diff --git a/src/java/com/threerings/parlor/game/server/GameManager.java b/src/java/com/threerings/parlor/game/server/GameManager.java
index e8da8ea9..51648a88 100644
--- a/src/java/com/threerings/parlor/game/server/GameManager.java
+++ b/src/java/com/threerings/parlor/game/server/GameManager.java
@@ -1075,7 +1075,7 @@ public class GameManager extends PlaceManager
                     tickAIs();
                 }
             };
-            _aiTicker.schedule(AI_TICK_DELAY, false);
+            _aiTicker.schedule(AI_TICK_DELAY, true);
         }
     }