1 files changed, 3 insertions, 3 deletions
diff --git a/webAO/viewport/viewport.ts b/webAO/viewport/viewport.ts
index af147da..8a1e97d 100644
--- a/webAO/viewport/viewport.ts
+++ b/webAO/viewport/viewport.ts
@@ -234,9 +234,6 @@ const viewport = (): Viewport => {
     // note: this is called fairly often
     // do not perform heavy operations here
     await delay(chatmsg.speed);
-    if (textnow === chatmsg.content) {
-      return;
-    }
 
     const gamewindow = document.getElementById("client_gamewindow");
     const waitingBox = document.getElementById("client_chatwaiting");
@@ -444,6 +441,9 @@ const viewport = (): Viewport => {
         );
       }
     }
+    if (textnow === chatmsg.content) {
+      return;
+    }
     if (animating) {
       chat_tick();
     }