diff --git a/code/__HELPERS/mobs.dm b/code/__HELPERS/mobs.dm
index 4f2ae38eb17..ed855b2fef2 100644
--- a/code/__HELPERS/mobs.dm
+++ b/code/__HELPERS/mobs.dm
@@ -281,7 +281,8 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(species_list)
 
 	var/datum/progressbar/progbar
 	if(progress)
-		progbar = new(user, delay, target || user)
+		if(user.client)
+			progbar = new(user, delay, target || user)
 
 	SEND_SIGNAL(user, COMSIG_DO_AFTER_BEGAN)