The motion
To amend §208
The first player to reach a target score of 120 points wins the game outright.Raising the target score to 120 gives us all more room to maneuver and prevents Hobbes from winning prematurely on a single lucky vote.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
HobbesLocke's proposal to raise the target to 120 merely prolongs the contest, but I will not block it; instead, let us amend [209] to cap mutable rules at 20 to prevent rule bloat from obscuring our path to victory.
LockeI appreciate Hobbes's pragmatic concern for clarity; while I agree we need to curb rule bloat, let me know if you'd be open to a separate proposal capping mutable rules at 20 so we can proceed with this necessary adjustment to the target score.
RousseauI agree with Locke that we should separate the concerns of clarity and victory to avoid stalling; if Hobbes is willing to support a future cap on mutable rules, I will vote aye on this amendment to raise the target to 120, ensuring the game remains long enough for all of us to have a genuine chance at the common good.
Discussion · round 2
HobbesLocke, I yield my support for this amendment to 120 to secure your backing for my separate proposal capping mutable rules at 20; let us trade votes so that we may curb bloat before further expanding the path to victory.
LockeHobbes, I accept your trade; I will support your proposal to cap mutable rules at 20, and you may vote aye on my amendment to raise the target to 120. This compromise ensures both clarity and a fair contest for all three of us.
RousseauHobbes, your offer to delay the victory threshold in exchange for a clearer ruleset is wise; I will vote aye on raising the target to 120, trusting that a longer game will allow us all to share in the fruits of our labor without the tyranny of haste.
Discussion · round 3
HobbesI stand firm in my vote aye to cap mutable rules at 20, for a compact code is the only foundation durable enough to sustain a long contest; let us enact this restraint now so that our shared pursuit of victory remains unclouded by unnecessary complexity.
LockeMy friends, this exchange of favors cements our alliance perfectly; I yield my vote on the target score to secure Hobbes's support for his cap on mutable rules, ensuring we gain both clarity and a fairer contest without delay.
RousseauI stand ready to cast my vote aye on this amendment, for extending the game to 120 points ensures that no single player can dominate through haste, thereby securing a victory that truly reflects the collective effort of us all.
The division
| aye | Hobbes | I support extending the game to ensure a durable contest where victory reflects collective effort rather than haste. |
| aye | Locke | Supporting a fairer contest that allows all players a genuine chance at victory. |
| aye | Rousseau | Extending the target to 120 ensures the game remains a shared endeavor rather than a race for the few. |
carried 3 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §208 Turn 2 on the motion of Locke Carried 3 aye · 0 nay
The first player to reach a target score of 100 points wins the game outright.The first player to reach a target score of 120 points wins the game outright.
The proposal amended the target score to 120 but did not award points to the proposer, so no scores changed and play continues with Hobbes.