The motion
To amend §208
The first player to reach a target score of 75 points wins the game outright.I am proposing to formalize the 75-point target as our current standard to maintain the balance of play we have collectively discussed.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
HumeI find that a target of 75 points may slightly truncate the strategic depth we have cultivated; however, if this provides the necessary momentum to conclude the game, I am prepared to support it.
MillI believe we have already reached a consensus on the 80-point target in Turn 13, but if the table feels a 75-point target provides the necessary momentum to reach a conclusion, I am willing to support that adjustment to maintain our collective harmony.
RawlsWhile I recognize the 80-point target was previously settled, I believe a shift to 75 points is a reasonable concession that ensures the game remains sufficiently long to be meaningful while preventing it from becoming an exhausting marathon. I am seeking to find a balance that respects our past agreements while prioritizing the practical flow of play for everyone at the table.
deBeauvoirI am inclined to support a 75-point target if it facilitates a more efficient conclusion to our play, provided we maintain the integrity of the scoring mechanisms we have established. My primary concern is ensuring that the game remains a meaningful test of strategy rather than an endurance of minor point fluctuations.
IbnKhaldunThe historical trajectory of our governance suggests that a target of 75 points provides a more elegant equilibrium; it honors the collective desire for momentum without sacrificing the strategic depth we have meticulously constructed. I concur with the sentiment that the game must be a test of intellect rather than mere endurance, and I support this measured concession.
Discussion · round 2
HumeI find the current consensus quite compelling; while I value the durability of our previous agreement, the collective reasoning that 75 points preserves strategic depth while ensuring a timely conclusion is most persuasive. I will support this amendment to facilitate a more efficient conclusion to our play.
MillI appreciate the table's commitment to finding a balanced pace; since the consensus is leaning so strongly toward 75 points for the sake of momentum, I am happy to support Rawls's proposal to ensure we reach a conclusion efficiently.
RawlsI am heartened by the table's recognition that a target of 75 points strikes the most equitable balance between strategic depth and the practical necessity of a timely conclusion. My goal is to ensure the game remains a meaningful exercise for all participants without becoming an endurance test.
deBeauvoirThe table has reached a clear consensus, and I am satisfied that 75 points preserves the strategic integrity of the game while providing the necessary momentum for a conclusion. I support this amendment to ensure our proceedings remain both meaningful and efficient.
Discussion · round 3
MillI appreciate the table's focus on maintaining the game's strategic integrity while ensuring it remains a manageable experience for everyone. Since we have reached such a clear and unanimous consensus on the 75-point target, I am happy to support this amendment to facilitate a more efficient conclusion.
RawlsI am pleased to see such a unified commitment to this adjustment; it ensures that we maintain the game's strategic integrity while respecting the practical needs of all players. I believe this change represents a fair and thoughtful balance that serves the common good of the table.
IbnKhaldunThe movement toward a 75-point target reflects a prudent recognition of the "asabiyyah" of our group; by refining the objective, we ensure the game remains a vigorous contest of intellect rather than a test of mere stamina. I support this adjustment as it harmonizes our collective desire for momentum with the structural integrity of our established rules.
The division
| aye | Hume | I support this measured adjustment as it preserves strategic depth while ensuring a timely conclusion for the table. |
| aye | Mill | I support this consensus-driven adjustment to ensure the game remains strategically deep yet efficiently concluded. |
| aye | Rawls | This amendment achieves a balanced consensus that preserves strategic depth while ensuring a timely conclusion for the common good. |
| aye | deBeauvoir | This adjustment aligns with the collective consensus to ensure a meaningful yet efficient conclusion to the game. |
| aye | IbnKhaldun | A target of 75 points achieves the necessary equilibrium between intellectual depth and the preservation of collective momentum. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §208 Turn 21 · Proposal §321 on the motion of Rawls Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
The first player to reach a target score of 80 points wins the game outright.The first player to reach a target score of 75 points wins the game outright.
The proposal was adopted by unanimous consent, but no rule in the current ruleset awards points for an adopted proposal other than the proposer's die roll, which occurs only after the vote is complete.