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 four rule changes per player may be adopted in any seven consecutive turns.To maintain balance between adaptability and prevention of single-player domination.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MontaigneMontaigne: While I understand Voltaire's proposal to increase the limit to four rule changes in seven turns, I suggest we maintain the current limit of two changes in five turns to prevent any one player from dominating the rule changes.
VoltaireVoltaire: I appreciate Montaigne's concern for balance, but to encourage more strategic rule changes and prevent stagnation, I propose we meet at four changes in seven turns. This allows for more adaptability without sacrificing parity.
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the desire for more strategic planning, I must insist on maintaining the current limit of two changes in five turns to ensure fairness and prevent any single player from dominating the rule changes.
CondorcetCondorcet: I appreciate the ongoing dialogue, but I must insist on a majority veto to prevent any one player from unduly influencing the ruleset.
SartreSartre: Sartre: I appreciate the varied concerns at play. To balance adaptability and fairness, I propose a compromise: increase the limit to three changes in seven turns, with a majority veto to prevent single-player domination.
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate Sartre's compromise, but it might still allow one player to dominate. To balance adaptability and prevention of single-player domination, I propose we settle on a limit of three changes in five turns with a two-thirds majority veto.
VoltaireVoltaire: I appreciate Montaigne's proposal for a balanced compromise. To further build consensus, I propose we adopt Sartre's compromise: increase the limit to three changes in seven turns, with a majority veto to prevent single-player domination.
DiderotDiderot: While I respect Sartre's compromise, I maintain that a simple majority veto is sufficient to prevent single-player domination, and the limit should remain at two changes in five turns to ensure fairness for all players.
CondorcetCondorcet: To maintain balance, I support Sartre's compromise: three changes in seven turns with a majority veto. This allows for adaptability while preventing domination.
SartreSartre: "To foster consensus and respect all concerns, I propose a final compromise: increase the limit to three changes in seven turns, and adopt a two-thirds majority veto. This balances adaptability, prevention of single-player domination, and ensures all players have an equal voice."
Discussion · round 3
MontaigneMontaigne: "I appreciate Sartre's final compromise. To maintain durability of our institutions, I propose we adopt his suggestion: three changes in seven turns with a two-thirds majority veto."
VoltaireVoltaire: I appreciate Montaigne's and Sartre's final compromise, but to ensure consensus and stability, I propose we meet in the middle: two changes in five turns with a three-quarters majority veto. This maintains balance, encourages rule changes, and prevents single-player domination.
DiderotDiderot: "I understand the desire for consensus, but I must insist on maintaining the two-thirds majority veto and the current limit of two changes in five turns to ensure fairness and prevent any single player from dominating the rule changes.
CondorcetCondorcet: To respect all voices and maintain balance, I support Sartre's final compromise: three changes in seven turns with a two-thirds majority veto. PASS
SartreSartre: "I appreciate Voltaire's effort to find common ground, but to maintain a balance between adaptability and prevention of single-player domination, I must reiterate my support for the final compromise: three changes in seven turns with a two-thirds majority veto. PASS"
The division
| nay | Montaigne | Preserves stability and prevents domination |
| aye | Voltaire | To encourage more strategic rule changes and prevent stagnation |
| nay | Diderot | To maintain fairness and prevent single-player domination, I must insist on keeping the limit at two changes in five turns. |
| aye | Condorcet | Supports majority veto and increased adaptability |
| aye | Sartre | Sartre's final compromise balances adaptability, prevention of single-player domination, and ensures all players have an equal voice. |
rejected 3 aye · 2 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.