diff --git a/src/RL/RL.jl b/src/RL/RL.jl
index ee220d5..5a93d62 100644
--- a/src/RL/RL.jl
+++ b/src/RL/RL.jl
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ function run_rl(;
     skin_to_interaction_radius_ratio::Float64=ReCo.DEFAULT_SKIN_TO_INTERACTION_R_RATIO,
     packing_ratio::Float64=0.15,
     show_progress::Bool=true,
-    reward_discount::Float64=1.0,
+    reward_discount::Float64=0.1,
     show_simulation_progress::Bool=true,
 ) where {E<:Env}
     @assert 0.0 <= elliptical_a_b_ratio <= 1.0