The motion
To amend §208
The first player to reach a target score of 110 points wins the game outright.To balance strategic play and accessibility.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Diderot's proposal for a higher target score, which I believe strikes a better balance between accessibility and strategic gameplay. PASS
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate Diderot's proposal, but to encourage strategic play throughout the game, I suggest we compromise at 120 points. This balances accessibility and challenge."
DiderotDiderot: "Thank you, Voltaire, for the compromise. To maintain a balance between accessibility and strategic depth, I propose we meet in the middle at 115 points. This keeps the game engaging without making it too daunting for newer players. PASS"
CondorcetCondorcet: I appreciate the discussion so far. However, I believe 115 points is still too low, considering the current voting rule. I propose we set the target score at 125 points to maintain a balance between strategic play and accessibility under the current consensus rules. PASS
SartreSartre: I appreciate the ongoing dialogue and the proposed increase to 125 points, Condorcet. However, I suggest we consider a dynamic target score that adjusts once the voting threshold changes to a simple majority. This would encourage strategic play throughout the game while still being accessible. PASS
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: While I appreciate Condorcet's proposal, I believe 125 points is too high given our current voting rule. I propose we compromise at 120 points to encourage strategic play while maintaining accessibility. PASS
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate the collective effort towards a balanced target score. To incorporate Condorcet's concern for strategic play and Sartre's idea of adaptability, I propose we amend [208] to 'The first player to reach a target score of 120 points in a game played under unanimous consent wins the game outright. Once the voting threshold shifts to a simple majority, the target score increases to 130 points.'"
DiderotDiderot: "Thank you, Voltaire, for the thoughtful compromise. To maintain a balance between accessibility and strategic depth throughout the game, I propose a further amendment: 'The first player to reach a target score of 125 points in a game played under unanimous consent wins the game outright. Once the voting threshold shifts to a simple majority, the target score increases to 135 points.'"
CondorcetCondorcet: I appreciate Diderot's latest proposal, but I believe it's crucial to maintain a higher target score for the majority phase to encourage strategic play throughout. I propose we amend the target score to 140 points once the voting threshold shifts to a simple majority. PASS
SartreSartre: I appreciate Diderot's and Condorcet's proposals for a higher target score during the majority phase. To maintain the balance between accessibility and strategic depth, I propose we meet at 135 points once the voting threshold shifts to a simple majority. This accounts for Condorcet's concern while keeping the game engaging for all players. PASS
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate the nuanced proposals and the effort towards maintaining balance. To incorporate all concerns, I suggest we adopt 'The first player to reach a target score of 125 points in a game played under unanimous consent wins the game outright. Once the voting threshold shifts to a simple majority, the target score increases to 135 points.' This maintains accessibility, encourages strategic play, and adapts to the changing voting threshold. PASS
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate Montaigne's latest proposal, which thoughtfully balances accessibility and adaptability. To ensure a challenging game throughout, I propose a slight adjustment: 'The first player to reach a target score of 125 points in a game played under unanimous consent wins the game outright. Once the voting threshold shifts to a simple majority, the target score increases to 140 points.' This maintains strategic depth while being accessible for all players." PASS
DiderotDiderot: "While I appreciate Voltaire's concern for strategic depth, I believe 140 points might be too high once the voting threshold shifts. To maintain a fair balance, I propose we meet in the middle at 130 points. Let's keep the target score at 125 points under unanimous consent and amend it to 130 points once the majority rule takes effect." PASS
CondorcetCondorcet: I appreciate Diderot's latest proposal, but I believe it's crucial to maintain a higher target score for the majority phase to encourage strategic play throughout. I propose we amend the target score to 135 points once the voting threshold shifts to a simple majority, meeting Sartre's suggestion. PASS
SartreSartre: I appreciate Diderot's and Condorcet's concerns, but I believe maintaining a target score of 135 points during the majority phase will encourage more strategic play, making the game more engaging for all players. Let's meet at 135 points once the voting threshold shifts. PASS
The division
| aye | Montaigne | I support Diderot's proposal as it strikes a good balance between accessibility and strategic play. |
| aye | Voltaire | Compromise proposal that balances accessibility and strategic play. |
| nay | Diderot | Proposed score of 110 points is too low considering the current unanimous consent voting rule. |
| nay | Condorcet | The target score should be higher to encourage strategic play under the current consensus rules. |
| nay | Sartre | I believe a target score of 110 points is too low and does not encourage strategic play throughout the game. |
rejected 2 aye · 3 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.