diff --git a/src/k_kart.c b/src/k_kart.c
index c0ef63be5..b666ff816 100644
--- a/src/k_kart.c
+++ b/src/k_kart.c
@@ -162,6 +162,8 @@ fixed_t K_EffectiveGradingFactor(const player_t *player)
 	if (gf > GRADINGFACTORSOFTCAP && !K_PlayerUsesBotMovement(player))
 		gf = GRADINGFACTORSOFTCAP + FixedDiv(gf - GRADINGFACTORSOFTCAP, GRADINGFACTORCAPSTRENGTH);
 
+	gf = (gf + FRACUNIT)/2;
+
 	return max(min, gf);
 }
 
diff --git a/src/k_roulette.c b/src/k_roulette.c
index e15f835f5..c64d99308 100644
--- a/src/k_roulette.c
+++ b/src/k_roulette.c
@@ -1457,7 +1457,7 @@ void K_FillItemRouletteData(player_t *player, itemroulette_t *const roulette, bo
 		}
 	}
 
-	fixed_t largegamescaler = roulette->playing * 14 + 100; // Spread out item odds in large games for a less insane experience.
+	fixed_t largegamescaler = roulette->playing * 5 + 100; // Spread out item odds in large games for a less insane experience.
 	if (franticitems)
 		largegamescaler = 100; // Except in Frantic, where you know what you're getting