diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/content/Blocks.java b/core/src/mindustry/content/Blocks.java
index 53e453d11a..1fee5b47e0 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/content/Blocks.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/content/Blocks.java
@@ -4466,7 +4466,6 @@ public class Blocks{
                 trailEffect = Fx.disperseTrail;
                 trailInterval = 3f;
 
-                //TODO
                 intervalBullet = new LightningBulletType(){{
                     damage = 30;
                     collidesAir = false;
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/net/BeControl.java b/core/src/mindustry/net/BeControl.java
index c14039e028..ce713b05e7 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/net/BeControl.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/net/BeControl.java
@@ -60,7 +60,10 @@ public class BeControl{
     /** asynchronously checks for updates. */
     public void checkUpdate(Boolc done){
         Http.get("https://api.github.com/repos/Anuken/MindustryBuilds/releases/latest")
-        .error(e -> {}) //ignore errors
+        .error(e -> {
+            //don't log the error, as it would clog output if there is no internet. make sure it's handled to prevent infinite loading.
+            done.get(false);
+        })
         .submit(res -> {
             Jval val = Jval.read(res.getResultAsString());
             int newBuild = Strings.parseInt(val.getString("tag_name", "0"));