The reason I'm asking for a programmer is because I have, in fact, tried to program this game myself but when creating the levels I somehow always come across a critical problem-Sonic will go permanently into rolling mode and the player has no control over him. I do intend to make the cutscenes and write the story's script (Robotnik will talk, but probably only in text). As I've said before, I may or may not have sorted the music. I definitely have concepts but I will probably end up doing covers of existing music myself.
I do realise where your coming from but anytime I try to teach myself I just end up cofusing myself. I will have a real, working part in this project but a programmer and level tile artist is something I will need.
I will come up with something to show you but I just need some more time. The wait will be worth it, I promise.