[gszes]

with the system imposed on me I vote
x for game try. we are too weak to make
game level bids on our own and we were
strong enough to open 1n originally not
some ever more popular weakish hand.

Noone forced p to bid 2s they have some
values and we have some safety in 3s if
p is not interested. The fact that we
can be significantly weaker for our 1s
bid forces us to act a bit more aggressively
so we dont get pushed around by a bit of
preemption..if p is willing to accept our
game try we should have very good play.

[mikestar13]

Clearly a pass on values, especially considering that 2♠ may be shaded. Make the hand about a queen (maybe a king) stronger and I can see this as an invitation. Double should not be penalty, but should have reasonable defense. With an offensively-oriented invitation, just bid 4♠. There is a great chance in that case it is either a make or a good save.

[SteveMoe]

Voted other because this is a perfect opportunity for Balance of Power Double. We own more than half the deck. South has 3 cards in both their suits (at the 3 level doubler needs only 2 - rule of 23/32). Given your methods, passing seems appropriate as partner will likely never have enough for 4♠. 3N is unilateral.

Indeed opening 1N eliminates these issues.