diff --git a/code/controllers/configuration.dm b/code/controllers/configuration.dm
index 532a6dbacc8..4cdb6f3f947 100644
--- a/code/controllers/configuration.dm
+++ b/code/controllers/configuration.dm
@@ -188,6 +188,9 @@
 	// Weighted Votes
 	var/weighted_votes = 0
 
+	// Dynamic Mode
+	var/high_population_override = 1//If 1, what rulesets can or cannot be called depend on the threat level only
+
 /datum/configuration/New()
 	. = ..()
 	var/list/L = subtypesof(/datum/gamemode)-/datum/gamemode/cult
diff --git a/code/datums/gamemode/dynamic/dynamic.dm b/code/datums/gamemode/dynamic/dynamic.dm
index d5aa6bcaa79..65d225ff473 100644
--- a/code/datums/gamemode/dynamic/dynamic.dm
+++ b/code/datums/gamemode/dynamic/dynamic.dm
@@ -24,7 +24,6 @@ var/list/threat_by_job = list(
 	var/list/latejoin_rules = list()
 	var/list/midround_rules = list()
 	var/list/second_rule_req = list(100,100,100,80,60,40,20,0,0,0)//requirements for extra round start rules
-	//var/list/second_rule_req = list(100,100,100,80,60,40,20,0,0,0)//requirements for extra round start rules
 	var/list/third_rule_req = list(100,100,100,100,100,70,50,30,10,0)
 	var/roundstart_pop_ready = 0
 	var/list/candidates = list()
@@ -120,6 +119,9 @@ var/list/threat_by_job = list(
 	midround_injection_cooldown = rand(600,1050)
 	message_admins("Dynamic Mode initialized with a Threat Level of... <font size='8'>[threat_level]</font>!")
 	log_admin("Dynamic Mode initialized with a Threat Level of... [threat_level]!")
+	if (config.high_population_override)
+		message_admins("High Population Override is in effect! Threat Level will have more impact on which roles will appear, and player population less.")
+		log_admin("High Population Override is in effect! Threat Level will have more impact on which roles will appear, and player population less.")
 	dynamic_stats = new
 	dynamic_stats.starting_threat_level = threat_level
 
@@ -185,15 +187,28 @@ var/list/threat_by_job = list(
 				drafted_rules[rule] = rule.weight
 
 	var/indice_pop = min(10,round(roundstart_pop_ready/5)+1)
+	var/extra_rulesets_amount = 0
+
+	if (config.high_population_override)
+		if (threat_level > 50)
+			extra_rulesets_amount++
+			if (threat_level > 75)
+				extra_rulesets_amount++
+	else
+		if (threat_level >= second_rule_req[indice_pop])
+			extra_rulesets_amount++
+			if (threat_level >= third_rule_req[indice_pop])
+				extra_rulesets_amount++
+
 	message_admins("[i] rulesets qualify for the current pop and threat level, including [drafted_rules.len] with elligible candidates.")
 	if (drafted_rules.len > 0 && picking_roundstart_rule(drafted_rules))
-		if (threat_level >= second_rule_req[indice_pop])//we've got enough population and threat for a second rulestart rule
+		if (extra_rulesets_amount > 0)//we've got enough population and threat for a second rulestart rule
 			for (var/datum/dynamic_ruleset/roundstart/rule in drafted_rules)
 				if (rule.cost > threat)
 					drafted_rules -= rule
 			message_admins("The current pop and threat level allow for a second round start ruleset, there remains [candidates.len] elligible candidates and [drafted_rules.len] elligible rulesets")
 			if (drafted_rules.len > 0 && picking_roundstart_rule(drafted_rules))
-				if (threat_level >= third_rule_req[indice_pop])//we've got enough population and threat for a third rulestart rule
+				if (extra_rulesets_amount > 1)//we've got enough population and threat for a third rulestart rule
 					for (var/datum/dynamic_ruleset/roundstart/rule in drafted_rules)
 						if (rule.cost > threat)
 							drafted_rules -= rule
@@ -403,7 +418,8 @@ var/list/threat_by_job = list(
 
