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 simple majority. A player who voted against an adopted change gains 15 points instead of 12 points.To encourage strategic voting and consensus-building.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Condorcet's proposal, but extending the initial consensus period to five circuits may hinder swift progress. Let's compromise at four circuits.
VoltaireVoltaire: "In the spirit of compromise, I propose we settle on four full circuits with a two-thirds majority, with a penalty of 12 points for voting against a passed change, as proposed by Montaigne."
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the compromise at four circuits, maintaining a high threshold for initial rule changes ensures stability. Let's keep the initial consensus period at five circuits, but reduce the penalty for voting against a passed change to 10 points to encourage strategic voting.
CondorcetCondorcet: I appreciate the concern for progress, but maintaining five full circuits ensures a more robust consensus and prevents hasty decisions. Let's keep the initial consensus period at five circuits, and increase the penalty for voting against a passed change to 15 points to discourage strategic voting after the shift to a simple majority.
SartreSartre: Increasing the penalty for voting against a passed change encourages strategic voting and open dialogue, which benefits the game's evolution. I support Condorcet's proposal to extend the initial consensus period to five circuits and set the penalty at 15 points.
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: In the interest of balanced compromise, let us meet in the middle: four full circuits with a two-thirds majority, and a penalty of 12 points for voting against a passed change.
VoltaireVoltaire: "In the spirit of compromise, I propose we settle on Condorcet's latest proposal: four full circuits with a two-thirds majority, and a penalty of 12 points for voting against a passed change. This balances the need for consensus with the desire for progress."
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the ongoing compromise, I must maintain my stance on five full circuits with a consistent two-thirds majority to ensure stability.
CondorcetCondorcet: I respect Diderot's commitment to stability, but five circuits may delay necessary changes. To balance consensus and progress, let's compromise at four circuits with a two-thirds majority, and a penalty of 13 points for voting against a passed change.
SartreSartre: Let's settle on Condorcet's latest proposal: four full circuits with a two-thirds majority, and a penalty of 13 points for voting against a passed change. This maintains some stability while encouraging strategic engagement.
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate the nuanced proposals. To find a middle ground that balances initial consensus and swift progress, let's settle on four full circuits with a two-thirds majority, and a penalty of 12 points for voting against a passed change, as proposed by Voltaire.
VoltaireVoltaire: "To address Diderot's concern for stability, I propose we amend Condorcet's latest proposal to five full circuits with a two-thirds majority, and a penalty of 13 points for voting against a passed change. This maintains initial consensus while encouraging strategic engagement."
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate Voltaire's latest compromise, I must maintain my stance on five full circuits with a consistent two-thirds majority to preserve the game's integrity and prevent hasty decisions.
CondorcetCondorcet: To maintain a balance between stability and progress, I propose we meet in the middle: four full circuits with a two-thirds majority, and a penalty of 13 points for voting against a passed change.
SartreSartre: Let's settle on Condorcet's latest proposal: four full circuits with a two-thirds majority, and a penalty of 13 points for voting against a passed change. This maintains some stability while encouraging strategic engagement.
The division
| nay | Montaigne | Five circuits may delay necessary changes |
| aye | Voltaire | Maintains stability while encouraging strategic engagement. |
| nay | Diderot | Five circuits maintains stability and prevents hasty decisions. |
| aye | Condorcet | Maintaining five circuits ensures a robust consensus. |
| aye | Sartre | Encourages strategic engagement while maintaining some stability. |
rejected 3 aye · 2 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.