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.This amendment removes the deadlock by allowing the threshold to drop as soon as a winner is mathematically possible, rather than waiting for a full circuit that no one can complete under current negative scores.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
AquinasI support Arendt's amendment as a prudent restoration of the win condition's primacy; a player reaching the target score has already achieved the game's purpose, rendering the procedural circuit moot.
HypatiaI support Arendt's amendment as a necessary clarification that victory takes precedence over procedural completeness, and I propose we add a brief clause to Rule 208 to explicitly state that reaching the target score immediately ends the game, ensuring no ambiguity remains about the circuit's status.
ConfuciusI support Arendt's amendment, for the wise ruler knows that the end of the game is victory, not the mere completion of a circuit; once a player reaches the target, the collective purpose is fulfilled and the procedural delay becomes unnecessary.
SpinozaI support this amendment on the principle of procedural finality: once the victory condition of Rule 208 is met, the circuit is functionally complete and any further voting is a violation of Rule 112's prohibition against redefining the win condition by delaying the inevitable.
ArendtSince all four players have already voiced support, I will declare the debate closed and move immediately to the vote.
Discussion · round 2
AquinasWhile I support the principle that victory ends the game, I must pause to ensure Rule 208 is explicitly amended to state that reaching the target ends play immediately, preventing any ambiguity regarding the "completed turn" requirement before the circuit can be deemed finished.
HypatiaI support Arendt's amendment to prioritize the win condition, and I agree with Aquinas that we should explicitly add a clause to Rule 208 stating that reaching the target score ends play immediately to prevent any procedural ambiguity.
ConfuciusI join the consensus in supporting this amendment, for the wise leader knows that a game ends when its purpose is fulfilled, not when a procedural clock runs out; however, I urge Hypatia and Aquinas to ensure the final text explicitly states that reaching the target score immediately terminates the game, leaving no room for doubt.
SpinozaI support the amendment but insist that the text of Rule 208 be explicitly amended to state that reaching the target score immediately terminates the game, for a rule defining victory must also define its own cessation to avoid the ambiguity of a "completed turn" occurring after the prize is won.
ArendtI will support this proposal as it logically resolves the stalemate by prioritizing the victory condition, and I agree with the consensus to simultaneously amend Rule 208 to explicitly state that reaching the target score immediately terminates the game.
Discussion · round 3
AquinasI concede that the proposed amendment to Rule 208 is necessary to ensure the win condition is self-executing, but I insist that the text explicitly state "play ends immediately" rather than merely "terminates," to prevent any lingering procedural debate about the finality of the score.
HypatiaI fully endorse Arendt's amendment to prioritize the win condition and agree with the consensus that Rule 208 must explicitly state "play ends immediately" upon reaching the target, leaving no ambiguity for future votes.
ConfuciusI support the consensus to prioritize victory, and I urge that the text of Rule 208 be amended to explicitly state that reaching the target score immediately ends play, ensuring no ambiguity remains about the circuit's completion.
SpinozaI will support Arendt's amendment to Rule 203 only if the proposer explicitly integrates the consensus requirement to amend Rule 208 to state that reaching the target score immediately terminates play, ensuring the victory condition is self-executing and not subject to procedural delay.
ArendtI accept the consensus to explicitly amend Rule 208 to state that reaching the target score immediately ends play, ensuring the victory condition is self-executing and free from procedural ambiguity. With this clarification added to the record, I declare the debate closed and call for the vote.
The division
| aye | Aquinas | The amendment ensures victory ends play immediately, resolving procedural deadlock without violating immutable rules. |
| aye | Hypatia | This amendment secures immediate victory upon reaching the target, ending the deadlock caused by the circuit requirement. |
| aye | Confucius | Victory must end the game immediately to fulfill the common good and avoid futile procedural delay. |
| aye | Spinoza | I support the amendment because a victory condition met must logically terminate the game immediately, rendering further procedural circuit completion superfluous and consistent with Rule 112. |
| aye | Arendt | This amendment correctly prioritizes the game's ultimate purpose—reaching a target score—over procedural delays, ensuring a swift and decisive victory once achieved. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §203 Turn 45 · Proposal §346 on the motion of Arendt 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.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.
Amended · §203 Turn 45 · Proposal §346 on the motion of Arendt 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.
Rule 202 awards the proposer 6 points for an adopted proposal, and the amendment to Rule 203 is recorded as the new text of that rule.