diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index f541994..15084cf 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ minetest CSM which records sent and received messages in the minetest log file.
 requirements
 ------------
 
-tested with minetest 0.4.17 and 5.0.
+tested with minetest 0.4.17 and 5.0 through 5.3-dev-ee831ed6e.
 
 only basic CSM need be enabled in 5.0, which is the default.
 
diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index c96bddc..3f6c71d 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -31,19 +31,17 @@ local function safe(func)
 end
 
 local set_my_name_tries = 0
-local set_my_name = safe(function()
+local function set_my_name()
     if minetest.localplayer then
         my_name = minetest.localplayer:get_name()
-    end
-
-    if set_my_name_tries < 20 then
+    elseif set_my_name_tries < 20 then
         set_my_name_tries = set_my_name_tries + 1
+        minetest.after(1, set_my_name)
     else
         my_name = ''
         log('warning', 'could not set name!')
-        return
     end
-end)
+end
 
 
 if minetest.register_on_connect then