Torque Solution Question

Hi,

I'm sure you all have seen this question before but I would like to ask none the less. I'm in the process of reading 3D Programming... and learning Torque Script. My goal is to eventually start working on my design ideas using the Torque Game Engine. After finishing up my tutorials I would like to begin prototyping some of my game ideas but I'm not sure what environment would be the right one for a combination of learning/experience building AND motivation/inspiration. I don't want to get discouraged by jumping into something too big for my level of expertise while at the same time I don't want to be discourage by a project that is incapable of realizing at least some of my design aesthetics (I've already given up on using NWN2 to build modules because of aesthetic reasons).

Which Torque product would you think would be the right choice for a beginner to get their feet wet but not stifle their creativity?

Thanks!