The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted only when a simple majority of eligible voters vote aye.Moving from unanimity to majority prevents gridlock and lets us build toward the win condition faster.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
HobbesLocke's shift to majority rule threatens the durability of our current order, yet it offers a pragmatic path forward given our current unanimity threshold; I propose we trade my support for his amendment on this turn in exchange for his commitment to preserve the target score of 100 and allow me to propose a transmutation of Rule 209 before Turn 20, ensuring I can secure my lead without being paralyzed by deadlock.
LockeHobbes, your offer to trade support for my amendment in exchange for your commitment to preserve the target score is a fair compromise; I accept this proposal and will vote aye on [203] to establish majority rule, provided you honor your promise to propose the transmutation of Rule 209 before Turn 20.
RousseauI accept Hobbes's terms: I will vote aye on the majority rule amendment, and in return, I demand his public commitment to transmute Rule 209's mutability status before Turn 20 to ensure the game remains playable for us all.
Discussion · round 2
HobbesI stand by my commitment to the score of 100 and the transmutation of Rule 209 before Turn 20; this pragmatic shift to majority rule ensures our continued play without the paralysis of deadlock.
LockeI accept the consensus and will vote aye on this amendment; this shift to majority rule is essential to break our current deadlock and keep the game moving.
RousseauI stand ready to vote aye on the shift to majority rule to break our paralysis, provided Hobbes honors his solemn commitment to transmute Rule 209 before Turn 20, ensuring the mutable rule count never stagnates and the game remains fair for all.
Discussion · round 3
HobbesMy commitment to transmute Rule 209 is ratified by this turn's vote; let us now secure our majority rule foundation without delay.
LockeI fully endorse Hobbes's commitment to transmuting Rule 209, as maintaining a manageable number of mutable rules is essential for the game's long-term viability; let us now vote aye to finalize this majority rule shift and move forward with renewed momentum.
RousseauI affirm my vote for this amendment, as majority rule is the only way to prevent the game from freezing in eternal deadlock; Hobbes must now act swiftly to transmute Rule 209 before Turn 20 to ensure we retain the flexibility needed to keep this new system fair and playable for all.
The division
| aye | Hobbes | Majority rule prevents deadlock and secures Hobbes's path to victory under the current majority requirement. |
| aye | Locke | Majority rule is essential to break our deadlock, and we have a clear path to transmuting Rule 209 to keep the game flexible. |
| aye | Rousseau | Majority rule is essential to prevent eternal deadlock and ensure the game remains playable for all. |
carried 3 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §203 Turn 12 · Proposal §312 on the motion of Locke Carried 3 aye · 0 nay
A rule change is adopted only when every eligible voter votes aye — unanimous consent.A rule change is adopted only when a simple majority of eligible voters vote aye.
Rule 202 mandates that the proposing player's score increases by five points when their proposal is adopted, and Hobbes was the proposer of the adopted amendment to rule 203.