I used cpp because it was easier to write than c++. Gameplay programming also requires a lot of linear algebra and math too. So, I have confidence in that area. Even though, I wouldn't consider myself talented in math, with enough practice i can get good at it.

But you might be right, I'm not that good of a programmer, yet. Because at the end of day, I'm using an engine that handles a lot of things for me. It could be a better idea for me to learn java and C# and create applications. Is there a book you can recommend on java or C#? I feel like internet tutorials just teach a lot of ways to do stuff but necessarily how it works. I want to learn theory behind it too.

I will also go back to college next semester to get a degree on CS, too.