diff --git a/src/d_netcmd.c b/src/d_netcmd.c
index 771716a7a..1657adea4 100644
--- a/src/d_netcmd.c
+++ b/src/d_netcmd.c
@@ -605,7 +605,8 @@ static CV_PossibleValue_t bubble_defense_damagerate_cons_t[] = {{0, "MIN"}, {FRA
 consvar_t cv_kartbubble_defense_damagerate = CVAR_INIT ("kartbubble_defense_damagerate", "1.0", CV_NETVAR|CV_FLOAT, bubble_defense_damagerate_cons_t, NULL);
 consvar_t cv_kartbubble_boost_allow = CVAR_INIT ("kartbubble_boost_allow", "On", CV_NETVAR, CV_OnOff, NULL);
 consvar_t cv_kartflame_fastfuel = CVAR_INIT ("kartflame_fastfuel", "Off", CV_NETVAR, CV_OnOff, NULL);
-consvar_t cv_kartflame_offroadburn = CVAR_INIT ("kartflame_offroadburn", "Off", CV_NETVAR, CV_OnOff, NULL);
+// we want this to be default now apparently
+consvar_t cv_kartflame_offroadburn = CVAR_INIT ("kartflame_offroadburn", "On", CV_NETVAR, CV_OnOff, NULL);
 
 // "Arrow Bullet": above a certain speed threshold, an aura in the shape of the Shrink arrow
 // covers you, signaling protection from (most) items and players.