"... u should have no prob. with this!!!!