diff --git a/StandAlone/paths.lua b/StandAlone/paths.lua
index ebc0149f..a73439fb 100644
--- a/StandAlone/paths.lua
+++ b/StandAlone/paths.lua
@@ -69,6 +69,7 @@ end)
 
 Event.register(defines.events.on_player_changed_position, function(event)
     local player = Game.get_player(event)
+    if player and player.valid and game.tick > 10 then else return end
     if player.afk_time > 300 then return end
     local surface = player.surface
     local pos = player.position