DO NOT USE AUTOSTART.... unless you use Erase event, it will keep on happening. It is the source of your problems... Also, you do not need to use switches for everything... Set the event to Player Touch, and it will only do the event when you step on it... Don't worry, I was VERY confused at first... I'm working on a newbies guide to RMXP, by the way, which will include video... Might take awhile, but it's worth it if I help at least one newbie