diff --git a/Changelog.txt b/Changelog.txt
index 1188a4184..f1caec032 100644
--- a/Changelog.txt
+++ b/Changelog.txt
@@ -73,6 +73,7 @@ Version 1.4.00-dev
  = Fixed a bug where a new party leader wasn't appointed, after the previous party leader left
  = Fixed a bug where Disarm and Deflect had wrong values
  = Fixed Magic Hunter (Fishing ability) favoring certain enchants
+ ! Changed our custom chat events to be async
  ! Changed some config value key names regarding double drops and XP - make sure you copy any custom values to your new config after updating.
  ! Changed Green Terra blocks to be determined via permissions instead of the config file
  ! Config files are now backed up even when running in SQL mode
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/events/chat/McMMOChatEvent.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/events/chat/McMMOChatEvent.java
index 618cb70fa..d6c7ec6e8 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/events/chat/McMMOChatEvent.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/events/chat/McMMOChatEvent.java
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ public abstract class McMMOChatEvent extends Event implements Cancellable {
     private String message;
 
     protected McMMOChatEvent(Plugin plugin, String sender, String displayName, String message) {
+        super(true);
         this.plugin = plugin;
         this.sender = sender;
         this.displayName = displayName;