DarkBASIC and C++

A few weeks ago, I was having trouble with my code editor for my game-making software (DarkBASIC Professional). It was not allowing me to save my projects, which I'm sure you all can imagine was VERY annoying. I mean, there I was, just coding away, and BOOM!, I couldn't save my progress. Very bothersome. 

However, I finally fixed the problem...just as I was really getting into learning C++!

Now I have a bit of an issue...I REALLY want to continue learning C++, but I also want to begin working on a game idea I've had for ages. I finally know what I want the game to be, I know what kind of style I'm going for...really the only things I need in order to complete it now are time and patience, as well as a certain .dll file to expand the game's functionality and improve performance. 

I guess I'll do both.