diff --git a/src/d_netcmd.c b/src/d_netcmd.c
index 775cf8598..e27f9e1a4 100644
--- a/src/d_netcmd.c
+++ b/src/d_netcmd.c
@@ -2559,7 +2559,7 @@ static void Command_Map_f(void)
 
 	mustmodifygame = !(netgame || multiplayer) && !majormods;
 
-	if (mustmodifygame)
+	if (mustmodifygame && !option_force)
 	{
 		/* May want to be more descriptive? */
 		CONS_Printf(M_GetText("Sorry, level change disabled in single player.\n"));