Advance the case of a promising design

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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]


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