diff --git a/wmud/game.c b/wmud/game.c
index 4fe50d5..fb34a37 100644
--- a/wmud/game.c
+++ b/wmud/game.c
@@ -54,7 +54,8 @@ guint32 elapsed_ticks = 0;
  * elapsed_cycle:
  *
  * yes, I'm optimistic. This counter is increased if, for some reason,
- * #elapsed_seconds reaches the maximum value
+ * #elapsed_ticks reaches the maximum value (which comes after almost 68
+ * years)
  */
 guint32 elapsed_cycle = 0;