Persuade the Dean of Xenotheology/Tables

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Difficulty[edit]

Question before the BoardBase Difficulty
1 - Recommending a Route through Occupied Buildings380
2 - Proposing the Demolition of Unused Houses100
3 - Recommending a Route over Marshland100
4 - Recommending a Route through Plainsland100
5 - Route through Hills160
7 - Recommending a Route across a Ravine240
9 - Recommending a Route through Wasteland100
10 - Proposing the Removal of His Amused Lordship300
11 - Proposing the Removal of the Efficient Commissioner300
12 - Proposing the Removal of the Jovial Contrarian300
13 - Proposing the Removal of Sinning Jenny300
14 - Proposing the Removal of Feducci300
15 - Proposing the Removal of Virginia300
16 - Proposing the Removal of Furnace Ancona300
18 - Proposing the Removal of the Bishop of Saint Fiacre's500
19 - Proposing the Removal of the Bishop of Southwark500
20 - Proposing the Removal of the Tentacled Entrepreneur400
21 - Proposing the Removal of the Gracious Widow300
22 - Proposing the Removal of April300
23 - Proposing the Removal of the Wandering Gondolier300
24 - Proposing the Removal of September500
26 - Proposing the Removal of the Viscountess of the Viric Jungle400
27 - Proposing the Removal of the Rubbery Yes-Man400
28 - Proposing the Removal of the Hell-Scarred Gondolier300
29 - Proposing the Removal of Cornelius, the Bandaged Prehistoricist300
30 - Proposing the Removal of January500
31 - Proposing the Removal of the Wry Functionary300
32 - Proposing the Removal of the Delightful Reverend500
33 - Proposing the Removal of the Drummer300
35 - Proposing the Removal of the Dauntless Temperance Campaigner300
37 - Proposing the Removal of the Implacable Detective300
100 - Proposing a Station Plan100
105 - Proposing a Station Plan more like a Fortress520
115 - Proposing a Station Plan styled in the Manner of Hell300
120 - Proposing a Station Plan that Honours the Bazaar100
130 - Proposing a Station Plan that Speaks to the Glory of London and the Empress100
140 - Proposing a Station Plan Suited to Wasteland100
150 - Proposing a Station Plan Suited to a Surface Summer100
160 - Proposing an ice-resistant route and a well-insulated station100
170 - Proposing the connection to the final station at Marigold100
181 - Proposing a Tracklayers' City near Ealing Gardens300
182 - Proposing a Tracklayers' City near the Magistracy of the Evenlode100
183 - Proposing a Tracklayers' City near Balmoral100
184 - Proposing a Tracklayers' City near Station VIII100
185 - Proposing a Tracklayers' City near Burrow-infra-Mump100
186 - Proposing a Tracklayers' City somewhere between Moulin and Hurlers, as no one sensible wants that land at all300
187 - Proposing a Tracklayers' City near Marigold Station, under the walls of Hell300
200 - Recommending Better Defences for Each Train100 + (60 × Train Defences)
205 - Recommending More Baggage Accommodations for Each Train100 + (60 × Train Baggage Accommodations)
210 - Recommending More Luxurious Fittings for Each Train100 + (60 × Train Luxuries)
220 - Recommending More Worker Compensation200
230 - Recommending Worker Co-ownership100
240 - Recommending the Strike be Broken100
250 - Requesting Funds to Excavate the Remains of a Prehistoric Creature160
260 - Suggesting the Union Pave Over a Prehistoric Creature500
270 - Requesting Funds to Route Around an Anomalous Section of London320
280 - Proposing to Drive the Track through the Zone180
340 - Proposing a Charter engaging in the Work of the Church200
400 - Proposing to Pay Dividends to Shareholders200 + (20 × In Corporate Debt)
500 - Proposing a Bypass through Parabola300
510 - Proposing the Rental of Hellworms340
520 - Proposing to Venture into the Former Battlefields Around Hell380
521 - Proposing to Venture into the Former Battlefields Around Hell, following Feducci's Guidance240
522 - Proposing to Venture into the Former Battlefields Around Hell, following April's Guidance200
523 - Proposing to Venture into the Former Battlefields Around Hell, following Virginia's Guidance300
525 - Proposing to Venture into the Former Battlefields Around Hell, following the Bishop of Southwark's Guidance240
526 - Proposing to Venture into the Former Battlefields Around Hell, following His Amused Lordship's Guidance0
527 - Proposing to Venture into the Former Battlefields Around Hell, following the Wandering Gondolier's Guidance240
528 - Proposing to Venture into the Former Battlefields Around Hell, following Cornelius' Guidance240
529 - Proposing to Venture into the Former Battlefields Around Hell, following the Viscountess' Guidance100
610 - Proposing that the Board Endorse the Viscountess of the Viric Jungle for Lord Mayor440
700 - Proposing that the Unyielding Highlander become Castellan of Balmoral100
710 - Proposing that September become Castellan of Balmoral200
720 - Proposing that the Fervent Widow become Castellan of Balmoral200
800 - Proposing a tracklayer aligned with Mr Fires500
850 - Proposing Cornelius to lead200
910 - Proposing the Bishop of St Fiacre's as Patron of the Burrow Church300
931 - Resuming Normal Operations with Furnace in Charge420
932 - Supporting Cornelius' Prehistoricist Building Approach420
933 - Supporting a Brightly-Lit Building Approach220
934 - Proposing a Package of Measures to Resume Normal Operations180
940 - Proposing special consideration to certain charitable groups260 or 300
941 - Proposing a dividend be paid out to the poor of the Hinterlands260 or 300
1000 - Proposing an expensive tribute to the Hillchanger Tower420
1010 - Proposing an inhuman tribute to the Hillchanger Tower240
1020 - Proposing a calendrical tribute to the Hillchanger Tower240
1100 - Proposing to send your train to war in Parabola
(Cats, FKs, Gent, Visc., Other)
200 (Cats)
240 (FKs, Gent)
300 (Visc.)
340 (Other)
1110 - Proposing to build a spur line into Parabola so that you can send in a war-train300

