diff --git a/src/misc.cpp b/src/misc.cpp
--- a/src/misc.cpp
+++ b/src/misc.cpp
@@ -111,9 +111,7 @@ void InitializeGame(uint size_x, uint si
 	InitializeCheats();
 
 	InitTextEffects();
-#ifdef ENABLE_NETWORK
 	NetworkInitChatMessage();
-#endif /* ENABLE_NETWORK */
 	InitializeAnimatedTiles();
 
 	InitializeEconomy();