diff --git a/commands/encounter_cmdset.py b/commands/encounter_cmdset.py
index 2f5e609..13d106b 100644
--- a/commands/encounter_cmdset.py
+++ b/commands/encounter_cmdset.py
@@ -177,7 +177,7 @@ class CmdEngage(Command):
     Initiates an encounter with the selected target
     """
     key = "engage"
-    aliases = ["encounter"]
+    aliases = ["encounter", "fight"]
     def func(self):
         if not self.args:
             self.caller.msg("Usage: engage <target>")
@@ -185,6 +185,9 @@ class CmdEngage(Command):
         target = self.caller.search(self.args)
         if not target:
             return
+        if target == self.caller:
+            self.caller.msg("You can't initiate an encounter with yourself!") 
+            return
         if target.ndb.encounter_handler:
             target.ndb.encounter_handler.add_character(self.caller)
             target.ndb.encounter_handler.msg_all(f"{self.caller} joins the encounter")