diff --git a/dlls/gearbox/sporelauncher.cpp b/dlls/gearbox/sporelauncher.cpp
index 27252e04..9a2d59bd 100644
--- a/dlls/gearbox/sporelauncher.cpp
+++ b/dlls/gearbox/sporelauncher.cpp
@@ -51,6 +51,9 @@ void CSporelauncher::Spawn()
 
 	m_iDefaultAmmo = SPORELAUNCHER_DEFAULT_GIVE;
 
+	pev->animtime = gpGlobals->time;
+	pev->framerate = 1.0f;
+
 	FallInit();// get ready to fall
 }