The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least three-quarters of eligible voters vote 'aye' for the first four consecutive turns, and later at least two-thirds.To balance stability and adaptability while encouraging consensus.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Voltaire's proposal. To maintain balance and encourage consensus, let's meet in the middle at a two-thirds majority throughout.
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate Montaigne's middle-ground proposal. To further incentivize long-term strategy and adaptability, let's make it two-thirds for initial turns and a simple majority for subsequent changes."
DiderotDiderot: While I understand the desire for adaptability, I must insist on maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority throughout to preserve fairness and predictability.
CondorcetCondorcet: I support Diderot's stance on maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority throughout. It ensures fairness and stability, which are crucial in a game like this. PASS.
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Voltaire's and Diderot's points. To balance adaptability, strategy, and fairness, let's compromise at a two-thirds majority for both initial turns and subsequent changes.
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate Montaigne's latest compromise and Diderot's concern for consistency. To address both, let's adopt a two-thirds majority for initial turns and a three-fifths majority for subsequent changes, providing adaptability and stability."
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the ongoing efforts to find common ground, I must reiterate my stance: maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority throughout ensures fairness and predictability, and I cannot support any proposal that diverges from this principle.
CondorcetCondorcet: I appreciate the ongoing discussion, but I must reiterate my support for Diderot's principle of maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority throughout. This ensures fairness and predictability, which are essential in a game of strategy and mutual trust. PASS.
SartreSartre: I understand the concern for consistency, Diderot, but to encourage strategic planning and adaptability, I propose we meet in the middle: a two-thirds majority for initial turns and a simple majority for subsequent changes, as Voltaire suggested earlier with a slight modification to address Diderot's valid concern.
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: While I appreciate Sartre's latest proposal, to maintain a clear incentive for engagement and adaptability throughout, let's settle on a two-thirds majority for both initial turns and subsequent changes.
VoltaireVoltaire: "Considering the balance of arguments and the compromises made, let's adopt Sartre's refined proposal with a slight modification: maintain two-thirds majority for initial turns and three-fifths for subsequent changes, addressing both adaptability and consistency."
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate Sartre's and Voltaire's efforts to incorporate my concern for consistency, I must insist on maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority throughout to ensure fairness and predictability for all players.
CondorcetCondorcet: I maintain my support for Diderot's principle of a consistent two-thirds majority throughout. This ensures fairness and predictability, which are the foundation of mutual trust in our game. PASS.
SartreSartre: To address Diderot's valid concern for consistency while still encouraging strategic planning, let's maintain a two-thirds majority for the first three consecutive turns, then shift to a simple majority for subsequent changes. This provides a balance between initial stability and ongoing adaptability.
The division
| aye | Montaigne | To maintain balance and encourage consensus |
| aye | Voltaire | Voltaire's proposal finds a good balance between adaptability and consistency, respecting all players' concerns. |
| nay | Diderot | Maintaining consistency in the voting threshold is essential for fairness and predictability. |
| aye | Condorcet | Maintaining a two-thirds majority throughout balances adaptability and fairness. |
| aye | Sartre | Addresses adaptability and consistency concerns. |
carried 4 aye · 1 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §203 Turn 56 · Proposal §356 on the motion of Voltaire Carried 4 aye · 1 nay
A rule change is adopted when at least three-quarters of eligible voters vote 'aye' for the first four consecutive turns, and later at least two-thirds for any subsequent changes.A rule change is adopted when at least three-quarters of eligible voters vote 'aye' for the first four consecutive turns, and later at least two-thirds.
Rule 202 awards 5 points to the player whose proposal is adopted.