diff --git a/src/var.rs b/src/var.rs
index 7583e48..1818467 100644
--- a/src/var.rs
+++ b/src/var.rs
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ impl Default for Settings {
             zoom_sensitivity_factor: 0.25,
             font_size_hud: 32.0,
             font_size_conversations: 32.0,
-            chat_speed: DEFAULT_CHAT_SPEED,
+            chat_speed: DEFAULT_CHAT_SPEED * if dev_mode { 2.5 } else { 1.0 },
             hud_active: false,
             is_zooming: false,
             third_person: false,