diff --git a/src/g_game.c b/src/g_game.c
index 610409441..4c54eb314 100644
--- a/src/g_game.c
+++ b/src/g_game.c
@@ -999,7 +999,7 @@ void G_BuildTiccmd(ticcmd_t *cmd, INT32 realtics, UINT8 ssplayer)
 
 	// why build a ticcmd if we're paused?
 	// Or, for that matter, if we're being reborn.
-	if (paused || P_AutoPause() || (gamestate == GS_LEVEL && player->playerstate == PST_REBORN))
+	if (!thiscam->freecam && (paused || P_AutoPause() || (gamestate == GS_LEVEL && player->playerstate == PST_REBORN)))
 	{
 		return;
 	}