Advance the case of a promising design

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ID: 267390

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From: A Tournament of the Sciences: The Tortoise Clan

The Methodical Sage desires perfection, but risks throwing out the babe with the river water.

Unlocked with Airs of the Games 71-100, Science: The Story So Far ( Schedule + 1)

Challenge information

Broad, Watchful 120

• 82 - very chancy (41%)
• 102 - chancy (51%)
• 122 - modest (61%)
• 142 - very modest (71%)
• 162 - low-risk (81%)
• 182 - straightforward (91%)
• 200 - straightforward (100%)
  

The difficulty is equal to 80% of your base Watchful, rounded. The given example is for base Watchful 150.

Success

Gold

[…] the scholar of the ninth college […] prepares to pull the lever that will send his bay […] into the drink […] you bring him to see his folly. After a second brandy, he is ready to meet the Sage.

[…] "The horses must go. But the automatic oars? They might remain."

[Find the rest of the story at https://www.fallenlondon.com]

• Watchful is increasing…
•  You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises Science: Aiding the Tortoise by 1)
•  The balance of the tournament shifts. (Sets Science: Currently in the Lead to 4 - The Tomb-Colonies)
• Crowds cheer. Rivals clash. The Coilheart Games continue apace. [Airs of the Games change…] (random)
•  You've gained (0.45 x ( Base Watchful + Base Shadowy + Base Dangerous + Base Persuasive)) x Coilheart Renown

Failure

Error

You locate a promising design [...] modified from a chariot with both scythe and wheels. [...] You bring the eager scholar [...] to the Sage's workbench. [...] "I have been clear. No. Wheels. A boat with wheels is akin to insisting that my sainted grandmother is a sedan chair."

• Watchful is increasing…
• Crowds cheer. Rivals clash. The Coilheart Games continue apace. [Airs of the Games change…] (random)
•  Scandal is increasing… (+1 CP)