Hi, posting here in case it was missed in the series forum - thinking of learning EWJ 1 and 2 in future, got good experience in platformers and reasonably technical things, which would you recommend I pick up first?

I'd start with whichever you find more fun/interesting. Be aware though that EWJ 2 has more RNG issues because of puppy love.

Also feel free to stop by our EWJ Discord, we have people who run both games who you can chat with and ask any questions! https://discord.gg/Ybhnhp