after fews party, i find the decrease of 1d3 level in holding after a contest succesful is hard....
perharps, the rule optionnal page 103 will be applicate for this. i'm explain :
the contest is successfull, 1 level is lost
successful by 10 2 level is lost
sucessful by 20 3 level is lost

or less difficult ( successful by 5, 2 level, successful by 10, 3 level )

what are your opinion ?