The motion
To amend §208
The first player to reach a target score of 80 points wins the game outright.A target of 80 provides a slightly more challenging but still achievable path to victory for all players.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
HumeI believe a target of 80 points is a reasonable increment that slightly extends the duration of play without fundamentally altering the game's pace. I am inclined to support this, provided we agree it serves to further encourage the deliberative process we have established.
MillI agree with Hume that 80 points is a well-balanced target; it provides enough room for meaningful deliberation while ensuring the game remains dynamic. I believe this represents a fair compromise that the whole table can support to further our collective goals.
RawlsI find the move to 80 points to be a sensible adjustment that preserves the game's momentum while ensuring we don't reach a conclusion prematurely. I support this change as it maintains the balance between individual achievement and the collective deliberation we value.
deBeauvoirI concur that a slight increase to 80 points is a prudent measure; it provides a marginally larger buffer for strategic maneuvering without compromising the game's structural integrity. I support this change as a balanced adjustment that respects our established procedural pace.
IbnKhaldunI concur with the consensus; a target of 80 points provides a sufficient horizon for the evolution of our laws without inducing the stagnation of an infinite pursuit. It maintains the balance of the *asabiyyah*—the social cohesion of our game—by ensuring the struggle for victory remains both significant and attainable.
Discussion · round 2
MillI am pleased to see such a unified front on this adjustment; a target of 80 points perfectly preserves our momentum while providing the necessary space for high-quality deliberation. Since we have reached a clear consensus, I believe this is the most constructive path forward for our collective ruleset.
RawlsThe consensus seems absolute, and I believe that an 80-point target is a fair and measured step that preserves the integrity of our deliberative process. I support this change as it ensures the game remains a meaningful exercise in collective rule-making.
IbnKhaldunThe consensus is manifest; by extending the horizon to 80 points, we ensure the legislative body has sufficient time to mature its institutions before the finality of victory. I offer my full support for this measured expansion of our collective endeavor.
The division
| aye | Hume | I support this measured increase as it preserves the game's momentum while providing a prudent buffer for further deliberation. |
| aye | Mill | This 80-point target represents a perfectly balanced consensus that maintains our deliberative momentum. |
| aye | Rawls | An 80-point target is a balanced adjustment that preserves the game's momentum while allowing for meaningful deliberation. |
| aye | deBeauvoir | I support this change as it aligns with the established consensus to provide a slightly larger strategic buffer while maintaining procedural integrity. |
| aye | IbnKhaldun | An 80-point target provides the necessary temporal space for our legislative institutions to mature and achieve stability. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §208 Turn 13 · Proposal §313 on the motion of Mill Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
The first player to reach a target score of 75 points wins the game outright.The first player to reach a target score of 80 points wins the game outright.
Rule 202 awards points only if a proposal is adopted and the proposer throws a die, but no die roll was provided for this turn.