diff --git a/depends.txt b/depends.txt
index 8f383eb..09060cc 100644
--- a/depends.txt
+++ b/depends.txt
@@ -1,2 +1,2 @@
-default
+default?
 fire?
diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index 4f58a8a..915ab70 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -164,7 +164,7 @@ lightning.strike = function(pos)
 	end
 
 	-- perform block modifications
-	if rng:next(1,10) > 1 then
+	if not default or rng:next(1,10) > 1 then
 		return
 	end
 	pos2.y = pos2.y - 1