diff --git a/exp_scenario/module/commands/_types.lua b/exp_scenario/module/commands/_types.lua
index d2ade8fa..94f3e950 100644
--- a/exp_scenario/module/commands/_types.lua
+++ b/exp_scenario/module/commands/_types.lua
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 
 --[[-- Command Types - Roles
 The data types that are used with exp_roles
+A lower role index indicates it is more privileged
 
 Adds parsers for:
     role
@@ -30,7 +31,7 @@ types.lower_role =
         --- @cast result any TODO role is not a defined type
 
         local player_highest = highest_role(player)
-        if player_highest.index < result.index then
+        if player_highest.index >= result.index then
             return invalid{ "exp-commands-parse_role.lower-role" }
         else
             return valid(result)
@@ -46,7 +47,7 @@ types.lower_role_player =
 
         local other_highest = highest_role(result)
         local player_highest = highest_role(player)
-        if player_highest.index < other_highest.index then
+        if player_highest.index >= other_highest.index then
             return invalid{ "exp-commands-parse_role.lower-role-player" }
         else
             return valid(result)
@@ -62,7 +63,7 @@ types.lower_role_player_online =
 
         local other_highest = highest_role(result)
         local player_highest = highest_role(player)
-        if player_highest.index < other_highest.index then
+        if player_highest.index >= other_highest.index then
             return invalid{ "exp-commands-parse_role.lower-role-player" }
         else
             return valid(result)
@@ -78,7 +79,7 @@ types.lower_role_player_alive =
 
         local other_highest = highest_role(result)
         local player_highest = highest_role(player)
-        if player_highest.index < other_highest.index then
+        if player_highest.index >= other_highest.index then
             return invalid{ "exp-commands-parse_role.lower-role-player" }
         else
             return valid(result)