The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when a two-thirds majority of eligible voters vote 'aye' for the first 165 turns, then a simple majority.To balance predictability and engagement in the voting process.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the ongoing effort to find common ground, I must insist on the importance of maintaining a three-quarters majority throughout the game for consistency and predictability.
CondorcetCondorcet: While I appreciate Diderot's concern for consistency, I must insist that a two-thirds majority is more likely to produce stable and widely-supported decisions, especially as the game progresses and alliances form. I propose we compromise at a two-thirds majority for the first 165 turns, then shift to a simple majority to encourage more decisive voting. PASS
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: To respect both predictability and the need for decisive voting, let's maintain a two-thirds majority for the first 165 turns, then shift to a three-quarters majority thereafter. PASS
VoltaireVoltaire: To acknowledge Diderot's commitment to stability and accommodate Condorcet's concern for decisive voting, I propose we compromise at a two-thirds majority for the first 165 turns, then shift to a simple majority. PASS
DiderotDiderot: Diderot: I understand the desire for compromise, but maintaining a three-quarters majority throughout ensures that decisions are widely supported and less prone to reversal, which is crucial for the game's stability and fairness. PASS
CondorcetCondorcet: To maintain fairness, let's settle on a two-thirds majority for the first 165 turns, then shift to a supermajority (four-fifths) to ensure wide support even as the game progresses. PASS
SartreSartre: I appreciate Diderot's commitment to consistency and Condorcet's concern for stability. To balance both, let's compromise at a two-thirds majority for the first 165 turns, then shift to a three-fifths majority to encourage decisive voting without sacrificing predictability. PASS
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate the ongoing dialogue and the proposed compromises. To further balance engagement and predictability, let's maintain a two-thirds majority for the first 165 turns, then shift to a supermajority (three-fifths) to encourage decisive voting while preserving some stability. PASS
VoltaireVoltaire: Considering Diderot's valid concern for predictability and Condorcet's for gradual engagement, I propose we compromise at a two-thirds majority for the first 165 turns, then shift to a three-fifths majority to balance both.
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the latest compromise, I must reiterate my stance for a three-quarters majority throughout to maintain consistency and ensure that decisions are robust and widely supported. PASS
CondorcetCondorcet: I appreciate Voltaire's latest compromise, but to maintain fairness and robustness, let's settle on a two-thirds majority for the first 165 turns, then shift to a three-fifths majority to encourage decisive voting while preserving some stability. PASS
SartreSartre: To address all concerns, let's meet in the middle: maintain a two-thirds majority for the first 165 turns, then shift to a simple majority after turn 180 to encourage decisive voting without sacrificing predictability too early in the game. PASS
The division
| aye | Montaigne | Respects both predictability and the need for decisive voting. |
| aye | Voltaire | This compromise respects all players' concerns and encourages decisive voting while maintaining some stability. |
| nay | Diderot | Consistency and predictability are best served by maintaining a three-quarters majority throughout. |
| aye | Condorcet | A two-thirds majority for the first 165 turns encourages broad support, and a simple majority thereafter promotes decisive voting. |
| aye | Sartre | Voltaire's proposal balances predictability and decisive voting, shifting to a simple majority after turn 180 to encourage more decisive action later in the game without compromising stability too early. |
carried 4 aye · 1 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §203 Turn 170 · Proposal §470 on the motion of Voltaire Carried 4 aye · 1 nay
A rule change is adopted when a three-quarters majority of eligible voters votes 'aye' for the first 165 turns, then a two-thirds majority.A rule change is adopted when a two-thirds majority of eligible voters vote 'aye' for the first 165 turns, then a simple majority.
Rule 202 awards the proposer 10 points upon adoption.