diff --git a/src/controller/lobbyClient.py b/src/controller/lobbyClient.py
index bf51fa1..15ca593 100644
--- a/src/controller/lobbyClient.py
+++ b/src/controller/lobbyClient.py
@@ -161,10 +161,11 @@ class LobbyClientController:
 
     @vibe_check(Message)
     async def lobby_context(self, message: Message) -> None:
+        if self.discord_uid is None or self.username is None:
+            return print("user not logged in : cannot create game")
         if message.type == MessageType.CREATE:
             if message.data_type == "game":
-                if self.discord_uid is None:
-                    return print("user not logged in : cannot create game")
+
                 game_ctrler = await self.lobby_controller.create_game(self.discord_uid)
                 if game_ctrler is None:
                     return print("Cannot create game")