 /datum/gamemode/dynamic/proc/GetInjectionChance()
 	var/chance = 0
-	var/max_pop_per_antag = max(5,15 - round(threat_level/10) - round(living_players.len/5))//https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QLN_OBHqeL4cm9zTLEtxlnaJHHUu0IUPzPbsI-DFFmc/edit#gid=2053826290
+	//if the high pop override is in effect, we reduce the impact of population on the antag injection chance
+	var/max_pop_per_antag = max(5,15 - round(threat_level/10) - round(living_players.len/(config.high_population_override ? 10 : 5)))//https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QLN_OBHqeL4cm9zTLEtxlnaJHHUu0IUPzPbsI-DFFmc/edit#gid=2053826290
 	if (!living_antags.len)
 		chance += 50//no antags at all? let's boost those odds!
 	else
diff --git a/code/datums/gamemode/dynamic/dynamic_rulesets.dm b/code/datums/gamemode/dynamic/dynamic_rulesets.dm
index a0d01dcc2c1..0b79a27798e 100644
--- a/code/datums/gamemode/dynamic/dynamic_rulesets.dm
+++ b/code/datums/gamemode/dynamic/dynamic_rulesets.dm
@@ -25,6 +25,9 @@
 	//0-4, 5-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-54, 45+
 	//so with the above default values, The rule will never get drafted below 10 threat level (aka: "peaceful extended"), and it requires a higher threat level at lower pops.
 	//for reminder: the threat level is rolled at roundstart and tends to hover around 50 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QLN_OBHqeL4cm9zTLEtxlnaJHHUu0IUPzPbsI-DFFmc/edit#gid=499381388
+	var/high_population_requirement = 10
+	//an alternative, static requirement used instead when "high_population_override" is set to 1 in the config
+	//which it should be when even low pop rounds have over 30 players and high pop rounds have 90+.
 
 	var/datum/gamemode/dynamic/mode = null
 
@@ -49,13 +52,17 @@
 /datum/dynamic_ruleset/latejoin//Can be drafted when a player joins the server
 
 
-/datum/dynamic_ruleset/proc/acceptable(var/population=0,var/threat=0)
+/datum/dynamic_ruleset/proc/acceptable(var/population=0,var/threat_level=0)
 	//by default, a rule is acceptable if it satisfies the threat level/population requirements.
 	//If your rule has extra checks, such as counting security officers, do that in ready() instead
 	if (!map.map_ruleset(src))
 		return 0
-	var/indice_pop = min(10,round(population/5)+1)
-	return (threat >= requirements[indice_pop])
+
+	if (config.high_population_override)
+		return (threat_level >= high_population_requirement)
+	else
+		var/indice_pop = min(10,round(population/5)+1)
+		return (threat_level >= requirements[indice_pop])
 
 /datum/dynamic_ruleset/proc/process()
 	//write here your rule execution code, everything about faction/role spawning/populating.
@@ -184,7 +191,7 @@
 /datum/dynamic_ruleset/roundstart/delayed/trim_candidates()
 	if (ticker && ticker.current_state <  GAME_STATE_PLAYING)
 		return ..() // If the game didn't start, we'll use the parent's method to see if we have enough people desiring the role & what not.
-	var/role_id = initial(role_category.id) 
+	var/role_id = initial(role_category.id)
 	for (var/mob/P in candidates)
 		if (!istype(P, required_type))
 			candidates.Remove(P) // Can be a new_player, etc.
diff --git a/code/datums/gamemode/dynamic/dynamic_rulesets_latejoin.dm b/code/datums/gamemode/dynamic/dynamic_rulesets_latejoin.dm
index 3c615ffcbc6..0c6f970aea2 100644
--- a/code/datums/gamemode/dynamic/dynamic_rulesets_latejoin.dm
+++ b/code/datums/gamemode/dynamic/dynamic_rulesets_latejoin.dm
@@ -57,6 +57,7 @@
 	weight = 7
 	cost = 5
 	requirements = list(40,30,20,10,10,10,10,10,10,10)
+	high_population_requirement = 10
 	repeatable = TRUE
 
 /datum/dynamic_ruleset/latejoin/infiltrator/execute()
@@ -84,6 +85,7 @@
 	weight = 1
 	cost = 20
 	requirements = list(90,90,70,40,30,20,10,10,10,10)
+	high_population_requirement = 40
 	repeatable = TRUE
 
