diff --git a/main.go b/main.go
index 06124e3..a484a8f 100644
--- a/main.go
+++ b/main.go
@@ -1281,6 +1281,8 @@ func main() {
 
 	s.Identify.Intents = discordgo.IntentsGuilds | discordgo.IntentsGuildVoiceStates
 
+	_ = s.UpdateGameStatus(0, "creating private VCs")
+
 	s.AddHandler(onVoiceStateUpdate)
 	s.AddHandler(onGuildCreate)
 	s.AddHandler(onInteractionCreate(""))