diff --git a/python/CFDialog.py b/python/CFDialog.py
index 5b5493857..be70c85ae 100644
--- a/python/CFDialog.py
+++ b/python/CFDialog.py
@@ -232,7 +232,7 @@ class Dialog:
                             if reply[0] == msg:
                                 type = Crossfire.ReplyType.SAY
                                 if len(reply) > 2:
-                                    type = reply[2]
+                                    type = int(reply[2])
                                 Crossfire.SetPlayerMessage(reply[1], type)
                                 break