diff --git a/minetest-dev.conf b/minetest-dev.conf
index 9e167fc..cb01c42 100644
--- a/minetest-dev.conf
+++ b/minetest-dev.conf
@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ initial_stuff = "default:axe_wood 1,default:torch 10,default:sapling 2,default:a
 areas.self_protection = true
 # MOBS
 remove_far_mobs = true
-mobs_spawn_protected = false
+mobs_spawn_protected = true
 mob_difficulty = 1.5
 mob_chance_multiplier = 1
 # MOBS custom spawn chance and number