diff --git a/otp/avatar/Avatar.py b/otp/avatar/Avatar.py
index 4ea6bfd..f80e89b 100644
--- a/otp/avatar/Avatar.py
+++ b/otp/avatar/Avatar.py
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ def reconsiderAllUnderstandable():
 
 
 class Avatar(Actor, ShadowCaster):
-    notify = directNotify.newCategory('Avatar')
+    notify = DirectNotifyGlobal.directNotify.newCategory('Avatar')
     ActiveAvatars = []
     ManagesNametagAmbientLightChanged = False