diff --git a/code/modules/mob/new_player/new_player_vr.dm b/code/modules/mob/new_player/new_player_vr.dm
index d92df608590..10ad4dba14c 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/new_player/new_player_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/new_player/new_player_vr.dm
@@ -49,5 +49,6 @@
 
 	//Final popup notice
 	if (!pass)
-		alert(src,"There were problems with spawning your character. Check your message log for details.","Error","OK")
+		spawn()
+			alert(src,"There were problems with spawning your character. Check your message log for details.","Error","OK")
 	return pass