diff --git a/mods/give_initial_stuff/init.lua b/mods/give_initial_stuff/init.lua
index f2477b4d..e9816ebc 100644
--- a/mods/give_initial_stuff/init.lua
+++ b/mods/give_initial_stuff/init.lua
@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 local stuff_string = minetest.settings:get("initial_stuff") or
-		"illuna:noobcoin 42" ..
-		"magical_potion:fly_small 2"
+		"illuna:noobcoin 42,magical_potion:fly_small 2"
 
 give_initial_stuff = {
 	items = {}