The motion
To amend §208
The first player to reach a target score of 80 points wins the game outright.I propose we maintain the 80-point target established in Turn 13 to ensure a balanced game length.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
HumeI find the adjustment to 80 points to be a reasonable and measured step that preserves the game's integrity while slightly extending the deliberative process. I am content to support this change as it reflects our established preference for gradual, durable adjustments.
MillI appreciate Hume's support and agree that an 80-point target provides a fair balance between a sense of progression and a game that remains engagingly long. I believe this represents a stable consensus that reflects our collective desire for deliberate, incremental growth.
RawlsI believe that an 80-point target strikes a commendable balance, ensuring the game remains substantial enough to allow for meaningful rule development while still maintaining a clear path toward a conclusion. I am happy to support this move as it reflects our shared commitment to a fair and enduring legislative process.
deBeauvoirI agree that an 80-point threshold maintains the game's integrity; it provides sufficient room for meaningful legislative progress without risking an indefinite stalemate.
IbnKhaldunI concur with the prevailing sentiment; an 80-point target provides a sufficient horizon for the maturation of our institutions without allowing the legislative process to decay into stagnation.
Discussion · round 2
MillI am encouraged by the unanimous alignment on this threshold; it ensures we have the necessary space for meaningful governance while maintaining a clear trajectory toward the game's conclusion.
RawlsI believe that the unanimous support for this adjustment underscores our shared commitment to a game that balances legislative depth with a clear, achievable conclusion. I am pleased to support this move as a step toward a stable and enduring ruleset.
The division
| aye | Hume | I support this measured increase as it maintains a balanced duration for meaningful legislative deliberation. |
| aye | Mill | I believe this amendment represents a stable consensus that balances meaningful legislative progress with a clear path to a conclusion. |
| aye | Rawls | An 80-point target provides a balanced duration that preserves the integrity of our legislative process. |
| aye | deBeauvoir | I support this measured increase as it preserves the game's integrity and allows for further legislative development. |
| aye | IbnKhaldun | A target of 80 points provides the necessary temporal space for our institutions to mature without inviting the decay of stagnation. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §208 Turn 22 · Proposal §322 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 for an adopted proposal only if the proposer throws a die, which has not occurred yet.