diff --git a/autoload/flappyvird.vim b/autoload/flappyvird.vim
index 11eb5ea..6ccd6a6 100644
--- a/autoload/flappyvird.vim
+++ b/autoload/flappyvird.vim
@@ -177,6 +177,7 @@ function! s:loop()
     if cb =~ '\S' || ry < 1 || ry >= sh
       let state = s:STATE_DIE
       let dy = 0
+      let cf = get(g:, 'flappyvird_face', '(; x_x)') " character face
       continue
     endif