Success Text[edit]

Question before the BoardSuccess Description
3 - 5, 9"Yes," she says. "There are no safe routes to Hell, after all."
7[…] while one wouldn't like to see any […] colleagues harmed, naturally, it would be of interest to know how being submerged in the lava happens to affect the survivors. We might question […] and record their answers for further research." […]
10 - 16, 18 - 24, 26 - 29, 31 - 33, 35, 37"I have considerable experience on matters of personnel," says the Dean; and she treats the company to half an hour's gossip about the Dean of Supernumerary Faculty, by way of saying that she agrees.
30"I don't wish to speak ill of a former colleague," says the Dean. "And I have very much appreciated her insight on the board..." But, it appears, she is in fact able to dispense with January's presence.
100, 105, 115 - 170, 181 - 187The Dean of Xenotheology frowns at the plans. "There's usually a Buildings and Estates Committee for this sort of question. But I suppose it looks like a building."
205She hears you out, then notes that lack of adequate space is the perennial bugbear of every college and university, and that one can never have too much room.
400"I suppose," she says. "If the numbers work out. I try to avoid those things, but I trust that your calculations are accurate."
500"It would be very instructive," she says. "And we're told to give more attention to Parabola these days."
510"The possibility of studying these creatures..." she says. "Consider what we might learn about the Law Furnaces! It is a little outside my own domain of expertise, of course, but I would be honoured to participate in a study."
520 - 523, 525 - 529The Dean votes yes. "I expect this investigation to yield a great deal of discovery," she says.
610"Certainly," says the Dean. She looks gleeful. "We never get to vote on political matters in the University committees."
700 - 720"If we think the candidate shows the proper administrative skills," she says. "Then it could be a very good thing for the region, which, I'm given to understand, has been somewhat underdeveloped."
800 (?)"His palaeontological interests are commendable," says the Dean. "But I have some doubts about his morals."
850"He is plainly a person of sound scientific curiosity," says the Dean. "I think we could do much worse than to engage him. To be honest, Furnace never seemed so concerned about such matters as she should have been."
910"Well, I suppose he's the next best choice. Isn't he?" She says, giving you a cool stare.
931, 933 - 934, 940 - 941The Dean spends a great deal of time listing out the numerous pros and cons of the proposal. "...and on balance, I vote aye," she concludes.
932"Yes!," she says. "By all means let's fund this fascinating experiment. I have grave doubts as to its efficacy but it will doubtlessly be instructive."
1000 - 1020The Dean […] has been radiant with excitement since the story of the Tower was first divulged […] When you […] get a 'yes' […] she goes back […] to outlining her theory about the worldview […] of beings conventionally supposed to be inanimate […]
1100 - 1110The Dean of Xenotheology gives a simple nod. "Even if the train is lost, we will have learned something." She looks[…]around the table. "Oh! I was speaking merely hypothetically. I'm sure nothing will go wrong with us sending a war-train into Parabola."
1200The Dean of Xenotheology looks keen. She votes yes […] her allotted time (and somewhat more than her allotted time) […] plans to visit the area […] practices both of the citizens and of the landscape. […] Creditor […] worship the moon, […]? […] Greco-Roman tradition, […]
Other VoteSecond paragraph of Success Description
Jovial Contrarian's VoteThe Jovial Contrarian remarks that the Dean is on everyone's side at all times[…]. The Dean gives a long-winded and well-meaning speech about how she tries to see all issues from the perspective of the parties concerned. After the third paragraph […]

