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When you import a chipset / tileset, you can double click on the background of the image. If you do, that color should start blinking, which means it is now the transparent color. Some chipsets are made without a transparent color by default, and so you'll have to manually select the color you want to be transparent. I worked with rpg maker for over 3 years before I figured that one out >.<