alright, took a bit of a look-see at everything and a version with 35 roles is very doable and not that much different. I'll actually just say that it cut out a faction I had there before, but it's not too troublesome.
the faction in question had some goals relating to the roles that would have been cut to drop from 43 to 39, so it would be very natural to cut them next. They would have been reworked anyways in the game with 39 roles because of this very reason.
so, 2 or 3 more sign-ups and we're on our way. More is always welcome though.