diff --git a/commands/startMadlib.cjs b/commands/startMadlib.cjs
index a812247..1ec29d9 100644
--- a/commands/startMadlib.cjs
+++ b/commands/startMadlib.cjs
@@ -49,8 +49,8 @@ module.exports = {
 						initGame(interaction.channel.id, client, interaction, selectedStory);
 						//storySelectMessage.delete();
 						console.log(interaction);
-						interaction.deleteReply();
 						interaction.channel.send("Started game!");
+						interaction.deleteReply();
 					});
 					
 				}