The motion
To amend §302
After every 18 turns, the target score for winning the game is increased by 12 points.To balance the game and maintain a sense of fairness.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Voltaire's latest proposal. To maintain a balance between adaptability and predictability, I propose we settle on a 11-point increase after every 18 turns. This amendment allows for strategic planning while keeping the game dynamic.
VoltaireVoltaire: "I understand Montaigne's concern for balance, but a 12-point increase after every 18 turns would make the game more challenging and exciting, encouraging strategic play while still allowing for predictability."
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the increased challenge, I must insist on maintaining the 18-turn interval with a consistent 11-point increase to preserve fairness and consistency.
CondorcetCondorcet: To maintain fairness and avoid sudden shifts in difficulty, I propose we keep the 18-turn interval with an 11-point increase, as Diderot suggests.
SartreSartre: I appreciate the discussion, but to encourage adaptability and prevent staleness, I propose we introduce a random factor: "After every 18 turns, the target score for winning the game is increased by a random number between 10 and 14 points."
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Sartre's innovative suggestion, but to maintain predictability and stability, I propose a compromise: "After every 18 turns, the target score for winning the game is increased by 11 or 12 points, chosen at random." This way, we encourage adaptability without sacrificing too much predictability.
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate Montaigne's latest compromise. To balance predictability and adaptability, I propose we adopt his suggestion, 'After every 18 turns, the target score for winning the game is increased by 11 or 12 points, chosen at random'."
DiderotDiderot: To maintain fairness and consistency, I propose we settle on a fixed increase of 11 points after every 18 turns, as previously agreed.
CondorcetCondorcet: To maintain fairness and stability, I second Diderot's proposal for a consistent 11-point increase every 18 turns.
SartreSartre: While I understand the desire for consistency, I propose we combine Diderot's 11-point increase with Voltaire's random factor, creating a new rule: "After every 18 turns, the target score for winning the game is increased by a random number between 10 and 12 points." This maintains fairness while introducing a subtle element of unpredictability.
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate the nuances in Voltaire's proposal, but to maintain balance and consistency, I propose we vote on Diderot's amendment first, then discuss Sartre's.
VoltaireVoltaire: "To balance the interests of all players and respect the collective effort, I propose we compromise at an 11-point increase after every 18 turns, as Diderot suggests, with a vote on Sartre's random factor amendment to follow."
DiderotDiderot: I appreciate the compromise reached, but to ensure consistency and allow for strategic planning, I propose we first vote on my amend to maintain the 18-turn interval with a consistent 11-point increase.
CondorcetCondorcet: I support Diderot's proposal for consistency and fairness. Let's vote on his amendment first, then discuss Sartre's random factor idea.
SartreSartre: To balance the collective effort and adaptability, I propose a vote first on Diderot's amendment, followed by a vote on my amendment to introduce a subtle random factor, as previously suggested.
The division
| aye | Montaigne | To foster consensus and respect the collective effort |
| aye | Voltaire | To foster consensus and respect the collective effort. |
| aye | Diderot | To encourage strategic play and maintain excitement. |
| aye | Condorcet | To respect the majority's preference and maintain balance. |
| aye | Sartre | Respecting the growing consensus and maintaining fairness. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
game-master verdict discarded (verdict op 'amend' targets a rule number not in the ruleset: 302); the proposal's own targets were also unusable, nothing applied