OuterSelfSwitch Extended Plugin (MV/MZ)

CRH Outer Self Switch Extended (RPG Maker MV + MZ)

Description

CRH Outer Self Switch Extended is an advanced utility plugin for RPG Maker MV that allows you to control Self Switches (A–D) of other events on the current map with powerful filtering options.

Based on the original OuterSelfSwitch.js by Yoji Ojima, this extended version introduces new ways to target events, enabling complex event logic without relying on heavy common events or scripting.

This plugin is ideal for puzzles, environmental interactions, traps, map-wide mechanics, and dynamic world states. 

Key Features

Turn Self Switches A–D of other events ON, OFF, or TOGGLE

Target events by:

- Specific Event ID

- Event ID range

- All events on the map

- Region ID

- Comment tags (event page comments)

- Meta tags (event note box)

Combine Region + Tag or Region + Meta filters

Batch operations across multiple events

Lightweight and easy to use

No external engines required

Fully compatible with standard RPG Maker MV systems

Available Operations

on      → turns the self switch ON

off     → turns the self switch OFF

toggle  → toggles the current state

Basic Usage Examples

OuterSelfSwitch on 3 A

OuterSelfSwitch off 5 C

OuterSelfSwitch toggle 7 B

OuterSelfSwitch off all A

Event ID Range

OuterSelfSwitch on 1 A to 15 A

OuterSelfSwitch toggle 5 B to 10 B

Comment Tag Filter (Event Page Comments)

Event comment:

ice_tile

Plugin command:

OuterSelfSwitch on tag ice_tile A

Meta Tag Filter (Event Note Box)

Event Note:

<ice_tile>

Plugin Command:

OuterSelfSwitch on meta ice_tile A

Region Filter

OuterSelfSwitch on region 33 A

Combined Filters

Region + Comment Tag:

OuterSelfSwitch on region 33 tag ice_tile A

Region + Meta Tag:

OuterSelfSwitch on region 33 meta ice_tile A

Notes

Affects only events on the current map

Designed to be compatible with most event-control plugins

Works entirely through plugin commands

Designed specifically for RPG Maker MV and MZ

License

Based on OuterSelfSwitch.js by Yoji Ojima

Released under the MIT License

Extensions and additional features:

© 2026 Crhistoffer — Released under the MIT License

You are free to use, modify, and distribute this plugin in both free and commercial projects, as long as the copyright notice is preserved.

Resumo (Português do Brasil)

Este plugin permite controlar Self Switches (A–D) de outros eventos no RPG Maker MV de forma avançada, usando ID de evento, regiões, comentários, meta tags ou combinações entre eles.
É ideal para puzzles, mapas interativos, armadilhas e sistemas complexos sem precisar de muitos eventos comuns ou scripts.