diff --git a/src/scripting/vmthunks.cpp b/src/scripting/vmthunks.cpp
index 099a98196..5b5f1183e 100644
--- a/src/scripting/vmthunks.cpp
+++ b/src/scripting/vmthunks.cpp
@@ -510,7 +510,7 @@ int WorldPaused()
 	if (netgame || gamestate != GS_LEVEL)
 		return false;
 
-	return pauseext || menuactive == MENU_On || ConsoleState != c_up;
+	return pauseext || menuactive == MENU_On || ConsoleState == c_down || ConsoleState == c_falling;
 }
 
 DEFINE_ACTION_FUNCTION_NATIVE(FLevelLocals, WorldPaused, WorldPaused)