diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index 64ce5db..0267720 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -288,7 +288,7 @@ else
 	
 	function mana.hud_add(playername)
 		local player = minetest.get_player_by_name(playername)
-		id = player:hud_add({
+		local id = player:hud_add({
 			hud_elem_type = "text",
 			position = { x = 0.5, y=1 },
 			text = mana.manastring(playername),