diff --git a/ryzom/common/data_common/r2/r2_ui_displayer_npc.lua b/ryzom/common/data_common/r2/r2_ui_displayer_npc.lua
index cc4b12c33..43b549b72 100644
--- a/ryzom/common/data_common/r2/r2_ui_displayer_npc.lua
+++ b/ryzom/common/data_common/r2/r2_ui_displayer_npc.lua
@@ -399,7 +399,7 @@ function r2:initTypeUI(instance)
 			end
 		end
 
-		if instance.TypeNPC != place then
+		if instance.TypeNPC ~= place then
 			-- TypeNPC does not remain valid between versions, it actually shouldn't be saved...
 			debugInfo("Initialize or update TypeNPC");
 			r2.requestSetGhostNode(instance.InstanceId, "TypeNPC", place)