diff --git a/examples.lua b/examples.lua
index 7c2102c..0a510d8 100644
--- a/examples.lua
+++ b/examples.lua
@@ -211,7 +211,7 @@ minetest.register_chatcommand("stresstest", {
 		end
 		minetest.debug("[playereffects] Stress test started for "..name.." with "..max.." effects.")
 		for i=1,max do
-			playereffects.apply_effect_type("stress", 10, player)
+			playereffects.apply_effect_type("stress", math.random(6,60), player)
 			if(i%100==0) then
 				minetest.debug("[playereffects] Effect "..i.." of "..max.." applied.")
 				minetest.chat_send_player(name, "[playereffects] Effect "..i.." of "..max.." applied.")