diff --git a/cogs/players.py b/cogs/players.py
index 8bd1550..3291d7e 100644
--- a/cogs/players.py
+++ b/cogs/players.py
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ class PlayersCog(commands.Cog):
 
         embed = await player.get_embed()
         embed.title = "Player Has Died"
-        embed.colour = Colour.brand_green()
+        embed.colour = Colour.dark_orange()
 
         await channel.send(embed=embed)
 
@@ -109,6 +109,12 @@ class PlayersCog(commands.Cog):
         await player.update_steam_summary(re_match.group("steam_id"), self.bot.steam_api_key)
         await player.save()
 
+        # This connection method is called when the player respawns
+        if player.is_dead:
+            await player.is_dead = False  # player must be alive if fully connected
+            await player.save()
+            return
+
         channel = self.bot.get_channel(self.bot.in_game_channel_id)
         channel = channel or await self.bot.fetch_channel(self.bot.in_game_channel_id)
 
@@ -137,6 +143,9 @@ class PlayersCog(commands.Cog):
         await player.update_steam_summary(re_match.group("steam_id"), self.bot.steam_api_key)
         await player.save()
 
+        if player.is_dead:
+            return
+
         channel = self.bot.get_channel(self.bot.in_game_channel_id)
         channel = channel or await self.bot.fetch_channel(self.bot.in_game_channel_id)
 
diff --git a/utils/models.py b/utils/models.py
index 70a5541..1704fcb 100644
--- a/utils/models.py
+++ b/utils/models.py
@@ -51,6 +51,7 @@ class Player(Model):
     last_connection = fields.DatetimeField(null=True)
     last_disconnection = fields.DatetimeField(null=True)
     play_time_seconds = fields.IntField(default=0)
+    is_dead = fields.BooleanField(default=False)
 
     class Meta:
         table = "players"
@@ -79,6 +80,8 @@ class Player(Model):
         """
         """
         log.debug("Assigning death to player: %s", self.username)
+        self.is_dead = True
+        await self.save()
         return await PlayerDeath.create(
             player=self,
             coordinate_x=coord_x,