Hocus Focus!

I am currently finishing off my second project with RPG Maker VX Ace. It is a RPG version of Metal Gear Solid. I have endeavoured to do the graphics in the game myself instead of relying on the standard tile sets and graphics.

This lead me to my first problem as I have had to learn how to use the open source image editing program GIMP to do the graphics as Paint (which I am most familiar with) does not support layers. After I had learnt how to use it, it was plain sailing.

I have cheated a little and used the concept art of the enemy troopers instead of drawing them myself. But the backgrounds and tile sets were all created by me.

While knee deep in learning the intricacies of RPG Maker VX Ace and Gimp I am hitting a small issue. I am finding it hard to focus on one game at a time.

I seem to have loads of ideas for a game and really develop them into workable concepts but I get easily side tracked with new ideas. The problem being that I would rather do the more creative stuff than fiddle around fine tweaking technical issues. 

I'm not a finisher. I have alot of good ideas but very little follow through. My teacher told me this when I was seven so it must be true. I am determined to do this though. Perhaps setting goals and milestone might get me to be more productive.

I have decided not to start anything new until I have finished my current project absolutely 100%. I need to stick to this rule or I'll end up with a stack of half-finished projects.