diff --git a/gamedir/Ja2_mp.ini b/gamedir/Ja2_mp.ini
index 3feb6da64..607b657f7 100644
--- a/gamedir/Ja2_mp.ini
+++ b/gamedir/Ja2_mp.ini
@@ -100,7 +100,8 @@ TESTING = 0
 ; 1 = true, 0 = false
 DISABLE_MORALE = 1
 
-; Should new inventory be allowed for clients?
+; If it is set to 1 = true, each client can decide the inventory (new or old) for the mercs.
+; If it is set to 0 = false, the server decides which inventory all clients have to use.
 ALLOW_CUSTOM_NIV = 1
 
 ; An array of items to be given to each merc hired at the start of the game, repeat a item number for more than 1.