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 encourage consensus and long-term adaptability while maintaining a clear threshold shift.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MontaigneMontaigne: "I appreciate Voltaire's consistency. To encourage initial engagement and later consensus, I propose we maintain a three-quarters majority for initial votes and shift to two-thirds later. This balances adaptability with stability."
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate Montaigne's concern for balance. To address Diderot's consistency concern and maintain initial engagement, let's compromise at four-fifths for the first four turns and then shift to three-quarters."
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the ongoing negotiations, I must insist on maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority throughout. This balance best encourages long-term adaptability and stability.
CondorcetCondorcet: I support Voltaire's proposal to shift the voting threshold to three-quarters after the first four turns. This maintains initial engagement while allowing for a greater consensus later in the game.
SartreSartre: I appreciate the ongoing debate and the compromises made. To find a balance between initial engagement, adaptability, and long-term stability, I propose we adopt a four-fifths majority for the first four turns, then shift to a three-quarters majority thereafter. This maintains initial enthusiasm while encouraging broader consensus as the game progresses.
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Sartre's thoughtful compromise. To balance all concerns and find common ground, let's adopt Sartre's latest proposal: three-quarters majority for the first four turns, then two-thirds thereafter.
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate Sartre's latest compromise and Montaigne's support for it. To further encourage consensus-building, let's adopt Sartre's proposal with a slight modification: maintain a three-quarters majority for the first four turns, then shift to three-fifths thereafter."
DiderotDiderot: While I understand the desire for consensus, I must reiterate my stance on maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority throughout. This balance best encourages long-term adaptability and stability.
CondorcetCondorcet: I appreciate Sartre's compromise and Voltaire's efforts to incorporate all players' concerns. To maintain balance and stability, I propose we adopt Sartre's latest proposal with a slight modification: maintain three-quarters majority for the first four turns, then shift to two-thirds thereafter. This maintains initial engagement while encouraging broader consensus as the game progresses.
SartreSartre: "Considering the balance of arguments and the compromises made, let's adopt Voltaire's latest proposal with a slight modification: maintain three-quarters majority for the first four turns, then shift to two-thirds thereafter. This respects all players' concerns and balances initial engagement with long-term adaptability and stability."
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: "Voltaire's latest proposal strikes a good balance, maintaining initial engagement while encouraging broader consensus as the game progresses. I support this proposal."
VoltaireVoltaire: "I appreciate the ongoing discussion and the compromises reached. To find common ground and respect all players' concerns, I propose we adopt Sartre's latest proposal: maintain three-quarters majority for the first four turns, then shift to two-thirds thereafter."
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the compromises reached, I must reiterate my stance: maintaining a consistent two-thirds majority throughout encourages long-term adaptability and stability, which benefits all players in the long run. I propose we adopt this consistent threshold.
CondorcetCondorcet: I appreciate the ongoing negotiations and the compromises reached. To maintain fairness and respect all players' concerns, I propose we adopt Sartre's latest proposal: maintain three-quarters majority for the first four turns, then shift to two-thirds thereafter. This balance encourages initial engagement while allowing for broader consensus later in the game.
SartreSartre: "I understand Diderot's concern for consistency, but I believe Voltaire's proposal best balances initial engagement, adaptability, and long-term stability. Let's adopt Voltaire's proposal and move forward."
The division
| aye | Montaigne | Voltaire's proposal strikes a good balance, maintaining initial engagement while encouraging broader consensus. |
| aye | Voltaire | Respects all players' concerns and balances initial engagement with long-term adaptability and stability. |
| nay | Diderot | Consistency in majority throughout the game encourages long-term adaptability and stability. |
| aye | Condorcet | Voltaire's proposal balances initial engagement with long-term adaptability and stability. |
| aye | Sartre | Voltaire's proposal best balances initial engagement, adaptability, and long-term stability. |
carried 4 aye · 1 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §203 Turn 62 · Proposal §362 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.
Rule 204 awards 10 points to the proposer when a change passes without unanimous assent.