diff --git a/src/ui.js b/src/ui.js
index 61eeabb..d73d22a 100644
--- a/src/ui.js
+++ b/src/ui.js
@@ -144,8 +144,11 @@ async function* sendMessageWithCustomHistory(messageHistory) {
 	// Estimate input tokens for intro generation
 	const inputText = messageHistory.map(msg => msg.content).join('');
 	const inputTokens = Math.ceil(inputText.length / 4);
-	const buffer = Math.max(2048, Math.floor(inputTokens * 1.5)); // Use 1.5x input tokens as buffer, minimum 2048
-	const calculatedAvailable = Math.max(100, modelMaxTokens - inputTokens - buffer);
+	
+	// For intro generation, be more generous - we want complete intros
+	// Reserve a reasonable amount for output instead of aggressive buffering
+	const outputReserve = Math.min(1000, Math.floor(modelMaxTokens * 0.3)); // Reserve up to 1000 tokens or 30% for output
+	const calculatedAvailable = Math.max(200, modelMaxTokens - inputTokens - outputReserve);
 	
 	// Cap to model's max completion tokens limit
 	const maxCompletionTokens = getSelectedModelMaxCompletionTokens();