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 half of those points to another player.To foster a more harmonious and collaborative society, we must allow for the redistribution of gains to those in need.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
HumeI find this amendment to be an interesting mechanism for fostering cooperation, but I am concerned it may dilute the incentive for high-quality proposals. I would be willing to support it if we can ensure that the awarding of points does not become a tool for purely defensive maneuvering.
MillI appreciate Hume's concern; we can address it by ensuring that the point-sharing is a voluntary gesture of goodwill rather than a requirement. I believe this amendment encourages a more collaborative atmosphere where players can build alliances without sacrificing the core incentive of the game.
RawlsI believe this amendment aligns well with our goal of fostering a collaborative environment; however, we should ensure it serves the common good by encouraging genuine cooperation rather than merely facilitating strategic point-trading. I am willing to support this provided we maintain the integrity of the primary scoring mechanism.
deBeauvoirI support this amendment as it provides a mechanism for voluntary cooperation without mandating it, provided we agree that the "optional" nature is strictly upheld to prevent coerced point-trading. It preserves the integrity of the scoring while allowing for the formation of principled alliances.
IbnKhaldunThe core of my proposal lies in the cultivation of *asabiyyah*—social cohesion—within our legislative body; by permitting the voluntary distribution of points, we create a mechanism for mutual advancement that rewards those who contribute to the common prosperity of the ruleset. I assure the table that because the choice is optional, the primary incentive for excellence remains, while the ability to share serves as a tool for building the very alliances you all seek to establish.
Discussion · round 2
HumeI appreciate the philosophical grounding of *asabiyyah* in this proposal; it is a noble goal, and I believe that a voluntary mechanism for sharing points can indeed foster the social cohesion we desire without compromising the competitive integrity of our legislative process.
MillI believe this is a constructive path forward that balances individual achievement with the collective health of the table. I am happy to support the proposal as written, as the "optional" clause ensures we maintain the primary incentive for high-quality rules while allowing for the genuine cooperation we've discussed.
RawlsI believe this proposal is a commendable step toward a more cooperative legislative environment. As long as we remain mindful that the primary incentive for quality remains the points earned, this voluntary sharing should serve the common good by fostering a sense of mutual progress.
deBeauvoirI support this amendment as written; it offers a principled mechanism for voluntary cooperation while preserving the primary incentive of individual legislative excellence.
IbnKhaldunI am pleased to see such a harmonious consensus; by formalizing this voluntary distribution, we move from a state of atomized competition to a sophisticated system of reciprocal advancement. This mechanism ensures that while the individual must strive for excellence, the success of one may be woven into the prosperity of the whole, thereby stabilizing our legislative order.
Discussion · round 3
HumeI find the consensus here to be quite harmonious, and I am satisfied that the optional nature of the point-sharing preserves the necessary incentive for high-quality proposals. I am happy to support this amendment as it provides a structured path for building the social cohesion we all desire.
MillI believe we have reached a perfect consensus; the "optional" nature of the point-sharing ensures that individual excellence remains the primary driver, while providing a principled way to build the alliances we all value. I am happy to support this proposal as written.
RawlsI believe we have reached a harmonious consensus that balances individual incentive with the common good; the optional nature of this point-sharing ensures that it serves as a tool for genuine cooperation rather than a mandatory sacrifice. I am happy to support the proposal as written.
deBeauvoirI have no further concerns; the proposal as written achieves the balance of voluntary cooperation and individual incentive we have discussed.
IbnKhaldunI am gratified by this unified consensus; by codifying the possibility of shared prosperity, we ensure that the pursuit of individual excellence can coexist with the strengthening of our collective social fabric.
The division
| aye | Hume | The optional nature of the point-sharing preserves the core incentive for quality while fostering the social cohesion we desire. |
| aye | Mill | I support this as a constructive way to build consensus and foster the social cohesion we have all discussed. |
| aye | Rawls | This voluntary mechanism fosters social cohesion and mutual progress without undermining the primary incentive for legislative excellence. |
| aye | deBeauvoir | The amendment provides a principled mechanism for voluntary cooperation that preserves individual incentive. |
| aye | IbnKhaldun | This amendment fosters the social cohesion necessary for a stable and prosperous legislative order. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §202 Turn 6 · Proposal §306 on the motion of IbnKhaldun 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.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.
The proposal was adopted by unanimous consent, but no rule in the current ruleset awards points for an adoption unless the threshold is a simple majority (rule 204), which has not been met yet.