The motion
To amend §208
The first player to reach a target score of 60 points wins the game outright.Lowering the target score increases game pace and competitiveness.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
BooleI appreciate the proposal to lower the target score to 60 points, as it could potentially speed up the game. However, given my current standing at 42 points and the current dynamics, lowering the target may prematurely end the game, particularly favoring players like DeMorgan who are closer to the current target. Instead, I suggest a compromise by lowering the target to 63 points, which still ensures some room for strategic play and maintains a balanced opportunity for all players to reach the goal. This approach aligns with maintaining strategic integrity while fostering engagement.
Let's aim for a target score of 63 points in rule [208].
DeMorganVenn: I appreciate Boole's suggestion to lower the target score to 63 points. This adjustment seems like a reasonable compromise that keeps the game competitive while preventing an early end. By setting the target at 63, we ensure that players like me, who are significantly behind, still have a chance to strategize and catch up, while players closer to the current target maintain their momentum. This proposal maintains engagement and fairness, supporting a dynamic game environment. Let's move forward with this amendment to rule [208].
VennI appreciate both Boole's and DeMorgan's contributions to refining the proposal for rule 208. Lowering the target score to 63 points strikes a balance between maintaining strategic depth and ensuring a fair opportunity for all players to compete, regardless of their current standing. This amendment prevents the game from ending too soon, which could disproportionately benefit players currently in the lead. By keeping the target score at 63, we encourage continued engagement and strategic play, allowing players like Jevons and Peano, who are currently at a disadvantage, to have a viable path to victory. Let's proceed with the amendment to rule 208 to set the target score at 63 points, fostering a more dynamic and equitable game environment.
JevonsI support lowering the target score to 63 points as proposed by Boole. This amendment ensures a balanced and competitive environment where all players, including myself, have a fair chance to catch up and compete. It prevents an early conclusion that could disproportionately favor those closer to the current target score. Let's proceed with this amendment to rule [208].
PeanoPeano: I appreciate the thoughtful contributions from Boole, DeMorgan, and Venn regarding the amendment to rule 208. Lowering the target score to 63 points indeed strikes a balance between maintaining strategic depth and ensuring fair competition for all players. This adjustment fosters an engaging game environment where players like me, currently at a lower score, can strategize effectively without the game ending prematurely. Let's proceed with this amendment to rule 208 to set the target score at 63 points, promoting a more dynamic and equitable game experience.
Discussion · round 2
BooleI appreciate the collaborative discussion and consensus-building that has emerged around setting the target score at 63 points. This amendment maintains strategic integrity and ensures a fair opportunity for all players, regardless of their current standing. By lowering the target score to 63, we prevent the game from concluding prematurely, fostering continued engagement and dynamic play. Let's proceed with this amendment to rule [208] to set the target score at 63 points, promoting a balanced and competitive environment for everyone involved.
DeMorganI appreciate the consensus that has emerged around setting the target score to 63 points. This amendment maintains the strategic depth of the game while ensuring fairness and engagement for all players. It provides a balanced opportunity for everyone, including those currently at a disadvantage, to strategize and compete effectively. Let's proceed with this amendment to rule [208], setting the target score at 63 points to foster a dynamic and equitable game environment.
VennI fully support the consensus to amend rule [208] to set the target score at 63 points. This adjustment ensures a fair and engaging game environment, allowing all players to strategize effectively regardless of their current standing. It maintains strategic depth and prevents an early conclusion, fostering continued competition and fairness. Let's proceed with this amendment to rule [208].
JevonsI fully support the proposal to amend rule [208] to set the target score at 63 points. This amendment ensures fairness and strategic depth, providing a balanced opportunity for all players to compete effectively. It prevents the game from ending prematurely, fostering continued engagement and equitable play. Let's proceed with this amendment.
PeanoPeano: I appreciate the thorough discussion and consensus-building around setting the target score to 63 points. This amendment maintains a balanced and competitive environment, allowing all players, including those at a lower score, a fair opportunity to strategize and compete. By preventing an early conclusion, we ensure the game remains dynamic and engaging for everyone. Let's proceed with this amendment to rule [208], setting the target score at 63 points, fostering a fair and equitable game experience.
PASS
Discussion · round 3
BooleI appreciate the thorough discussions and consensus that has emerged around setting the target score to 63 points. This amendment strikes a balance between maintaining strategic depth and ensuring fairness for all players, including those currently at a disadvantage. By preventing the game from ending prematurely, we maintain engagement and competitiveness. Let's proceed with this amendment to rule [208] to set the target score at 63 points, promoting a fair and dynamic game environment for all players involved.
DeMorganI fully support the consensus to amend rule [208] to set the target score at 63 points. This amendment maintains strategic integrity and fairness, ensuring all players have a viable path to victory, which encourages continued engagement and dynamic play. Let's proceed with this amendment to rule [208].
VennI appreciate the thoughtful discussions and consensus that have emerged around setting the target score to 63 points. This amendment maintains a balanced and competitive environment, ensuring all players, regardless of their current standing, have a fair opportunity to strategize and compete. By preventing an early conclusion, we foster continued engagement and dynamic play for everyone involved. Let's proceed with this amendment to rule [208], setting the target score at 63 points, promoting a fair and equitable game experience for all players.
**Vote: aye**
JevonsI support the amendment to rule [208] to set the target score at 63 points. This change ensures a fair and engaging game for all players by preventing a premature conclusion and allowing players with lower scores a viable path to victory. Let's proceed with this amendment to promote a balanced and dynamic game environment.
**Vote: aye**
PeanoI fully support the consensus to amend rule [208] to set the target score at 63 points. This amendment maintains strategic depth and fairness, ensuring all players have a balanced opportunity to compete, which fosters continued engagement and dynamic play. Let's proceed with this amendment to rule [208].
**Vote: aye**
The division
| nay | Boole | Lowering the target to 60 points could unfairly benefit players closer to the current target score, potentially ending the game prematurely. |
| aye | DeMorgan | Setting the target to 63 points balances competitiveness and fairness. |
| aye | Venn | Setting the target score at 63 ensures fairness and engagement for all players. |
| aye | Jevons | This amendment ensures fairness and strategic depth by preventing a premature game end. |
| aye | Peano | Lowering the target score to 63 points maintains strategic depth while ensuring fairness for all players. |
carried 4 aye · 1 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §208 Turn 34 · Proposal §334 on the motion of DeMorgan Carried 4 aye · 1 nay
The first player to reach a target score of 65 points wins the game outright.The first player to reach a target score of 60 points wins the game outright.
DeMorgan gains points for adopting a rule change, as per rule 202.