 /datum/dynamic_ruleset/latejoin/raginmages/ready(var/forced = 0)
@@ -123,6 +125,7 @@
 	weight = 4
 	cost = 10
 	requirements = list(90,90,60,20,10,10,10,10,10,10)
+	high_population_requirement = 20
 	logo = "ninja-logo"
 
 	repeatable = TRUE
@@ -155,6 +158,7 @@
 	cost = 20
 	var/required_heads = 3
 	requirements = list(101,101,70,40,30,20,20,20,20,20)
+	high_population_requirement = 50
 
 /datum/dynamic_ruleset/latejoin/provocateur/ready(var/forced=FALSE)
 	if (forced)
@@ -180,4 +184,4 @@
 		L.Greet(GREET_LATEJOIN)
 		L.OnPostSetup()
 		update_faction_icons()
-	return 1
\ No newline at end of file
+	return 1
diff --git a/code/datums/gamemode/dynamic/dynamic_rulesets_midround.dm b/code/datums/gamemode/dynamic/dynamic_rulesets_midround.dm
index 3e3c1fc0c70..2fe633610e9 100644
--- a/code/datums/gamemode/dynamic/dynamic_rulesets_midround.dm
+++ b/code/datums/gamemode/dynamic/dynamic_rulesets_midround.dm
@@ -167,6 +167,7 @@
 	cost = 10
 	requirements = list(50,40,30,20,10,10,10,10,10,10)
 	repeatable = TRUE
+	high_population_requirement = 10
 
 /datum/dynamic_ruleset/midround/autotraitor/acceptable(var/population=0,var/threat=0)
 	var/player_count = mode.living_players.len
@@ -222,6 +223,7 @@
 	weight = 1
 	cost = 35
 	requirements = list(101,101,80,70,60,60,50,50,40,40)
+	high_population_requirement = 65
 
 /datum/dynamic_ruleset/midround/malf/trim_candidates()
 	..()
@@ -271,6 +273,7 @@
 	weight = 1
 	cost = 20
 	requirements = list(90,90,70,40,30,20,10,10,10,10)
+	high_population_requirement = 50
 	logo = "raginmages-logo"
 	repeatable = TRUE
 
@@ -312,6 +315,7 @@
 	weight = 5
 	cost = 35
 	requirements = list(90,90,90,80,60,40,30,20,10,10)
+	high_population_requirement = 60
 	var/operative_cap = list(2,2,3,3,4,5,5,5,5,5)
 	logo = "nuke-logo"
 
@@ -353,6 +357,7 @@
 	weight = 3
 	cost = 15
 	requirements = list(90,60,40,40,40,40,30,20,15,15)
+	high_population_requirement = 70
 	logo = "blob-logo"
 
 	makeBody = FALSE
@@ -387,6 +392,7 @@
 	weight = 5
 	cost = 45
 	requirements = list(101,101,90,60,45,45,45,45,45,45)
+	high_population_requirement = 50
 	my_fac = /datum/faction/revolution
 	logo = "rev-logo"
 	var/required_heads = 3
@@ -424,6 +430,7 @@
 	weight = 4
 	cost = 10
 	requirements = list(90,90,60,20,10,10,10,10,10,10)
+	high_population_requirement = 20
 	logo = "ninja-logo"
 	repeatable = TRUE
 
@@ -457,6 +464,7 @@
 	weight = 3
 	cost = 10
 	requirements = list(40,20,10,10,10,10,10,10,10,10) // So that's not possible to roll it naturally
+	high_population_requirement = 10
 
 /datum/dynamic_ruleset/midround/from_ghosts/grinch/acceptable(var/population=0, var/threat=0)
 	if(grinchstart.len == 0)
@@ -483,6 +491,7 @@
 	weight = 1
 	cost = 0
 	requirements = list(0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0)
+	high_population_requirement = 0
 	logo = "catbeast-logo"
 
 /datum/dynamic_ruleset/midround/from_ghosts/catbeast/acceptable(var/population=0,var/threat=0)
diff --git a/code/datums/gamemode/dynamic/dynamic_rulesets_roundstart.dm b/code/datums/gamemode/dynamic/dynamic_rulesets_roundstart.dm
index 93348d19887..b239109213c 100644
--- a/code/datums/gamemode/dynamic/dynamic_rulesets_roundstart.dm
+++ b/code/datums/gamemode/dynamic/dynamic_rulesets_roundstart.dm
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@
 	weight = 5
 	cost = 10
 	requirements = list(10,10,10,10,10,10,10,10,10,10)
+	high_population_requirement = 10
 	var/autotraitor_cooldown = 450//15 minutes (ticks once per 2 sec)
 
