Idea absolute noob here... Where do I even start? I have the concepts and images of the game

[Sk9]

Which program should I download? there is so much I don't know. Im still wading through the resources page here.
a list of first this then that would be super helpful.

I can sort it out once have a list to work with.

tia Sk9

 

[Willøw]

To use Essentials, you only need RPG Maker XP (paid program, but its constanly having offers at lower prices, rarely )

Then Watch the updated tutorial series from Thundaga on Youtube to understand the Basic of the engine