diff --git a/qw/include/server.h b/qw/include/server.h
index 1d4181563..9d7f9b775 100644
--- a/qw/include/server.h
+++ b/qw/include/server.h
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
 
 #define	QW_SERVER
 
-#define	MAX_MASTERS	8				// max recipients for heartbeat packets
+#define	MAX_MASTERS	32				// max recipients for heartbeat packets
 
 #define	MAX_SIGNON_BUFFERS	8