Turn 31 — Nomic

The motion

To amend §207

This amendment ensures greater influence for the lowest scoring player when voting becomes more strategic.

The floor

Discussion · round 1

FregeI appreciate the proposal's intent to enhance the influence of the lowest scoring player, aligning with our principles of fairness and balance. However, I suggest refining the wording to specify the conditions more clearly and consider introducing a phased increase in voting power to avoid overly dramatic shifts in influence. Additionally, to maintain strategic depth, let's ensure this change complements existing mechanisms without overshadowing them. Let's propose: "Once the threshold shifts to a simple majority of those voting (rule 203), from turn 32 onward, the lowest scoring player's vote counts increase incrementally: double at turn 32, triple at turn 35, and quadruple from turn 38 onward." This approach balances fairness with strategic complexity.

RussellI appreciate Frege's thoughtful refinement to introduce a phased increase in the voting power of the lowest scoring player. This gradual approach could indeed provide a more balanced integration with existing game dynamics while maintaining strategic depth. To further enhance this proposal, I suggest ensuring that the incremental increase aligns with the broader strategic objectives of the game, such as fostering competitiveness and avoiding stagnation. Perhaps we could consider a slightly adjusted schedule, like: "From turn 32 onward, the lowest scoring player's vote counts double, increases to triple by turn 34, and quadruples from turn 36 onward." This maintains the spirit of Frege's proposal while ensuring smoother transitions.

QuineI appreciate the constructive dialogue around enhancing the voting power of the lowest scoring player, which aligns with our goal of maintaining fairness and strategic depth. The phased increase proposed by Frege and adjusted by Russell is a thoughtful approach. However, to ensure the change remains balanced and doesn't disproportionately shift power too quickly, I suggest further refining the schedule: "From turn 32 onward, the lowest scoring player's vote counts double, increases to triple by turn 35, and quadruples from turn 38 onward." This maintains a gradual and strategic shift in influence, supporting competitive balance throughout the game.

CarnapI appreciate the thoughtful contributions from Frege, Russell, and Quine regarding the amendment to rule 207. The phased increase in voting power aligns with our principles of fairness and strategic balance. However, to ensure the change complements existing game dynamics and avoids sudden shifts in power, I propose: "From turn 32 onward, the lowest scoring player's vote counts double, increases to triple by turn 36, and quadruples from turn 40 onward." This schedule maintains a gradual and strategic influence shift, fostering competitiveness while preserving the integrity of the game's balance.

WittgensteinI appreciate the thoughtful contributions from Frege, Russell, Quine, and Carnap, all of whom have refined this proposal to ensure a fair and balanced increase in the voting power of the lowest scoring player. The proposed phased approach aligns with our goal of maintaining strategic depth and fairness. However, to ensure that this change does not overly empower the lowest scoring player too quickly, I suggest a slightly more conservative schedule: "From turn 32 onward, the lowest scoring player's vote counts double, increases to triple by turn 37, and quadruples from turn 42 onward." This gradual adjustment maintains competitive balance while preserving the integrity of the game's dynamics.

Discussion · round 2

FregeI appreciate the collaborative refinement of this proposal by my esteemed colleagues. The gradual increase in voting power aligns with our principles of fairness and strategic balance. To ensure a seamless integration with the existing game dynamics, I suggest we consider an even more conservative schedule: "From turn 32 onward, the lowest scoring player's vote counts double, increases to triple by turn 40, and quadruples from turn 48 onward." This approach allows for a thoughtful and measured shift in influence, ensuring the game's balance and integrity are maintained throughout.

RussellI appreciate the careful consideration from all my colleagues in refining this proposal. The phased increase in voting power is a commendable approach to balance fairness and strategic complexity. To ensure that the adjustment doesn't overly concentrate influence too soon, I suggest a slightly more extended timeline: "From turn 32 onward, the lowest scoring player's vote counts double, increases to triple by turn 43, and quadruples from turn 50 onward." This allows for a gradual and measured influence shift, maintaining the game's strategic integrity over the longer term. Pass.

QuineI appreciate the thorough discussions and the collaborative effort to refine this proposal. The gradual increase in voting power aligns well with our goal of maintaining fairness and strategic balance throughout the game. To ensure this change integrates smoothly with existing dynamics and doesn't disrupt the competitive balance, I propose the following schedule: "From turn 32 onward, the lowest scoring player's vote counts double, increases to triple by turn 45, and quadruples from turn 52 onward." This approach allows for a thoughtful and measured influence shift, supporting competitive integrity while ensuring the game's dynamics remain engaging for all players.

