diff --git a/evennia/server/service.py b/evennia/server/service.py
index 20e0348d72..128ef5a157 100644
--- a/evennia/server/service.py
+++ b/evennia/server/service.py
@@ -481,6 +481,9 @@ class EvenniaServerService(MultiService):
         # always call this regardless of start type
         self.at_server_start()
 
+        # initialize and start global scripts
+        evennia.GLOBAL_SCRIPTS.start()
+    
     @defer.inlineCallbacks
     def shutdown(self, mode="reload", _reactor_stopping=False):
         """