strategy - What area of gaming would you like to focus on? There's many parts - programming and graphics/3d modeling require a bit of computer knowledge. Scripting is a little easier and is easier to pick up, LUA is a great scripting program. If you can get good with it, you can get into some good projects. If you're an artist, start with concept drawings and learn texturing (Photoshop). If you like modeling and animation, start with Milkshape 3D (free) and 3d World Studio. If you like level design, find a good FPS and use the level editor to make your own levels for the game. If you're a musician, work on making soundtrack stuff to set moods.
Once you got some skill going, head over to gamedev.net and talk with people working on projects. Finding a good or stable one is hard to find at times, but rewarding. =)







