kooltool is a small game making tool for making top-down 2d worlds in which characters explore and converse with non-player characters. It intends to be accessible to the absolute beginner by integrating the tools necessary to fully edit the graphic, audio, and textual assets required to make a game, and by presenting those tools in context so edits are reflected instantly. It also allows for annotating projects with notes and doodles to bridge the gap between sketching a design and implementing it.
(kooltool isn't finished, and only the graphic/scripting components exist atm - it will be in a much more complete state by the time april rolls around, though)