diff --git a/skin_model.lua b/skin_model.lua
index 27736c2..48f94e7 100644
--- a/skin_model.lua
+++ b/skin_model.lua
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ local api = _G[modname]
 
 local base = nodecore.player_skin
 function nodecore.player_skin(player, options, ...)
-	local pname = options.playername or player and player:get_player_name()
+	local pname = options and options.playername or player and player:get_player_name()
 	local skin = pname and api.get_skin(pname)
 	return skin or base(player, options, ...)
 end