The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least four-fifths of the eligible voters vote aye, and no more than one rule change per player may be adopted in any three consecutive turns.To encourage consensus and stability while preventing single-player domination.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
MontaigneMontaigne: While I understand Voltaire's desire for greater consensus, I must insist on maintaining the two-thirds majority to preserve the balance in our game.
VoltaireVoltaire: While I appreciate Montaigne's concern for balance, I propose we increase the majority to four-fifths to encourage more widespread agreement and prevent rushed decisions.
DiderotDiderot: Diderot: While I understand the desire for wider agreement, raising the majority to four-fifths might make rule changes too difficult to pass. I propose we maintain the two-thirds majority but reduce the consecutive turns limit to three to balance adaptability and stability.
CondorcetCondorcet: Condorcet: While I sympathize with Voltaire's aim for broader consensus, a four-fifths majority might hinder necessary rule changes. I agree with Diderot that reducing the consecutive turns limit to three could address the concern of rushed decisions while maintaining adaptability.
SartreSartre: While I respect Voltaire's proposal, I align with Diderot and Condorcet in maintaining the two-thirds majority to preserve adaptability. To address the concern of rushed decisions, I propose we adopt a limit of three consecutive turns per player, as suggested by Diderot. This maintains balance while allowing for necessary rule changes.
Discussion · round 2
MontaigneMontaigne: I appreciate the compromise proposed by Diderot, Condorcet, and Sartre. To balance adaptability and prevention of single-player domination, I suggest we settle on a three-quarters majority with a limit of three consecutive turns per player.
VoltaireVoltaire: I appreciate the consensus building around a three-quarters majority and a limit of three consecutive turns. To further encourage wider agreement and maintain balance, I propose we adopt Sartre's compromise of a two-thirds majority with a limit of three consecutive turns.
DiderotDiderot: While I appreciate the ongoing negotiations and the proposed compromises, I must reiterate my stance: maintaining a simple majority of two-thirds and a limit of three consecutive turns per player is the best balance between adaptability and stability, encouraging necessary rule changes without hindering them.
CondorcetCondorcet: I agree with the compromise of a two-thirds majority and a limit of three consecutive turns per player, as proposed by Sartre and supported by Diderot. This balances adaptability and prevention of single-player domination, while preserving the possibility of necessary rule changes.
SartreSartre: I appreciate the ongoing discussion. To find the best balance, I propose we adopt a two-thirds majority with a limit of three consecutive turns per player, as suggested by Diderot and Condorcet. This compromise maintains adaptability while preventing single-player domination and encourages necessary rule changes. PASS
Discussion · round 3
VoltairePASS. I agree with Sartre's proposal for a two-thirds majority with a limit of three consecutive turns per player. This compromise respects all concerns and fosters consensus.
DiderotDiderot: PASS. I stand by my previous statement and appreciate the consensus reached.
CondorcetCondorcet: PASS. The proposed amendment balances adaptability and prevention of single-player domination, respecting the principles of the game and the ongoing discussion.
The division
| nay | Montaigne | Maintaining two-thirds majority is essential for balance |
| nay | Voltaire | To preserve balance and prevent excessive difficulty in passing rule changes. |
| nay | Diderot | Maintaining adaptability and preventing rushed decisions is more important than increasing the majority. |
| nay | Condorcet | A four-fifths majority might hinder necessary rule changes. |
| aye | Sartre | Adopting Sartre's compromise respects all concerns and fosters consensus. |
rejected 1 aye · 4 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer to lose 10 points on defeat.