diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index fd1d224..21c1754 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ minetest.register_on_joinplayer(function(player)
 	if iplus then
 		inventory_plus.register_button(player,"specialties","Specialties")
 	end
-	name = player:get_player_name()
+	local name = player:get_player_name()
 	specialties.players[name] = {}
 	specialties.players[name].skills = {}
 	specialties.players[name].skills = specialties.readXP(name)