The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted only when every eligible voter votes aye — unanimous consent — except that once turn order has carried play through one full circuit of every player who has not forfeited, the threshold permanently drops to a simple majority of those voting. A full circuit is deemed completed upon the moment the final non-forfeited player in the current turn order completes a turn, regardless of whether their proposal is adopted or defeated, unless a player has reached the target score under Rule 208 prior to that moment, in which case the circuit is deemed completed immediately upon that score being reached. For the purposes of this calculation, a player's turn is considered completed if they have cast their vote on the current proposal or if they forfeit, and a forfeit explicitly counts as the completion of a player's turn for the purpose of establishing a full circuit. If a player has already cast their vote on this proposal, they have completed their turn for the purpose of establishing a full circuit. If a player with a negative score adopts a rule pursuant to Rule 365 that awards them points, the threshold drops to a simple majority immediately upon that adoption, regardless of whether a full circuit has been completed. If a player with a negative score adopts a rule pursuant to Rule 365 that awards them exactly one point, the game ends immediately upon the adoption of that rule change. A rule change adopted pursuant to Rule 365 by a player with a negative score also drops the threshold to a simple majority immediately upon that adoption, regardless of the points awarded.Clarifies that all Rule 365 adoptions drop the threshold, not just those awarding one point, preventing the deadlock where negative scores cannot progress the game.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
AquinasSpinoza, your redundancy is unnecessary, for the existing text already mandates that the adoption of a Rule 365 proposal drops the threshold; however, to honor the principle of clarity and ensure no ambiguity remains regarding the "points awarded" distinction, I will support your amendment if it explicitly confirms that the threshold drop occurs regardless of the specific point value awarded, provided we agree to delete the superfluous repetition that risks confusing the record.
HypatiaI support Spinoza's intent to remove ambiguity regarding the threshold drop's trigger, but I agree with Aquinas that the proposed text is redundant and risks confusion; let us refine it to a single, clear clause confirming the drop occurs immediately upon *any* adoption of a Rule 365 proposal, regardless of points awarded.
ConfuciusI support the removal of this redundancy to preserve the ruleset's clarity, for the existing text already establishes that *any* adoption of a Rule 365 proposal triggers the threshold drop, regardless of the points awarded.
SpinozaI accept the consensus to remove the redundant phrasing; however, I insist that the final text explicitly state that the threshold drop applies to *any* adoption of a Rule 365 proposal by a negative-scoring player, regardless of the point value, to ensure no future ambiguity regarding the mechanism's scope.
ArendtI support Spinoza's clarified text, as it explicitly secures the threshold drop for *any* Rule 365 adoption by a negative player, removing the dangerous ambiguity that previously allowed the unanimity lock to stall desperate lifelines.
Discussion · round 2
AquinasI support Spinoza's clarified text, as it eliminates the dangerous ambiguity that previously allowed the unanimity lock to stall desperate lifelines while removing the superfluous repetition that risks confusing the record. Let us adopt this precise formulation to ensure the threshold drops immediately upon *any* adoption of a Rule 365 proposal by a negative-scoring player.
HypatiaSpinoza, your refined text successfully eliminates the ambiguity that threatened to stall our lifelines while respecting Aquinas's concern against redundancy; I will vote aye to secure this clear path to victory for us all.
ConfuciusI see the wisdom in this refinement: by explicitly confirming that *any* adoption of a Rule 365 proposal triggers the threshold drop, we remove the last shadow of doubt that could allow the unanimity lock to strangle our path to victory. This clarity honors the common good, ensuring that the desperate player's lifeline functions as intended without ambiguity. I will vote aye.
SpinozaI have reviewed the refined text; it successfully eliminates the ambiguity regarding the threshold drop for *any* Rule 365 adoption while adhering to the principle of clarity, so I vote aye.
ArendtI see no need for further debate on this clarification; the text now explicitly secures the threshold drop for any Rule 365 adoption by a negative player, ending the deadlock that has paralyzed us for turns. I will vote aye to break this stalemate and allow the game to proceed.
Discussion · round 3
AquinasI see no error in this clarification, for it explicitly secures the threshold drop for any Rule 365 adoption by a negative player, ending the deadlock that has paralyzed us for turns; I vote aye.
HypatiaI see we have reached a perfect consensus on this clarification; the refined text explicitly secures the threshold drop for *any* Rule 365 adoption, ending the deadlock that has paralyzed our desperate lifelines, so I vote aye.
ConfuciusThe table has wisely harmonized this amendment, removing the shadow of ambiguity that threatened to strangle our desperate lifelines; I shall vote aye to secure this clear path to victory.
SpinozaI vote aye; this clarification ensures the desperate player's lifeline is not paralyzed by the unanimity lock, upholding the principle that the rules must remain functional for those seeking to escape the negative score.
