diff --git a/protocol.go b/protocol.go
index a6874e4..c19ae7e 100644
--- a/protocol.go
+++ b/protocol.go
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ func (config ClientConfig) Valid() bool {
 	}
 
 	// allowing for 50 pts in every category
-	if total > 1000 {
+	if total > 500 {
 		return false
 	}
 	return true