New To Programming: What Language Is Right For Me?

Currently I am only familiar with HTML. While I cannot write code for other web languages I have been very successful in "lightly" modifying existing code to suit my needs in the following languages: javascript, PHP, CSS, MYSQL, XML, and Perl. I am a long time Windows user and care little for cross platform languages like Java. I have nothing against Java, just saying that if I learn a Windows only programming language like C# it wont be a negative thing for me. I only plan on developing programs for my personal "non-profit" needs.

I am a quick learner, learn quickly from trial and error, and am looking for the path of least resistance. Currently the project I have my eyes set on is creating a Virtual Game Table. Examples include: MapTool, Fantasy Grounds, and Klooge.Werks. Would C# or Python be ideal? I know C# has Visual Studio and is a very popular language. Any suggestions or feedback would be most appreciated.

Generally these programs allow players to connect online to play pen and paper based games (Dungeons & Dragons for example) together. They have dice rollers, macro support, various types of text modifications (color, size, font, bold/italics/underline, etc...), drawing tools (simple like MS-Paint), multiple layers for graphics, fog-of-war, etc... The last two links above link to screen shots of the programs if your interested in what one of these programs generally looks like.

Any information, links, or feedback would be most appreciated.

It's rude to multi-spam forums with a question. Ask in the right place, in one place, and respect the answers. You already asked on gamedev, so look at the answers there.

That's partly correct, there ARE times when you can ask in multiple locations.

The times you should NOT ask (again) are:
- If you've received an answer on your problem
- You're spamming multiple forums trying to get a FAST answer.

In this case it's not a black and white answer, so his question here is fine.

@ Modmiddy

It is polite to point to the other forums that you have posted too, this way when we reply we can see what answers you've already gotten and not have to repeat anything.

If either of you 3 have more questions please PM me, and leave this thread as intended for answers to his question.

I didn't mean to ruffle any feathers. In the past I've found that the Dev Shed community is made up primarily of professionals or non-professionals with professional level skill. I've found GameDev to be a place for newbies to pro's to gather but generally speaking it is a very different environment than Dev Shed. I felt it was necessary to post in both to make sure I received feedback from both audiences. The GameDev.Net thread can be found here.