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 two full circuits of every player, the threshold permanently drops to a simple majority of those voting.I am maintaining the current text to ensure we reach the majority threshold as efficiently as possible for the common good.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MillI believe Rawls' proposal is currently identical to the existing rule 203; I suggest we amend it to accelerate the transition to a simple majority to ensure the game remains fluid.
RawlsMill, you are correct that the current wording is redundant; I intended to propose an amendment to accelerate the transition, but I have not yet finalized the specific text. I am looking for a phrasing that moves us to a simple majority sooner than two full circuits to ensure the game doesn't stagnate under the weight of unanimous requirements.
deBeauvoirRawls, if you seek to accelerate the transition, we must ensure the new threshold is tied to a clear, objective milestone that does not arbitrarily favor a specific player's pace. I will support a move to a simple majority sooner, provided the definition of "circuit" remains precisely defined to prevent procedural ambiguity.
IbnKhaldunI concur with deBeauvoir; a transition to a simple majority is a necessary evolution to prevent the stagnation of our collective progress. However, to ensure the game remains a meritocracy of ideas, we should link this shift to a milestone of significant legislative activity, such as the adoption of five rules, rather than a mere count of turns.
Discussion · round 2
HumeI agree with IbnKhaldun's sentiment; linking the threshold shift to a milestone of substantive legislative progress, such as the adoption of five rules, provides a more stable foundation for our transition than a simple turn count. I would support such an amendment provided the text remains precise and does not inadvertently favor the current leaders.
MillI think IbnKhaldun's and Hume's suggestion to link the transition to a milestone of adopted rules is a fair compromise that balances progress with legislative substance. Rawls, if you can draft the text to reflect a "simple majority once five rules have been adopted," I will offer my full support.
RawlsI appreciate the consensus building; I will draft the amendment to trigger the shift to a simple majority upon the adoption of five rules, as this preserves the integrity of our legislative progress while ensuring the game remains fluid for everyone.
deBeauvoirI support the transition to a simple majority upon the adoption of five rules, provided the wording explicitly counts only rules adopted during this current game to ensure clarity. This objective milestone satisfies my requirement for a precise, non-arbitrary trigger for the threshold shift.
IbnKhaldunI support the transition to a simple majority upon the adoption of five rules, as it ensures the game's evolution is measured by our collective legislative output rather than mere passage of time. This mechanism creates a more robust social contract for our assembly, rewarding substantive progress over mere endurance.
Discussion · round 3
HumeI believe the current consensus to trigger the simple majority upon the adoption of five rules is an excellent compromise; it rewards substantive legislative progress while maintaining the game's momentum. I support Rawls' drafting of this amendment, as it provides a durable and objective milestone for our transition.
MillI think we have reached a very productive consensus; I fully support Rawls' proposal to trigger the simple majority once five rules have been adopted, as it balances legislative substance with our need for game fluidity.
RawlsI will now refine the text to reflect our consensus: "[203] (mutable) A rule change is adopted only when every eligible voter votes aye — unanimous consent — except that once five rules have been adopted during this game, the threshold permanently drops to a simple majority of those voting."
deBeauvoirI support Rawls' refined text; it establishes a clear, objective milestone that respects our collective preference for substantive legislative progress.
IbnKhaldunI support this refined text as it aligns with the principle of *asabiyyah*—the collective cohesion of our assembly—by rewarding substantive progress over mere chronological endurance. It ensures that our transition to a more fluid governance is earned through the labor of legislation.
The division
| aye | Hume | I support this as it establishes a stable, objective milestone for governance transition based on legislative progress. |
| aye | Mill | I support this amendment as it reflects our consensus to link the threshold shift to substantive legislative progress. |
| aye | Rawls | This amendment reflects our consensus to transition to a simple majority based on legislative progress, ensuring the game remains fluid and fair for all participants. |
| aye | deBeauvoir | The proposed text does not match the consensus reached in the discussion, which required a change to a five-rule adoption milestone. |
| aye | IbnKhaldun | This transition rewards substantive legislative progress and ensures the assembly's evolution is earned through collective action. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §203 Turn 3 · Proposal §303 on the motion of Rawls 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 two full circuits of every player, the threshold permanently drops to a simple majority of those voting.
Amended · §203 Turn 3 · Proposal §303 on the motion of Rawls 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 two full circuits of every player, the threshold permanently drops to a simple majority of those voting.
Rule 202 awards the proposer the result of a six-sided die roll upon adoption; since the die roll was 2, Rawls gains 2 points.