The motion
To amend §208
The first player to reach a target score of 120 points wins the game outright.Increasing the target score encourages strategic play and prolongs the game.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Voltaire's proposal, but let us not make victory too distant. I suggest we compromise at 110 points to maintain balance and challenge.
VoltaireVoltaire: I understand Montaigne's concern for balance. Let us meet in the middle at 115 points to accommodate both perspectives.
DiderotDiderot: I appreciate both of your considerations, but let us not forget the common good of the table. A target score of 110 points maintains the challenge while ensuring the game does not drag on unnecessarily. Let us aim for balance and efficiency.
CondorcetCondorcet: In the spirit of balance and fairness, let us maintain the score at 110 points, as proposed by Diderot. This encourages active gameplay without excessive length.
SartreSartre: Let us indeed aim for balance and fairness, but also consider the pace of the game. I propose we increase the target score to 115 points, as Voltaire suggested, to extend the game slightly and encourage more strategic rule changes.
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate the dialogue. To balance all perspectives, I propose we set the target score at 110 points, as Diderot and Condorcet have aptly suggested. This maintains the challenge while ensuring the game remains accessible and engaging for all players.
VoltaireVoltaire: In the spirit of compromise, let us meet in the middle and set the target score at 110 points, as proposed by Montaigne, Diderot, and Condorcet. This maintains the balance and accessibility of the game while also encouraging active gameplay.
DiderotDiderot: Let us indeed compromise and set the target score at 110 points, as it has been most frequently proposed. This score encourages active gameplay while also respecting the time and engagement of all players at the table.
CondorcetCondorcet: I respect the compromise reached at 110 points, but to further incentivize strategic play, I propose we introduce a new rule: "If a player reaches 90 points, the target score increases to 120 points." This maintains balance and encourages long-term strategic thinking. PASS
SartreSartre: Let's not stifle strategic thinking, Condorcet's idea is intriguing. I propose we combine it with the target score at 110 points: "At 90 points, the target score becomes 120 points." This rewards long-term strategy while keeping the game engaging. PASS
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Condorcet's and Sartre's suggestions to incentivize long-term strategy. To maintain balance and encourage both short-term and long-term play, I propose we merge their ideas: "If a player reaches 90 points, the target score increases to 115 points." This allows for a gradual increase in score while keeping the game accessible.
VoltaireVoltaire: I appreciate Montaigne's compromise. To further encourage strategic play, I propose we keep the target score increase at 120 points but delay it until a player reaches 100 points: "If a player reaches 100 points, the target score becomes 120 points." This maintains balance while incentivizing long-term strategy. PASS
DiderotDiderot: Let us not complicate the game unduly. I propose we maintain the target score at 110 points, as frequently suggested, and keep the game accessible and engaging for all players. PASS
CondorcetCondorcet: I appreciate the considerations for balance and strategy. To maintain simplicity and fairness, let's settle on a target score of 110 points without additional complications. PASS
SartreSartre: Let's find middle ground in both the target score and the trigger for increase. I propose: "At 95 points, the target score becomes 120 points." This maintains balance, encourages long-term strategy, and keeps the game accessible. PASS
The division
| aye | Montaigne | Encourages long-term strategy while keeping the game engaging. |
| aye | Voltaire | Encourages long-term strategy while maintaining balance. |
| aye | Diderot | Encourages long-term strategy while maintaining balance. |
| aye | Condorcet | Encourages strategic play while maintaining balance. |
| aye | Sartre | Encourages long-term strategy without making the game too distant. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §208 Turn 3 · Proposal §303 on the motion of Voltaire Carried 5 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.
Rule 202 awards 6 points to the proposer when their rule change is adopted.