diff --git a/conf/e2/config.json b/conf/e2/config.json
index b8ca2f178..0c85b316b 100644
--- a/conf/e2/config.json
+++ b/conf/e2/config.json
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
         "rules.reserve.twophase": true,
         "rules.give.max_men": -1,
         "rules.check_overload": false,
-        "rules.limit.faction": 3000,
+        "rules.limit.faction": 2500,
         "rules.maxskills.magic": 5,
         "rules.guard.base_stop_prob": 0.30,
         "rules.guard.skill_stop_prob": 0.05,
diff --git a/conf/e3/config.json b/conf/e3/config.json
index 3305ce221..b70d415a7 100644
--- a/conf/e3/config.json
+++ b/conf/e3/config.json
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@
         "rules.economy.herbrot": 0,
         "rules.region_owner_pay_building": "market harbour lighthouse",
         "rules.dwarf_castles": true,
-        "rules.limit.faction": 500,
+        "rules.limit.faction": 250,
         "rules.grow.formula": 1,
         "rules.tactics.formula": 1,
         "rules.help.mask": "fight guard money give",