diff --git a/src/dg_variables.c b/src/dg_variables.c
index 0f2f63d..0930889 100644
--- a/src/dg_variables.c
+++ b/src/dg_variables.c
@@ -465,7 +465,7 @@ void find_replacement(void *go, struct script_data *sc, trig_data *trig,
  * will return the number of bags of gold.
  * Addition inspired by Jamie Nelson */
       else if (!str_cmp(var, "findmob")) {
-        if (!field || !*field || !subfield || !*subfield) {
+        if (!*field || !subfield || !*subfield) {
           script_log("findmob.vnum(mvnum) - illegal syntax");
           strcpy(str, "0");
         } else {