1. i'm pretty sure it should work for you if you install the run time package (= RTP) under the "rpgmaker vx ace" label from here https://www.rpgmakerweb.com/run-time-package
2. thank you for letting me know this happened!!!! I was under the impression the RTP would be within the files I uploaded and that installing the game alone would be enough (i'll see how to fix that!)