Controversial opinion: let gamedev newbies overscope if they're just doing it for fun and learning Yeah they almost certainly won't ship their idea but they'll learn a lot trying, and telling someone "don't make this thing you're excited about, make this instead" is demotivating
I understand where you're coming from but I disagree. If they're literally just noodling around for fun, no problem. But just like finishing a painting, song or short story, actually finishing games is not only integral to learning how to make them but is immensely satisfying
