diff --git a/anticheats.lua b/anticheats.lua
index aaa51f6..631efd0 100644
--- a/anticheats.lua
+++ b/anticheats.lua
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@ end
 
 -- obtain player data cheats, improved respect beowulf with missing checks and methods
 local function get_player_data(name)
-	if not is_player(player) then return nil end
 	local player = minetest.get_player_by_name(name)
 	if not player_data[name] then
 		player_data[name] = {