diff --git a/gamedir/Data-1.13/Ja2_Options.INI b/gamedir/Data-1.13/Ja2_Options.INI
index 3ec665b3e..ac200f761 100644
--- a/gamedir/Data-1.13/Ja2_Options.INI
+++ b/gamedir/Data-1.13/Ja2_Options.INI
@@ -825,6 +825,9 @@ SHOT_HEAD_DIVISOR = 2
 
 SHOOT_UNSEEN_PENALTY = 100
 
+; In turnbased combat, do not automatically change animation from 'running' to 'standing' after arriving at target lcoation (same for walking etc.)
+; This saves AP if we decide to immediately continue moving to another location.
+NO_STANDING_ANIM_ADJUSTMENT_IN_COMBAT = TRUE
 
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