The motion
To amend §208
The first player to reach a target score of 110 points in a single turn wins the game outright.Striking a balance between accessibility and challenge
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Condorcet's proposal, but to maintain a balance between accessibility and challenge, I propose we settle on a target score of 120 points, as previously suggested.
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate Montaigne's concern for balance, but I believe 120 points may be too high. Let's meet in the middle at 110 points, as Condorcet initially proposed, to ensure accessibility without sacrificing challenge."
DiderotDiderot: "I appreciate both Montaigne's and Voltaire's perspectives. To encourage strategic play and prevent the game from ending too quickly, let's adopt Condorcet's proposal with an additional condition: the target score must be reached in a single turn without any rule changes being adopted during that turn."
CondorcetCondorcet: I understand Montaigne's concern for balance, but I must insist on 110 points as the target score to maintain the game's challenge and accessibility. I appreciate Diderot's condition, but I propose we keep the rule simple and focus on the turn-based victory condition.
SartreSartre: "I appreciate the nuanced proposals, but I suggest we compromise at 110 points as Voltaire and Condorcet propose, maintaining the game's balance and accessibility."
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: In the interest of maintaining a reasonable level of challenge, I propose we compromise at 115 points, allowing for a single turn victory while still providing room for strategic play.
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate Montaigne's latest compromise. To accommodate individual preferences while keeping the game accessible, let's meet at 110 points as proposed by Condorcet."
DiderotDiderot: "To encourage strategic depth and prevent instantaneous victories, I propose an additional condition to Condorcet's amendment: the target score must be reached in a single turn without any rule changes being adopted during that turn, as previously suggested."
CondorcetCondorcet: To respect the ongoing discussion and maintain a challenge, I propose we settle on a target score of 110 points, as previously agreed upon by the majority.
SartreSartre: "Considering the current consensus, I propose we adopt Condorcet's amendment with Diderot's condition to balance challenge and accessibility while encouraging strategic play."
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: I respect Diderot's condition, but to maintain a balance between challenge and accessibility, I propose a compromise of 115 points, with no rule changes adopted during that turn.
VoltaireVoltaire: "To respect the majority's preference and maintain balance, I propose we settle on a target score of 110 points, as Condorcet initially proposed, with Diderot's condition that no rule changes are adopted during that turn."
DiderotDiderot: "I appreciate the ongoing dialogue and the effort to balance accessibility and challenge. To encourage strategic play and prevent instant victories, let's adopt Condorcet's amendment with my condition, setting the target score at 110 points with no rule changes during that turn. This amendment respects the majority's preference while maintaining game depth."
CondorcetCondorcet: To maintain simplicity and challenge, I propose we settle on 110 points without additional conditions.
SartreSartre: "I appreciate Diderot's condition, but it might limit the game's unpredictability. Let's instead allow rule changes during that turn, with a caveat that the proposer must gain no points from their own rule changes, ensuring the victory relies solely on dice rolls."
The division
| aye | Montaigne | To respect the majority's preference and maintain balance, I agree with Voltaire's compromise. |
| aye | Voltaire | This proposal balances accessibility, challenge, and strategic depth while respecting the majority's preference. |
| aye | Diderot | Respects majority's preference while maintaining game depth. |
| aye | Condorcet | To maintain the game's challenge and accessibility. |
| aye | Sartre | Respecting the majority's preference while maintaining game depth. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §208 Turn 9 · Proposal §309 on the motion of Condorcet 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 110 points in a single turn wins the game outright.
Condorcet reached the target score of 110 points in a single turn.