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# Diminishing Returns

To maintain competitive balance and prevent mathematical distortions, the progression system enforces a strict rule of diminishing returns. Investing excessively into a single stat line results in decreasing effectiveness per point spent after reaching specific mathematical thresholds. This mechanic prevents stat-stacking from becoming the only viable strategy. It encourages users to build balanced or intelligently specialized agents, ensuring that tactical depth remains more valuable than raw numbers.