Here are some fade functions by Magellen. You gotta be in 800*600 and full screen exclusive mode... Not sure if they work in classic tho..
Function fade_to_black(Seconds)
Done=0
Time=Timer()
EndTime#=Time+(Seconds*1000)
Step#=EndTime#-Time
Repeat
T#=Timer()-Time
Perc#=T#/Step#
T1=255-(255*Perc#)
If T1<0 then T1=0 : Done=1
Set Gamma T1,T1,T1
Sync
Until Done=1
Endfunction
`fade from black
Function fade_from_black(Seconds)
Done=0
Time=Timer()
EndTime#=Time+(Seconds*1000)
Step#=EndTime#-Time
Repeat
T#=Timer()-Time
Perc#=T#/Step#
T1=(255*Perc#)
If T1>255 then T1=255 : Done=1
Set Gamma T1,T1,T1
Sync
Until Done=1
Endfunction
2) Load your image and paste it.
Load Image "yourimage.whatever",1
Paste Image 1,x,y
3) 3 Same thing. Try an animated sprite as well. If you bought photoshop it should be doable with that. I dont have the money for Photoshop so your on your own on that one.
4) No. It will get a little advanced with the punch and kick zones. But you can try. It may be a bit of a bundle at first. Explore the language and learn a few commands before jumping into a large game. Try small games that teach you basics and physics such as Pong.
Cheers
RPGamer