diff --git a/code/modules/mob/new_player/new_player.dm b/code/modules/mob/new_player/new_player.dm
index d31bd5afe5..bf85e501fc 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/new_player/new_player.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/new_player/new_player.dm
@@ -134,7 +134,7 @@
 	if(href_list["observe"])
 		var/alert_time = ticker?.current_state <= GAME_STATE_SETTING_UP ? 1 : round(config.respawn_time/10/60)
 
-		if(tgui_alert(src,"Are you sure you wish to observe? You will have to wait up to [alert_time] minute\s before being able to spawn into the game!","Player Setup",list("Yes","No")) == "Yes")
+		if(tgui_alert(src,"Are you sure you wish to observe? If you do, make sure to not use any knowledge gained from observing if you decide to join later.","Player Setup",list("Yes","No")) == "Yes")
 			if(!client)	return 1
 
 			//Make a new mannequin quickly, and allow the observer to take the appearance