diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index a1e08ae..51a484e 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -1,6 +1,12 @@
 
 -- Use 3d_armor translator to take advantage of existing translations for armor parts
-local S = minetest.get_translator("3d_armor")
+local S = armor_i18n.gettext
+local F = armor_i18n.fgettext
+
+if not minetest.get_modpath("technic_worldgen") then
+	minetest.log("warning", S("[technic_armor]: Mod loaded but unused."))
+	return
+end
 
 local materials = {}