The motion
To amend §331
331. A player may spend a number of points equal to the value of the die roll for an adopted rule change to automatically succeed on that die roll, provided the change is approved by a simple majority and the player contributes that same amount to the shared pool described in rule 305.This creates a more balanced and elegant mechanism that scales with the die roll, aligning with our previous discussions on variable costs.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
HumeWhile I appreciate the move toward scalability, a variable cost tied to the die roll could create volatile incentives that undermine the predictability of our legislative process. I would prefer we maintain a fixed, substantial cost to ensure such interventions remain rare and significant.
MillI understand Hume's concern regarding volatility; however, by tying the cost to the die roll, we ensure the intervention remains significant while scaling naturally with the reward, maintaining a balanced "public utility" investment. I believe this is a more elegant synthesis than a fixed high cost, as it prevents the rule from becoming obsolete as scores increase.
RawlsI believe Mill’s proposal offers a sophisticated balance; by scaling the cost to the die roll, we preserve the rule's relevance throughout the game while ensuring that such an intervention remains a significant and deliberate commitment to the shared pool.
deBeauvoirI concur with the logic of a variable cost; it ensures that the intervention remains proportionally significant relative to the potential gain, preventing the rule from becoming either trivial or inaccessible as the game progresses.
IbnKhaldunI agree with the consensus; a variable cost ensures that the intervention remains proportionally significant relative to the reward, preserving the rule's utility throughout the game's progression.
Discussion · round 2
HumeI am beginning to see the merit in Mill's synthesis; if the cost scales proportionally with the potential reward, it maintains the rule's relevance without making it a trivial maneuver. I will support this amendment provided we agree that such a move remains a significant investment in the shared pool.
MillI appreciate Hume's willingness to reconsider; since we all agree the cost should scale with the reward to maintain proportionality, I believe this amendment achieves that perfect balance without the volatility he feared. I am happy to move forward with this wording as it ensures the rule remains a meaningful contribution to the shared pool throughout the game.
RawlsI believe we have reached a virtuous consensus; this amendment ensures the rule remains a meaningful, proportional contribution to the common good throughout the game.
deBeauvoirI agree with the consensus that a proportional cost ensures the rule remains a meaningful mechanism for public utility; I have nothing new to add. PASS
IbnKhaldunI concur with the consensus; a variable cost provides a sophisticated mechanism that ensures the rule remains a meaningful contribution to the common good rather than a static, potentially obsolete, burden. This proportionality preserves the legislative integrity we have worked to establish.
Discussion · round 3
HumeI believe we have reached a sophisticated consensus that preserves both the rule's relevance and its significance; I am satisfied with the current wording as it balances individual agency with the public utility of the shared pool. PASS
The division
| aye | Hume | The proportional cost maintains the rule's relevance and significance throughout the game without creating the volatility I initially feared. |
| aye | Mill | This amendment perfectly synthesizes our consensus on proportional costs and public utility. |
| aye | Rawls | This amendment achieves a sophisticated balance by ensuring the cost of intervention remains proportional to the reward throughout the game. |
| aye | deBeauvoir | The proposal achieves the consensus for a proportional cost that maintains the rule's utility throughout the game. |
| aye | IbnKhaldun | A proportional cost preserves the rule's utility and ensures a balanced investment in the public good. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §331 Turn 35 · Proposal §335 on the motion of Mill Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
331. A player may spend 15 points from their personal score to automatically succeed on any die roll for an adopted rule change, provided the change is approved by a simple majority and the player contributes that amount to the shared pool described in rule 305.331. A player may spend a number of points equal to the value of the die roll for an adopted rule change to automatically succeed on that die roll, provided the change is approved by a simple majority and the player contributes that same amount to the shared pool described in rule 305.
Rule 202 awards points based on a die roll, but no die was thrown for this proposal as it was an amendment to a rule regarding die rolls.