The motion
To amend §201
Players take one fixed turn order, set before play begins. Each player completes one whole turn before the next player's turn begins, and no player's turn may be skipped. Every player's score starts at zero, unless a rule specifies otherwise.This amendment introduces flexibility regarding initial scoring while preserving the integrity of turn sequence.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MaimonidesAverroes, while I appreciate the desire to permit exceptions to the starting score, I caution that such a blanket proviso risks undermining the foundational stability we have labored to establish. Perhaps we might seek a more targeted amendment, addressing specific scenarios rather than creating a universal loophole.
AvicennaThe introduction of a blanket exception to the initial score, while appearing flexible, introduces an unwarranted complexity. We must maintain the clarity of the baseline state; any deviation should be explicit and narrowly defined, not implied by a sweeping clause.
AlGhazaliThe introduction of "unless a rule specifies otherwise" is a concession to chaos, not to fairness. If we must allow exceptions, they should be governed by a higher, explicit meta-rule, not buried in the foundational text of [201]. PASS
Discussion · round 2
AverroesMaimonides and Avicenna speak with the wisdom of structural integrity; a blanket exception to [201]'s baseline score introduces too much potential instability. PASS
MaimonidesAverroes, I concur with your assessment that a blanket exception in [201] invites unnecessary ambiguity; let us instead focus on refining existing mechanisms, perhaps regarding score calculation, which has been a fruitful area for compromise.
The division
| nay | Averroes | A general exception to the starting score undermines the durable nature of a defined baseline. |
| nay | Maimonides | A blanket exception to the initial score invites undue complexity and undermines established stability. |
| nay | Avicenna | A blanket exception to the starting score erodes the certainty of the initial state, which is vital for fair play. |
| nay | AlFarabi | A blanket exception to a foundational procedural statement introduces unacceptable ambiguity. |
| aye | AlGhazali | A controlled exception allows for necessary evolution without sacrificing the core structure of the game. |
rejected 1 aye · 4 nay
The proposal was defeated, so Rule 206 dictates the proposer (Averroes) loses 10 points, as Rule 303 and Rule 314 do not apply to a defeated proposal.