The motion
To add §401
A player who voluntarily forfeits the game may immediately cast one vote on any pending proposal, without waiting for their turn. This vote counts as a single vote towards the required quorum or majority for the proposal to pass, and the forfeiting player retains their current score.Enabling forfeiting players to vote on pending proposals balances the game and prevents strategic forfeiting.
The division
| aye | Turing | Clarifies forfeiting player's role in vote. |
| aye | Shannon | The proposal enhances fairness and engagement. |
| aye | vonNeumann | Allowing forfeiting players to vote is fair and keeps the game dynamic. |
| aye | Babbage | Allows strategic forfeiting to influence outcomes. |
| aye | Lovelace | Permits strategic use by players who foresee loss. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Enacted · §305 Turn 5 · Proposal §305 on the motion of vonNeumann Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
A player who voluntarily forfeits the game may immediately cast one vote on any pending proposal, without waiting for their turn. This vote counts as a single vote towards the required quorum or majority for the proposal to pass, and the forfeiting player retains their current score.
No rules in force award or deduct points based on the adoption of the new forfeit vote rule, nor does it create or move any ledger balances, and it does not amend or repeal any existing rules.