If you'll note, I put RPG maker VX as the title because that's the version I have, I don't have any experience with any of the other Comp ones, But I do have some experience with the PS2 RPG maker 2 & 3.
Basic Q&A You havn't even posted and your learning.
Q: How do I compress my data into that ice-cube thing?
A: Go to file, and select compress data, from there you can select the file it will be saved to, and if you want to encrypt the data (make it so no one can steal the graphics or special scripts used), and/or include the Run-Time-Package (RTP) (for people that don't have RPGmaker)
Q: How do I create another map?
A: You automatically start out with a map, (usually used for the overworld) right click this map and select "new map" voila, you created a "sub map" it is just like any other map, but a sub because it's under the overworld "file" if you want another such file, then select the file at the top of the map list, right-click, and select new map. Use this to organize you maps for easy access.
Q: How do I use custom graphics/music?
A: For graphics you place them in the appropriate graphics file, a title screen will be placed in system, characters in the characters file, etc.
Same goes for music, Background music goes in the BGM file, Sound Effects go in the SE file, etc.
NOTE FOR GRAPHICS: If you are using a single, character, face, etc. Place a $ at the front of the filename, and all characters are automatically moved up 4 pixels for a better effect, to cancel this, place a ! at the front of the filename.
Solution, remove the use of a self switch. (uncheck the self switch) And move it to the second page, that way it will run the events here, then the events on the next page. (But you still need to set the graphic and move route if you want any)
