playtest help

i just bought rpg maker the other day and i must say i'm kinda disappointed.
you see, i can create maps and events just fine i just can't test them to make sure they are actually working
i bring up the playtest window and as soon as i hit "start" i get an error message telling me it can't find my map.
at first i thought it was a problem with vista, but alas when trying it on my older computer installed with windows XP, the same thing happened.

if you can help it'd be greatly appreciated, i don't want my 60$ to be a waste.
thanks.

Y'know, this is why you really should use the free trial first to see if it's for you or not. =_=;;


Let's start with some simple questions.

1. Are you using the official English version?
2. Do you have a set starting point and map for your character?
3. Did you alter any of the scripts?

Hi
Just checking one thing, on the map have you created a player start point?
To do this you rightclick in the location where you want your character to be when you start the game and select 'Players starting position'

Hope this helps

Bluephoenix12