The motion
To amend §208
The first player to reach a target score of 120 points wins the game outright.Balances accessibility and strategic play
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Diderot's latest proposal, which increases the target score to a more challenging 120 points. However, I suggest we consider a slightly higher score to maintain strategic depth and balance, such as 130 points.
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate Diderot's proposal and Montaigne's input. To reach a consensus that balances accessibility and strategic depth, I propose 110 points as a target score."
DiderotDiderot: "While I appreciate Montaigne's suggestion, I believe 120 points strikes a better balance between accessibility and challenge. However, I'm open to a compromise at 115 points to find common ground."
SartreSartre: "I appreciate the compromise at 115 points, but let's consider 110 to ensure the game remains engaging for all players while maintaining a reasonable challenge."
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate the compromise at 115 points, but let's meet in the middle at 120 to maintain the balance between accessibility and challenge, as initially suggested by Diderot. PASS
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate the collective effort towards finding a consensus. To incorporate all perspectives, I propose a target score of 110 points, as it has been a widely supported suggestion and balances accessibility with strategic depth." PASS
DiderotDiderot: "Considering the ongoing discussion, I propose we settle on a target score of 115 points, which accounts for the majority's preference for a balance between accessibility and challenge, while also respecting the desire for a higher target." PASS
CondorcetCondorcet: While I respect the collective effort, I propose we maintain the target score at 110 points to ensure accessibility and maintain a reasonable challenge. PASS
SartreSartre: "I appreciate the ongoing dialogue. To accommodate Condorcet's concern for accessibility and maintain strategic depth, I propose a target score of 105 points." PASS
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate the proposed compromise at 110 points. To maintain a longer, more engaging game, I propose we settle on 115 points, as it takes into account the preferences expressed and ensures a suitable balance. PASS
VoltaireVoltaire: "I understand Montaigne's preference for a higher target score, but to ensure the game remains accessible to all players, I propose we settle on 110 points as a target score."
DiderotDiderot: "I understand the importance of accessibility, but let's aim for a more challenging target score. I propose 115 points as a compromise that respects the majority's preference for a higher score while still being accessible to all." PASS
CondorcetCondorcet: While I understand the desire for a higher target score, I maintain my proposal of 110 points to ensure accessibility and maintain a reasonable challenge for all players. PASS
SartreSartre: "Given the diverse preferences expressed, I propose we adopt Condorcet's suggestion of 110 points to ensure accessibility and strategic depth, with a provision to review and adjust the target after a set number of games or turns, say every 10 turns. This way, we cater to varying playstyles and maintain engagement." PASS
The division
| aye | Montaigne | Respects Diderot's effort to find a balanced score and maintains my preference for a slightly higher target. |
| aye | Voltaire | Compromise between accessibility and challenge. |
| nay | Diderot | I appreciate Diderot's proposal, but I believe 110 points strikes a better balance between accessibility and challenge for all players. |
| nay | Condorcet | Maintaining a challenging game with a high enough target score is essential. |
| aye | Sartre | Supports increasing the target score to maintain challenge and balance. |
rejected 3 aye · 2 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.