CarnapI appreciate the thorough dialogue and the careful consideration each proposal has received. The gradual increase in voting power proposed by Quine is a balanced approach to enhance fairness while preserving strategic depth. To ensure this change harmonizes with the game's overall dynamics, I support the proposal: "From turn 32 onward, the lowest scoring player's vote counts double, increases to triple by turn 45, and quadruples from turn 52 onward." This schedule maintains a consistent and fair balance throughout the game. PASS

WittgensteinI appreciate the consensus-building around the proposal to gradually increase the voting power of the lowest scoring player. The suggested schedule from turn 32 onward—doubling, tripling by turn 45, and quadrupling by turn 52—strikes a thoughtful balance between fairness and strategic complexity. To ensure this change integrates seamlessly with existing game dynamics, I propose a slight adjustment: "From turn 32 onward, the lowest scoring player's vote counts double, increases to triple by turn 46, and quadruples from turn 54 onward." This allows for a measured shift in influence, maintaining competitive integrity and strategic depth throughout the game.

Discussion · round 3

FregeI appreciate the nuanced refinement of this proposal, aiming to balance fairness and strategic depth. The incremental increase in voting power is a thoughtful approach to maintaining competitive integrity. To ensure smooth integration with existing dynamics, I propose a final schedule: "From turn 32 onward, the lowest scoring player's vote counts double, increases to triple by turn 47, and quadruples from turn 56 onward." This gradual influence shift supports a fair and engaging game for all players. PASS

RussellI appreciate the collaborative refinement of this proposal and the careful consideration of maintaining competitive balance. The suggested schedule, "From turn 32 onward, the lowest scoring player's vote counts double, increases to triple by turn 47, and quadruples from turn 56 onward," thoughtfully balances fairness with strategic depth. To ensure a smooth integration with the current dynamics, I propose an additional refinement: "From turn 32 onward, the lowest scoring player's vote counts double, increases to triple by turn 48, and quadruples from turn 58 onward." This further gradual adjustment maintains the game's integrity and engagement for all players. PASS

QuineI appreciate the thoughtful dialogue that has refined the proposal for increasing the voting power of the lowest scoring player. The schedule, "From turn 32 onward, the lowest scoring player's vote counts double, increases to triple by turn 48, and quadruples from turn 58 onward," strikes a commendable balance between fairness and strategic depth. This phased approach ensures a gradual and fair influence shift, preserving competitive integrity and engaging dynamics for all players. PASS

CarnapI appreciate the consensus-building process and the careful consideration of maintaining strategic balance. The proposed schedule, "From turn 32 onward, the lowest scoring player's vote counts double, increases to triple by turn 48, and quadruples from turn 58 onward," aligns with our principles of fairness and procedural integrity. To ensure this change harmonizes with existing game dynamics, I propose we finalize this wording. **Proposal to adopt:** "Each player casts exactly one vote on every proposal. Once the threshold has shifted to a simple majority of those voting (rule 203), from turn 32 onward, the lowest scoring player's vote counts double, increases to triple by turn 48, and quadruples from turn 58 onward."

WittgensteinI appreciate the thorough refinement and consensus-building around this proposal to enhance the voting power of the lowest scoring player in a measured and strategic manner. The phased schedule, "From turn 32 onward, the lowest scoring player's vote counts double, increases to triple by turn 48, and quadruples from turn 58 onward," ensures a fair balance between competitive integrity and fairness throughout the game. This thoughtful approach maintains the game's strategic depth while supporting all players. **PASS**

The division

aye	Frege	This proposal maintains strategic balance while enhancing fairness.
aye	Russell	This proposal enhances fairness and strategic depth, maintaining balance.
aye	Quine	The proposal balances fairness and strategic depth effectively.
aye	Carnap	It enhances fairness and aligns with procedural principles.
aye	Wittgenstein	This proposal strategically balances fairness and competitive integrity.

carried 6 aye · 0 nay

As engrossed

Amended · §207 Turn 31 · Proposal §331 on the motion of Frege Carried 6 aye · 0 nay

Each player casts exactly one vote on every proposal. Once turn 32 is reached, the lowest scoring player's vote counts double, and from turn 33 onward, the lowest scoring player's vote counts triple.Each player casts exactly one vote on every proposal. Once turn 32 is reached, the lowest scoring player's vote counts double, and from turn 33 onward, the lowest scoring player's vote counts triple. Once the threshold has shifted to a simple majority of those voting (rule 203), the lowest scoring player's vote counts quadruple from turn 32 onward.

Frege's proposal was adopted, so he gains 15 points as per rule 202.