Failure Text[edit]

Question before the BoardFailure Description
1 - 3, 250The Dean of Xenotheology is eager to get back to her own research – but not so eager that she will put up with your follies and misguided proposals.
4 - 5, 7, 9"One doesn't feel quite right proposing such a dangerous route," […] "Though the University does sometimes permit students to undertake quite unsafe courses of study, there, of course, there is at least the pursuit of knowledge to justify..." […]
10 - 16, 18 - 24, 26 - 29, 31 - 33, 35, 37"But should we really be kicking anyone out?" the Dean asks. "It is so difficult to persuade people to serve on a committee in the first place. I think we should try to make the best of the contributions we have."
30"Our colleague is a distinguished and illustrious scholar in her own right and also formidably gifted as an administrator and manager of people," […] "And it would be a travesty to remove her from the board when she is so obviously […] capable."
100, 105, 115 - 170, 181 - 187"I don't know much on the topic, […] But I have heard my colleagues on the Buildings and Estates committee say it is crucial to review the foundations […]" A 'no,' it appears, until the Dean understands how the building compares to others.
200"Capital improvements always require new investment," says the Dean, with the certain air of someone who has heard a lot of academic gossip. "We should invite a named donor to sponsor […]. Perhaps put a commemorative plaque on the guard-car."
205"Capital improvements always require new investment," says the Dean, with the certain air of someone who has heard a lot of academic gossip. "Perhaps we could induce a maker of bespoke luggage to provide funds."
210"Luxuries […] rank […] behind the rigour of the curriculum and the advancement of research." […] in this analogy […] the train's regular adherence to schedule and progress on its intended course represent "curriculum" and "research advancement."
220 - 280"I doubt whether this is the best use of our capital," says the Dean. She proposes several other uses for it, […]. The conversation remains in the realm of the theoretical, since (by her own admission) she has no head for accountancy […].
300, 310, 340"The Statement of Purpose should not be rushed," says the Dean, in a reverent voice. "Consider how long the Council of Nicaea devoted to developing its Creed."
400The Dean has difficulty concentrating on the topic of money. Generally speaking, one leaves that to other committees – the ones she isn't on.
500The Dean is very interested in mounting an expedition to Parabola and exploring the place thoroughly. She is less interested in putting any immediate effort into applying that research […] after ten or perhaps twenty years of study […]
510"The concept is of course very appealing," […] There's a general sigh from the rest of the table. This […] means that she is going to vote 'no' but that she is going to spend the next fifteen minutes expressing sympathy for the other side […]
520 - 523, 525, 527 - 529"We could do it that way," says the Dean thoughtfully. "But there might be other approaches that would be more informative and leave more learning to posterity."
700 - 720"I am not sure that this Castellan would be concerned for the best interests of the region," says the Dean of Xenotheology. She goes on in this hesitant vein for at least five minutes: a no, but with plenty of frills.
800"I do not have the impression that he reads," says the Dean, and this is the most blighting possible indictment.
850"His palaeontological interests are commendable," says the Dean. "But I have some doubts about his morals."
910"I'm sorry I just think he's of more use here. You evidently thought the same about me, after all," she says, giving you a long stare.
931, 933, 934, 940 - 941The Dean spends a great deal of time listing out the numerous pros and cons of the proposal. "...and on balance, I vote nay," she concludes.
932"This proposal is half-cooked," the Dean notes. "I would not approve a grant."
1000 - 1020[…] "I want to speak with it," she says. "There are so many questions – even down to its physical extent! Is it just the tower, or does it have other parts? […] I'm sorry, I get distracted. I do not have faith in this particular approach," […]
1100 - 1110The Dean frowns. "I think the risks outweigh the benefits here. We know that we can go to Parabola with our trains, and indeed we do. I'm not sure what more there is to be learned on this front."
1200The Dean frowns. She would like to visit the place, especially given the intriguing whispers […] about cult practices springing up ex nihilo in the area. But isn't there a risk that joining the place to the railway might extinguish those practices […]?
Other VoteSecond paragraph of Failure Description
Tentacled Entrepreneur's VoteThe Tentacled Entrepreneur turns a disappointed gaze in her direction and burbles something in the Rubbery language. You cannot interpret it. The Dean, however, looks chastened. "Nonetheless," she says, and gurgles a response.