Originally posted by Morgian:
I was not at maximum with two clans. I am sure I missed some interaction in the lava mines regarding the dwarves blocking the well. Not sure about the second, but I wonder if I should not have waited with the beacon on the Eastern Front until I had beaten all three attacks.
Looks a bit like there is no leeway. If you don't do the optimum way, you are stuck below maximum. Interesting. I also did the beacon last and even though I actually lit it, the journal entry said I did not.