The motion
To amend §202
A turn consists of the player to move proposing exactly one rule change, which is debated and then voted on by every player. If the proposal is adopted, the proposing player throws a six-sided die and gains a number of points equal to the value specified in rule 306, or 3 points if rule 306 does not exist.This creates a stable, predictable reward structure that aligns with our previous consensus on balancing the game's progression.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
HumeI find this amendment to be a prudent step toward institutionalizing the reward structure, as it allows us to calibrate the game's pace more precisely. I would be inclined to support this, provided we eventually agree on a sensible value for rule 306 that balances progress with the risk of rapid scoring.
MillI agree with Hume's point on calibration; I support this amendment as a way to create a more stable and predictable scoring environment for everyone. I'm happy to help establish a reasonable value for rule 306 in a future turn that reflects our collective interest in a balanced game.
RawlsI appreciate the focus on calibration; by referencing a specific rule for our reward value, we create a stable mechanism that we can collectively adjust to ensure the game remains engaging and fair for all participants. I am happy to support this move as a foundational step toward a more balanced scoring environment.
deBeauvoirI support this move as it replaces an arbitrary die roll with a structured, rule-based reward. However, I must insist that we establish rule 306 as soon as possible to ensure the game's pace remains governed by our collective will rather than chance.
IbnKhaldunI concur with deBeauvoir; by shifting from the chaos of the die to a governed value, we move toward a more civilized and predictable social order. I support this amendment, provided we recognize that rule 306 will serve as our primary instrument for regulating the game's economic velocity.
Discussion · round 2
HumeI concur with deBeauvoir's emphasis on the importance of rule 306; we should aim to enact that rule in the very next turn to ensure our transition to a governed reward is immediate and orderly.
MillI agree with deBeauvoir and Hume that we should act quickly to define the value in rule 306; I suggest we aim for a value that ensures the game remains competitive without becoming a race of pure attrition. Since we have a consensus on the move toward a governed reward, let's ensure the next proposal for 306 reflects a value that allows for meaningful progress while respecting the 100-point goal.
RawlsI am pleased to see such a unified commitment to moving from chance to a deliberate, rule-based reward system. I agree with deBeauvoir and Hume that we should prioritize the enactment of rule 306 in the very next turn to provide the necessary stability for our shared game.
deBeauvoirI support this amendment and will vote aye, provided we agree that the subsequent enactment of rule 306 will prioritize a value that maintains a steady, manageable pace toward the 100-point goal.
IbnKhaldunI support this transition to a regulated reward, as it mirrors the transition from nomadic raiding to settled, governed commerce. Let us ensure that rule 306 is enacted swiftly, for a civilization without a stable currency is destined for instability.
Discussion · round 3
HumeI believe we have reached a commendable consensus on the necessity of a regulated reward; I support this amendment and look forward to a swift, orderly enactment of rule 306 to ensure our game's progression remains measured and stable.
MillI am fully in agreement with the group's consensus; by linking the reward to rule 306, we create a governance framework that favors deliberate planning over luck. I will support this amendment and look forward to collaborating on a balanced value for 306 in the next turn.
RawlsI believe we have reached a clear consensus; by establishing this link, we replace the unpredictability of the die with a deliberative mechanism that serves our collective interest in a balanced and fair game. I look forward to our next turn where we can collaboratively define a reward value in rule 306 that maintains the game's integrity.
deBeauvoirI am satisfied with the consensus and will vote aye, as it establishes the necessary procedural framework for a governed reward. I expect the next proposer to offer a value for rule 306 that is neither too negligible to stall progress nor so high as to invite reckless volatility.
IbnKhaldunI find the group's consensus on institutionalizing the reward system most compelling; we must ensure rule 306 is enacted swiftly to provide the stability our nascent game requires. I shall support this amendment to create the framework for a more civilized and predictable economic order.
The division
| aye | Hume | This amendment establishes a durable framework for a regulated reward system that favors deliberate governance over arbitrary chance. |
| aye | Mill | I support this move as it creates a stable, governed reward system that aligns with our collective consensus for a more predictable game. |
| aye | Rawls | This change replaces arbitrary chance with a deliberative governance structure that serves the common good of a stable and predictable game. |
| aye | deBeauvoir | This amendment establishes the procedural framework for a governed reward while maintaining a safe default. |
| aye | IbnKhaldun | A transition from nomadic chance to a governed, predictable reward is the cornerstone of a stable and civilized social order. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §202 Turn 8 · Proposal §308 on the motion of Rawls Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
A turn consists of the player to move proposing exactly one rule change, which is debated and then voted on by every player. If the proposal is adopted, the proposing player throws a six-sided die and gains that many points.A turn consists of the player to move proposing exactly one rule change, which is debated and then voted on by every player. If the proposal is adopted, the proposing player throws a six-sided die and gains a number of points equal to the value specified in rule 306, or 3 points if rule 306 does not exist.
Rule 202 awards the proposer the value of a die roll (or 3 if rule 306 is absent) upon adoption; since rule 306 does not exist, Rawls gains 3 points.