diff --git a/code/controllers/subsystem/ticker.dm b/code/controllers/subsystem/ticker.dm
index 705ceaa9615..321288bded1 100755
--- a/code/controllers/subsystem/ticker.dm
+++ b/code/controllers/subsystem/ticker.dm
@@ -164,6 +164,7 @@ SUBSYSTEM_DEF(ticker)
 			if(!discord_alerted)
 				discord_alerted = TRUE
 				send2chat("<@&[CONFIG_GET(string/game_alert_role_id)]> New round starting on [SSmapping.config.map_name], [CONFIG_GET(string/servername)]! \nIf you wish to be pinged for game related stuff, go to <#[CONFIG_GET(string/role_assign_channel_id)]> and assign yourself the roles.", CONFIG_GET(string/chat_announce_new_game)) // Skyrat EDIT -- role pingcurrent_state = GAME_STATE_PREGAME
+			current_state = GAME_STATE_PREGAME
 			change_lobbyscreen() //SKYRAT EDIT ADDITION
 			//Everyone who wants to be an observer is now spawned
 			create_observers()