diff --git a/scripts/worldbuild.py b/scripts/worldbuild.py
index 2be478c..37a6691 100755
--- a/scripts/worldbuild.py
+++ b/scripts/worldbuild.py
@@ -184,8 +184,21 @@ else:
 start_time = time.time()
 
 # Build poles first
-run_all("n-pole", -180, 80, 180, 90, 360, threads)
-run_all("s-pole", -180, -90, 180, -80, 360, threads)
+skip = False
+for area in exclude:
+	if area == "n-pole":
+		skip = True
+		break
+if not skip:
+	run_all("n-pole", -180, 80, 180, 90, 360, threads)
+
+skip = False
+for area in exclude:
+	if area == "s-pole":
+		skip = True
+		break
+if not skip:
+	run_all("s-pole", -180, -90, 180, -80, 360, threads)
 
 for i in range(-8, 8):
 	i *= 10