First off, I am a total noob, this is my first time with RPG Maker VX (And any RPG Maker!), so I'm learning by a lot of trial and error, and especially using the "What's this?" function. So please use as simple as possible language, and even pictures would be a great help x_x!


Okay so, I have an Inn where there are a bunch of NPCs in it, just hanging out. One NPC is wanting me to do a fetch quest for food ingredients, once it's completed, it asks if I would like to eat, if I say yes, the screen fades to black, and when it comes back, new music is supposed to be playing, all the NPCs are supposed to be gone, and the area is supposed to look smokey, like a fire is going on. (whew, long sentence)

So, my problem is... I have no idea how to make the part where after it fades to black happen! My idea is that I want all of the NPCs to be moved to a Church building I created during that fade to black. Also, when the player walks out of the inn, I want the area to have that red firey glow over the screen, but again.. I have no idea how to make that happen.

Please, any help is greatly appreciated, and also... I have no idea how to properly use "variables" "common events" or "switches" so far, I've only figured out how to use Self Switches, so please explain in detail.  Thanks a ton