diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/dynamic/dynamic_rulesets_midround.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/dynamic/dynamic_rulesets_midround.dm
index defc47e8..06b6e80e 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/dynamic/dynamic_rulesets_midround.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/dynamic/dynamic_rulesets_midround.dm
@@ -259,6 +259,9 @@
 		if(is_centcom_level(player.z))
 			living_players -= player // We don't autotator people in CentCom
 			continue
+		if(is_away_level(player.z))
+			living_players -= player //We also don't autotator people in exiled roles / VR
+			continue
 		if(player.mind && (player.mind.special_role || player.mind.antag_datums?.len > 0))
 			living_players -= player // We don't autotator people with roles already