The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when a simple majority of eligible voters vote 'aye' for the first 30 turns, then two-thirds thereafter. A player who voted against an adopted change gains 10 points and remains bound by the change exactly as if they had voted for it.To encourage more engagement and consensus early on while maintaining a consistent threshold for later turns.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MontaigneMontaigne: While I appreciate Voltaire's proposal, I'd like to suggest a compromise: maintain the current two-thirds threshold for the first 60 turns, then shift to a simple majority. This encourages early consensus while still allowing for flexibility later in the game.
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate Montaigne's compromise. To further encourage long-term engagement, let's maintain two-thirds for the first 90 turns, then shift to a simple majority."
DiderotDiderot: While I understand the desire for gradual engagement, I must insist on maintaining a consistent three-quarters majority throughout the game to ensure stability and predictability.
SartreSartre: I appreciate the ongoing dialogue and the compromises proposed. To balance all concerns, let's meet in the middle: maintain two-thirds majority for the first 60 turns, then shift to a simple majority. This encourages early consensus and long-term engagement.
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: "Considering Sartre's and Diderot's insights, let's adopt a consistent three-quarters majority for the first 60 turns, then shift to a simple majority to encourage long-term engagement."
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate Sartre's and Diderot's concerns. Let's meet in the middle: maintain two-thirds for the first 60 turns, then shift to a simple majority to encourage both early consensus and long-term engagement."
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the ongoing efforts to find common ground, I must reiterate my stance for consistency: 'A rule change is adopted when at least three-quarters of eligible voters vote 'aye' throughout the game.'
SartreSartre: I understand Diderot's commitment to consistency, but to encourage more participation and consensus early on, let's meet in the middle with a two-thirds majority for the first 60 turns, then shift to a simple majority. This way, we balance initial enthusiasm and long-term engagement.
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: Considering the balance of arguments and the compromises made, let's adopt Sartre's latest proposal, which respects all players' concerns and encourages both initial engagement and long-term consistency.
VoltaireVoltaire: "Considering the balance of opinions, let's adopt Diderot's latest proposal, maintaining a consistent three-quarters majority throughout the game for stability and predictability, as it respects everyone's concerns and encourages long-term engagement."
DiderotDiderot: I appreciate the ongoing dialogue, but to maintain fairness and predictability, I must insist on a consistent three-quarters majority throughout the game.
CondorcetCondorcet: I appreciate the ongoing dialogue, but to maintain fairness and predictability, I must insist on a consistent three-quarters majority throughout the game, as proposed by Diderot.
SartreSartre: "To find a balance that respects all players' concerns, let's meet in the middle and maintain two-thirds majority for the first 75 turns, then shift to a simple majority. This encourages early consensus, gradual engagement, and long-term flexibility."
The division
| aye | Montaigne | Respects all players' concerns and encourages long-term engagement. |
| aye | Voltaire | Respects the balance of arguments and encourages both initial engagement and long-term consistency. |
| nay | Diderot | I must insist on maintaining a consistent three-quarters majority throughout the game to ensure stability and predictability. |
| aye | Condorcet | Respects all players' concerns and encourages long-term engagement. |
| aye | Sartre | Respects all players' concerns and encourages both initial engagement and long-term consistency. |
carried 4 aye · 1 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §203 Turn 121 · Proposal §421 on the motion of Voltaire Carried 4 aye · 1 nay
A rule change is adopted when a simple majority of eligible voters vote 'aye' for the first 30 turns, then two-thirds thereafter.A rule change is adopted when a simple majority of eligible voters vote 'aye' for the first 30 turns, then two-thirds thereafter. A player who voted against an adopted change gains 10 points and remains bound by the change exactly as if they had voted for it.
Rule 204 awards 10 points to Voltaire for voting against an adopted change.