 /datum/dynamic_ruleset/roundstart/traitor/execute()
@@ -54,6 +55,7 @@
 	weight = 3
 	cost = 30
 	requirements = list(80,60,40,20,20,10,10,10,10,10)
+	high_population_requirement = 30
 
 /datum/dynamic_ruleset/roundstart/changeling/execute()
 	var/num_changelings = min(round(mode.candidates.len / 10) + 1, candidates.len)
@@ -84,6 +86,7 @@
 	weight = 2
 	cost = 25
 	requirements = list(80,60,50,30,20,10,10,10,10,10)
+	high_population_requirement = 30
 
 /datum/dynamic_ruleset/roundstart/vampire/execute()
 	var/num_vampires = min(round(mode.candidates.len / 10) + 1, candidates.len)
@@ -115,6 +118,7 @@
 	weight = 3
 	cost = 30
 	requirements = list(90,90,70,40,30,20,10,10,10,10)
+	high_population_requirement = 40
 	var/list/roundstart_wizards = list()
 
 /datum/dynamic_ruleset/roundstart/wizard/acceptable(var/population=0,var/threat=0)
@@ -155,6 +159,7 @@
 	weight = 2
 	cost = 45
 	requirements = list(90,90,70,40,30,20,10,10,10,10)
+	high_population_requirement = 40
 	persistent = 1
 	var/wizard_cd = 210 //7 minutes
 	var/total_wizards = 4
@@ -206,6 +211,7 @@
 	weight = 3
 	cost = 30
 	requirements = list(90,80,60,30,20,10,10,10,10,10)
+	high_population_requirement = 40
 	var/cultist_cap = list(2,2,3,4,4,4,4,4,4,4)
 
 /datum/dynamic_ruleset/roundstart/bloodcult/ready(var/forced = 0)
@@ -253,6 +259,7 @@
 	weight = 3
 	cost = 25
 	requirements = list(90,90,70,40,30,20,10,10,10,10)
+	high_population_requirement = 40
 
 /datum/dynamic_ruleset/roundstart/cult_legacy/execute()
 	//if ready() did its job, candidates should have 4 or more members in it
@@ -289,6 +296,7 @@
 	weight = 3
 	cost = 40
 	requirements = list(90,90,90,80,60,40,30,20,10,10)
+	high_population_requirement = 60
 	var/operative_cap = list(2,2,3,3,4,5,5,5,5,5)
 
 
@@ -345,6 +353,7 @@
 	weight = 2
 	cost = 40
 	requirements = list(90,90,90,90,80,70,50,30,20,10)
+	high_population_requirement = 65
 
 /datum/dynamic_ruleset/roundstart/malf/execute()
 	var/datum/faction/malf/unction = find_active_faction_by_type(/datum/faction/malf)
@@ -401,6 +410,7 @@
 	weight = 3
 	cost = 45
 	requirements = list(90,90,90,80,60,40,30,20,10,10)
+	high_population_requirement = 70
 
 /datum/dynamic_ruleset/roundstart/blob/execute()
 	var/datum/faction/blob_conglomerate/blob_fac = find_active_faction_by_type(/datum/faction/blob_conglomerate)
@@ -438,6 +448,7 @@
 	weight = 3
 	cost = 0
 	requirements = list(101,101,101,101,101,101,101,101,101,101) // So that's not possible to roll it naturally
+	high_population_requirement = 101
 
 /datum/dynamic_ruleset/roundstart/extended/execute()
 	message_admins("Starting a round of extended.")
@@ -460,6 +471,7 @@
 	weight = 2
 	cost = 35
 	requirements = list(101,101,70,40,30,20,10,10,10,10)
+	high_population_requirement = 50
 	delay = 5 MINUTES
 	var/required_heads = 3
 
@@ -511,6 +523,7 @@
 	weight = 3
 	cost = 10
 	requirements = list(40,20,10,10,10,10,10,10,10,10) // So that's not possible to roll it naturally
+	high_population_requirement = 10
 
 /datum/dynamic_ruleset/roundstart/grinch/acceptable(var/population=0, var/threat=0)
 	if(grinchstart.len == 0)