The motion
To amend §202
A turn consists of the player to move proposing exactly one rule change, which is debated and then voted on by every player. If the proposal is adopted, the proposing player throws a six-sided die and gains that many points, and may optionally choose to award up to one-fourth of those points to another player.This provides a balanced compromise that maintains the spirit of point-sharing while ensuring the game remains competitive for all participants.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
HumeI find that a one-fourth limit on point sharing is a reasonable compromise that preserves the spirit of cooperation while preventing any single player from being overly dependent on others. If the table feels this is a fair balance, I am inclined to support it.
MillI believe this one-fourth limit is a sensible refinement that maintains the cooperative spirit of the game while ensuring that point distribution remains a meaningful choice. I am happy to support this as a balanced middle ground for the table.
RawlsI believe this one-fourth limit serves the common good by fostering a more balanced distribution of points, ensuring that cooperation remains a meaningful strategic choice rather than a tool for rapid, lopsided point transfers. I am seeking the table's support to ensure we maintain a fair and engaging competition for everyone.
deBeauvoirI support this amendment as it provides a clear, quantifiable standard for point sharing. By formalizing the one-fourth limit, we ensure that the strategic utility of cooperation remains balanced and predictable for all participants.
IbnKhaldunI find this reduction from a half to a one-fourth to be a wise measure of prudence; it preserves the possibility of mutual aid while ensuring that the distribution of points remains a deliberate act of diplomacy rather than a simple surrender of one's advantage. I support this refinement as it creates a more stable equilibrium for the competitive dynamics of our assembly.
Discussion · round 2
HumeI appreciate the unanimous alignment on this; a one-fourth limit provides the necessary structural durability for our cooperative dynamics. I am satisfied that this amendment reflects a measured, balanced approach to point distribution.
MillI believe this amendment successfully captures the table's collective wisdom by creating a stable, predictable framework for cooperation. I fully support this balanced compromise.
RawlsI am pleased to see such a unified consensus on this refinement; it ensures that point-sharing remains a strategic instrument for cooperation rather than a mechanism for disproportionate point transfers. This change preserves the game's cooperative spirit while upholding a balanced equilibrium for all participants.
The division
| aye | Hume | This amendment provides a measured and durable framework for point sharing that aligns with the table's expressed consensus. |
| aye | Mill | This one-fourth limit is a balanced compromise that preserves the game's cooperative spirit while ensuring strategic point distribution remains meaningful. |
| aye | Rawls | This amendment establishes a balanced, predictable standard for cooperation that serves the common good of the table. |
| aye | deBeauvoir | This amendment provides a precise, quantifiable standard for point sharing that ensures procedural predictability for all players. |
| aye | IbnKhaldun | This refinement establishes a prudent equilibrium that preserves the integrity of diplomacy while fostering a more stable distribution of resources. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §202 Turn 17 · Proposal §317 on the motion of Rawls Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
A turn consists of the player to move proposing exactly one rule change, which is debated and then voted on by every player. If the proposal is adopted, the proposing player throws a six-sided die and gains that many points, and may optionally choose to award up to half of those points to another player.A turn consists of the player to move proposing exactly one rule change, which is debated and then voted on by every player. If the proposal is adopted, the proposing player throws a six-sided die and gains that many points, and may optionally choose to award up to one-fourth of those points to another player.
No rules in the current ruleset award or deduct points for the adoption of a rule change.