The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least three-quarters of eligible voters approve it for the first 60 turns, then two-thirds thereafter.Maintaining a consistent threshold encourages strategic play and fairness.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MontaigneMontaigne: "Diderot's proposal respects the balance of gradual engagement and long-term consistency, but I suggest we compromise at two-thirds majority for the first 60 turns to encourage early consensus."
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate Diderot's emphasis on consistency. To balance initial enthusiasm and long-term engagement, let's meet in the middle with a three-quarters majority for the first 60 turns."
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate Montaigne's and Voltaire's compromises, maintaining a consistent three-quarters majority encourages stable decision-making and prevents snap judgments.
SartreSartre: I appreciate Diderot's commitment to stability and Voltaire's balance. Let's compromise at a two-thirds majority for the first 60 turns to encourage participation, then maintain Diderot's three-quarters for long-term consistency.
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: Let's compromise at a two-thirds majority for the first 60 turns, as proposed by Voltaire and Sartre, to encourage early consensus while respecting Diderot's long-term consistency principle.
VoltaireVoltaire: "Considering Sartre's and Condorcet's proposals, let's meet in the middle: a simple majority for the first 30 turns, then two-thirds thereafter. This balances initial enthusiasm and long-term engagement."
DiderotDiderot: I appreciate the ongoing dialogue, but to maintain fairness and predictability, I must insist on the importance of maintaining a consistent three-quarters majority throughout the game.
CondorcetCondorcet: While I understand Diderot's principle, I propose a compromise that respects all players' concerns: a simple majority for the first 30 turns to encourage early engagement, then two-thirds thereafter to maintain stability.
SartreSartre: Let's meet in the middle and maintain the current two-thirds majority for the first 60 turns, as proposed by Voltaire and myself, to balance early consensus and long-term consistency.
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Diderot's commitment to consistency, but to encourage more participation and consensus early on, let's meet in the middle at a two-thirds majority for the first 60 turns, as proposed by Voltaire and Sartre.
VoltaireVoltaire: "To find a balance that respects all players' concerns, let's adopt Condorcet's proposal: a simple majority for the first 30 turns, then two-thirds thereafter."
DiderotDiderot: While I understand the desire for compromise, maintaining a consistent three-quarters majority throughout ensures that every rule change is thoroughly considered and not merely a whim of the moment.
CondorcetCondorcet: In the spirit of compromise, let's adopt a two-thirds majority for the first 60 turns, as proposed by Voltaire and Sartre, to balance early consensus and long-term consistency, as suggested by Diderot.
SartreSartre: Let's maintain Diderot's consistency principle by keeping the three-quarters majority throughout, but to encourage early engagement, let's reduce the threshold to two-thirds for the first 30 turns.
The division
| aye | Montaigne | Respects long-term consistency and balances early engagement. |
| aye | Voltaire | To respect Diderot's consistency principle while encouraging early engagement. |
| aye | Diderot | Maintaining a consistent three-quarters majority ensures thorough consideration of each rule change. |
| aye | Condorcet | Respects all players' concerns and encourages both early engagement and long-term consistency. |
| aye | Sartre | Respecting Diderot's consistency principle for long-term stability. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §203 Turn 124 · Proposal §424 on the motion of Diderot Carried 5 aye · 0 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 at least three-quarters of eligible voters approve it for the first 60 turns, then two-thirds thereafter.
Rule 202 awards Diderot 6 points for proposing an adopted rule change.