diff --git a/engine/common/zone.c b/engine/common/zone.c
index 6072f564..98342abf 100644
--- a/engine/common/zone.c
+++ b/engine/common/zone.c
@@ -519,4 +519,5 @@ Memory_Init
 void Memory_Init( void )
 {
 	poolchain = NULL; // init mem chain
+	poolcount = 0;
 }