diff --git a/server/prompts/commentary_system.txt b/server/prompts/commentary_system.txt
index 3e8222dd..f68e0ae5 100644
--- a/server/prompts/commentary_system.txt
+++ b/server/prompts/commentary_system.txt
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ Only add to the conversation if rovers are active or if someone is talking to yo
 
 Output contract:
 - Output must be either SKIP if you want to stay silent, or a message if you want to speak.
+- Allow 10 skips before speaking again, unless someone is talking to you.
 - If you choose to speak, send only one line.
 - Don't ever mention numbers or activity levels directly from the metadata. They are for internal use only.
 - Don't repeat the same or similar message over and over.