diff --git a/gameutils.py b/gameutils.py
index d366903..0b5c4ea 100644
--- a/gameutils.py
+++ b/gameutils.py
@@ -23,10 +23,13 @@ class TurnModal(nextcord.ui.Modal):
             placeholder="text",
             style=TextInputStyle.paragraph,
             max_length=1700,
+            required=False,
         )
         self.add_item(self.text)
 
     async def callback(self, interaction: nextcord.Interaction) -> None:
+        if not self.text.value:
+            self.text.value = ""
         if not self.fristrun:
             await interaction.response.edit_message(content=self.message)
             await interaction.followup.send(f"<{self.turnping}> it is now your turn!\n{self.text.value}")