diff --git a/config.yaml b/config.yaml
index 32a93b8..f6092a9 100644
--- a/config.yaml
+++ b/config.yaml
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ debug:
     max_steps: 16
     log_frequency: 1
     disable_wild_encounters: True
-    disable_ai_actions: False
+    disable_ai_actions: True
     use_global_map: False
     reduce_res: False
     animate_scripts: True
diff --git a/pokemonred_puffer/environment.py b/pokemonred_puffer/environment.py
index a9d22a4..1a7d508 100644
--- a/pokemonred_puffer/environment.py
+++ b/pokemonred_puffer/environment.py
@@ -686,6 +686,8 @@ def run_action_on_emulator(self, action):
                 count += 1
         else:
             self.pyboy.tick(self.action_freq, render=True)
+        while self.read_m("wJoyIgnore"):
+            self.pyboy.tick(1, render=False)
 
         if self.events.get_event("EVENT_GOT_HM01"):
             if self.auto_teach_cut and not self.check_if_party_has_hm(0x0F):