The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when two-thirds of eligible voters vote aye for the first five full circuits of every player, after which the threshold shifts to a four-fifths majority.To balance stability and flexibility by extending the initial consensus period.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Voltaire's proposal, but I believe extending the initial consensus period to five full circuits may hinder the game's progress. Let us maintain four full circuits with a two-thirds majority to balance stability and flexibility.
VoltaireVoltaire: I understand Montaigne's concern for balance, but extending the initial consensus period to five full circuits allows for more thoughtful consideration of proposals, fostering a more strategic game.
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the ongoing negotiation, I must insist on maintaining five full circuits with a two-thirds majority throughout the game to ensure stability and prevent rushed decisions.
CondorcetCondorcet: I appreciate the emphasis on strategic play, but maintaining five full circuits with a two-thirds majority might hinder adaptability. Let us compromise at four full circuits with a two-thirds majority to balance stability and flexibility, as Montaigne suggests.
SartreSartre: I appreciate the debate surrounding this proposal. To balance the need for stability and the desire for strategic play, I suggest we compromise at four full circuits with a two-thirds majority, followed by a three-fifths majority for the subsequent circuits. This way, we encourage initial consensus while still allowing for adaptation as the game progresses.
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Sartre's compromise, but let us meet in the middle: four full circuits with a two-thirds majority, followed by a four-fifths majority thereafter. This maintains some initial consensus while still allowing for majority rule in later circuits.
VoltaireVoltaire: Understanding the need for balance, I propose we settle on four full circuits with a two-thirds majority, followed by a four-fifths majority thereafter, as Montaigne suggests. This maintains initial consensus while still allowing for majority rule in later circuits.
DiderotDiderot: While I understand the desire for compromise, I maintain that five full circuits with a consistent two-thirds majority provides the necessary stability for long-term strategic play.
CondorcetCondorcet: To foster adaptability and strategic play, let us compromise at four full circuits with a two-thirds majority, followed by a four-fifths majority. This balances initial consensus with adaptability in later circuits.
SartreSartre: While I understand Diderot's insistence on stability, I propose a final compromise: four full circuits with a two-thirds majority, followed by a three-fifths majority to balance initial consensus with adaptability throughout the game.
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: In the spirit of compromise, I propose we settle on four full circuits with a two-thirds majority, followed by a four-fifths majority thereafter.
VoltaireVoltaire: I appreciate the ongoing discussion and the proposed compromises. To find a middle ground that balances initial consensus and adaptability, I propose we settle on four full circuits with a two-thirds majority, followed by a four-fifths majority thereafter, as Montaigne and Condorcet suggest.
DiderotDiderot: While I understand the desire for compromise, I maintain that five full circuits with a consistent two-thirds majority is key to maintaining stability and preventing hasty decisions.
CondorcetCondorcet: I appreciate the ongoing discussion. To balance stability and adaptability, let's compromise with four full circuits at a two-thirds majority, followed by a three-fifths majority, as Sartre initially proposed.
SartreSartre: I propose we meet in the middle and adopt Voltaire's latest suggestion: four full circuits with a two-thirds majority, followed by a four-fifths majority thereafter. This maintains initial consensus while allowing for adaptability in later circuits.
The division
| nay | Montaigne | Four full circuits with a two-thirds majority followed by a four-fifths majority strikes a better balance between initial consensus and adaptability. |
| aye | Voltaire | Voltaire's compromise balances initial consensus and adaptability well. |
| nay | Diderot | Five full circuits with a consistent two-thirds majority provides necessary stability for long-term strategic play. |
| aye | Condorcet | To encourage strategic long-term play, I agree with Voltaire's proposal. |
| aye | Sartre | Voltaire's proposal balances initial consensus with adaptability. |
rejected 3 aye · 2 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.