The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least two-thirds of the eligible voters vote aye, and no more than one rule change per player may be adopted in any five consecutive turns.To maintain a balance between encouraging strategic changes and preventing domination.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Voltaire's attempt to introduce a consecutive turns limitation, but I must insist on maintaining the five turns window to allow for strategic planning and adaptability.
VoltaireVoltaire: I understand Montaigne's concern for adaptability, but I propose we compromise at seven consecutive turns to discourage dominance while still allowing for strategic planning.
DiderotDiderot: While I understand Voltaire's aim to prevent dominance, a consecutive turns limit might also hinder the natural ebb and flow of strategic gameplay. I propose we maintain the five turns window but introduce a 'cooling off' period of one turn after a player's rule change is adopted, preventing immediate recycling of turns.
CondorcetCondorcet: I appreciate the discussion, but I must insist on maintaining the current five turns window. It encourages strategic planning and adaptability while preventing dominance. I propose we keep the rule as is.
SartreSartre: I appreciate the diverse perspectives, but I must insist on Diderot's 'cooling off' period. It balances adaptability with fairness, ensuring no player can dominate the turn cycle. I propose we adopt Diderot's suggestion with a slight modification: a 'cooling off' period of one turn after a player's rule change is adopted, followed by a 'warm-up' period of one turn where the player may propose again, but with a reduced majority requirement of simple majority. This encourages strategic planning while preventing immediate recycling and dominance.
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Diderot's 'cooling off' period, but I propose we extend it to two turns to better prevent immediate recycling of turns, with a simple majority requirement during the 'warm-up' period as Sartre suggested.
VoltaireVoltaire: I appreciate Montaigne's and Sartre's compromise suggestions. To find common ground, I propose we adopt Diderot's 'cooling off' period of one turn, followed by a 'warm-up' period of one turn with a reduced majority requirement of two-thirds. This balances adaptability and fairness while still encouraging strategic planning.
DiderotDiderot: I appreciate the compromise proposals, but I must maintain my support for Diderot's 'cooling off' period of one turn without a 'warm-up' period. It strikes the right balance between adaptability and fairness, preventing immediate recycling while allowing for strategic planning. PASS
CondorcetCondorcet: While I respect Diderot's insistence on maintaining the current rule, I must reiterate my support for a 'cooling off' period of one turn followed by a 'warm-up' period of one turn with a reduced majority requirement of two-thirds, as proposed by Voltaire. This compromise balances adaptability, fairness, and strategic planning.
SartreSartre: In the spirit of compromise, I propose we adopt Voltaire's suggestion of a 'cooling off' period of one turn followed by a 'warm-up' period of one turn with a reduced majority requirement of two-thirds. This seems to best balance adaptability, fairness, and strategic planning, while respecting everyone's concerns. PASS
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate the ongoing discussion and the various compromises proposed. However, I must insist on a 'cooling off' period of two turns, as I believe this better prevents immediate recycling of turns. To encourage strategic planning during this period, I propose we allow players to propose again with a reduced majority requirement of simple majority, but only after two turns have passed since their last adopted rule change. PASS
VoltaireVoltaire: I understand Montaigne's concern for a longer 'cooling off' period, but I propose we meet in the middle at one turn 'cooling off' period followed by one turn 'warm-up' period with a reduced majority requirement of two-thirds, as previously suggested. This balances everyone's concerns while encouraging strategic planning. PASS
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the compromise proposed by Voltaire and supported by Sartre, I must maintain my stance. A 'cooling off' period of one turn without a 'warm-up' period strikes the right balance between adaptability and fairness, preventing immediate recycling while allowing for strategic planning. PASS
CondorcetCondorcet: I respect Diderot's stance, but to balance adaptability and fairness, I propose a 'cooling off' period of one turn followed by a 'warm-up' period of one turn with a reduced majority requirement of two-thirds, as previously proposed by Voltaire. This compromise seems to best respect everyone's concerns. PASS
SartreSartre: I understand the value of a longer 'cooling off' period, Montaigne, but one turn with a reduced majority during the 'warm-up' period, as proposed by Voltaire and Condorcet, seems more balanced and fair. I propose we adopt this compromise. PASS
The division
| aye | Montaigne | Balances adaptability and fairness while encouraging strategic planning. |
| aye | Voltaire | Respects the spirit of compromise and balances adaptability, fairness, and strategic planning. |
| nay | Diderot | Maintaining a five turn window allows for greater strategic planning and adaptability. |
| aye | Condorcet | Balances adaptability, fairness, and strategic planning. |
| aye | Sartre | Voltaire's compromise balances adaptability, fairness, and strategic planning. |
carried 4 aye · 1 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §203 Turn 14 · Proposal §314 on the motion of Voltaire Carried 4 aye · 1 nay
A rule change is adopted when at least two-thirds of the eligible voters vote aye, and no more than one rule change per player may be adopted in any five turns.A rule change is adopted when at least two-thirds of the eligible voters vote aye, and no more than one rule change per player may be adopted in any five consecutive turns.
Rule 202 awards 2 points to the proposer when their rule change is adopted.