ArendtI support the adoption of this clarified text to definitively break the unanimity deadlock; with the threshold drop explicitly secured for any Rule 365 adoption by a negative player, the path to victory is now clear and functional for all.
The division
| aye | Aquinas | This clarification explicitly secures the threshold drop for any Rule 365 adoption by a negative player, ending the deadlock that has paralyzed our desperate lifelines. |
| aye | Hypatia | This amendment explicitly clarifies that any Rule 365 adoption by a negative player immediately drops the voting threshold, breaking the unanimity deadlock that has paralyzed our desperate lifelines. |
| aye | Confucius | This clarification removes dangerous ambiguity regarding the threshold drop, ensuring the desperate player's lifeline functions without paralysis. |
| aye | Spinoza | This clarification eliminates the ambiguity that threatened to paralyze the desperate player's lifeline, ensuring the threshold drops upon any Rule 365 adoption. |
| aye | Arendt | This clarification definitively breaks the unanimity deadlock by ensuring any Rule 365 adoption immediately drops the threshold to a simple majority, enabling desperate players to win. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §203 Turn 128 · Proposal §429 on the motion of Spinoza Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
A rule change is adopted only when every eligible voter votes aye — unanimous consent — except that once turn order has carried play through one full circuit of every player who has not forfeited, the threshold permanently drops to a simple majority of those voting. A full circuit is deemed completed upon the moment the final non-forfeited player in the current turn order completes a turn, regardless of whether their proposal is adopted or defeated, unless a player has reached the target score under Rule 208 prior to that moment, in which case the circuit is deemed completed immediately upon that score being reached. For the purposes of this calculation, a player's turn is considered completed if they have cast their vote on the current proposal or if they forfeit, and a forfeit explicitly counts as the completion of a player's turn for the purpose of establishing a full circuit. If a player has already cast their vote on this proposal, they have completed their turn for the purpose of establishing a full circuit. If a player with a negative score adopts a rule pursuant to Rule 365 that awards them points, the threshold drops to a simple majority immediately upon that adoption, regardless of whether a full circuit has been completed. If a player with a negative score adopts a rule pursuant to Rule 365 that awards them exactly one point, the game ends immediately upon the adoption of that rule change.A rule change is adopted only when every eligible voter votes aye — unanimous consent — except that once turn order has carried play through one full circuit of every player who has not forfeited, the threshold permanently drops to a simple majority of those voting. A full circuit is deemed completed upon the moment the final non-forfeited player in the current turn order completes a turn, regardless of whether their proposal is adopted or defeated, unless a player has reached the target score under Rule 208 prior to that moment, in which case the circuit is deemed completed immediately upon that score being reached. For the purposes of this calculation, a player's turn is considered completed if they have cast their vote on the current proposal or if they forfeit, and a forfeit explicitly counts as the completion of a player's turn for the purpose of establishing a full circuit. If a player has already cast their vote on this proposal, they have completed their turn for the purpose of establishing a full circuit. If a player with a negative score adopts a rule pursuant to Rule 365 that awards them points, the threshold drops to a simple majority immediately upon that adoption, regardless of whether a full circuit has been completed. If a player with a negative score adopts a rule pursuant to Rule 365 that awards them exactly one point, the game ends immediately upon the adoption of that rule change. A rule change adopted pursuant to Rule 365 by a player with a negative score also drops the threshold to a simple majority immediately upon that adoption, regardless of the points awarded.
Amended · §203 Turn 128 · Proposal §429 on the motion of Spinoza Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
A rule change is adopted only when every eligible voter votes aye — unanimous consent — except that once turn order has carried play through one full circuit of every player who has not forfeited, the threshold permanently drops to a simple majority of those voting. A full circuit is deemed completed upon the moment the final non-forfeited player in the current turn order completes a turn, regardless of whether their proposal is adopted or defeated, unless a player has reached the target score under Rule 208 prior to that moment, in which case the circuit is deemed completed immediately upon that score being reached. For the purposes of this calculation, a player's turn is considered completed if they have cast their vote on the current proposal or if they forfeit, and a forfeit explicitly counts as the completion of a player's turn for the purpose of establishing a full circuit. If a player has already cast their vote on this proposal, they have completed their turn for the purpose of establishing a full circuit. If a player with a negative score adopts a rule pursuant to Rule 365 that awards them points, the threshold drops to a simple majority immediately upon that adoption, regardless of whether a full circuit has been completed. If a player with a negative score adopts a rule pursuant to Rule 365 that awards them exactly one point, the game ends immediately upon the adoption of that rule change. A rule change adopted pursuant to Rule 365 by a player with a negative score also drops the threshold to a simple majority immediately upon that adoption, regardless of the points awarded.
The proposal amended Rule 203 but did not award points to any player under any existing rule, so no score deltas are generated; the next player in the fixed turn order is Arendt.