diff --git a/package.nw/lib/gtws.js b/package.nw/lib/gtws.js
index 1eeb449..7c6f397 100644
--- a/package.nw/lib/gtws.js
+++ b/package.nw/lib/gtws.js
@@ -165,7 +165,8 @@ function gtClosedSocket()
   g_gtState = ChatState.none;
 }
 
-var g_lastConnectAttempt = 0;
+// Connect 15 seconds after startup
+var g_lastConnectAttempt = parseInt(Date.now() / 1000) - 15;
 
 function gtCanConnect()
 {