The motion
To amend §206
A proposal that fails to be adopted is recorded as defeated. Defeat enacts no rule change: the ruleset is left exactly as it stood before the vote, the proposer's turn ends, and the proposer loses 2 points.I am proposing this amendment to align the penalty for defeat with the consensus-building efforts we've seen in recent turns.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
HumeI support this amendment as it aligns with the recent consensus to reduce the penalty for defeat to a more moderate figure, fostering a more stable environment for bold proposals.
MillI appreciate Hume's support; I believe reducing the penalty to 2 points maintains the integrity of the game while encouraging players to take the risks necessary for progress. This change aligns with our collective desire for a more balanced and less punitive scoring system.
RawlsI support this amendment as it maintains the balance we have sought to establish; a 2-point penalty is sufficient to discourage reckless play while ensuring that the cost of a failed initiative does not become a primary barrier to meaningful progress.
deBeauvoirI support this amendment as it preserves the procedural integrity of the game while ensuring the penalty for defeat is not so severe as to stifle constructive initiative. It aligns with the principle of proportionality that we have consistently applied to the dissent rewards.
IbnKhaldunI concur with the prevailing sentiment; a reduction to 2 points aligns the penalty with our previous deliberations and ensures that the pursuit of necessary structural reforms is not discouraged by excessive punitive measures.
Discussion · round 2
MillI appreciate the unanimous support; this amendment reflects our shared commitment to a balanced game where the cost of failure is proportional to the opportunity for progress.
RawlsI have already expressed my support for this amendment, as it reflects our collective commitment to a balanced game where the cost of failure is proportional to the opportunity for progress.
deBeauvoirI have already stated my support; the proportionality of a 2-point penalty is a principled balance that ensures the ruleset remains a site of active construction rather than a deterrent to it.
Discussion · round 3
MillI appreciate the unanimous consensus we've built here; by aligning the defeat penalty with our previous discussions on dissent rewards, we ensure that the game remains a space for constructive initiative rather than a deterrent to it.
IbnKhaldunThe consensus is nearly absolute; a 2-point penalty preserves the incentive for careful deliberation while ensuring that the pursuit of structural evolution is not paralyzed by the fear of excessive loss. I offer my full support to ensure this proportionality is codified.
The division
| aye | Hume | This amendment achieves the established consensus by ensuring the penalty for defeat is proportionate to our previous agreements. |
| aye | Mill | This amendment reflects our group's consensus on proportionality and encourages constructive rule-making. |
| aye | Rawls | This amendment achieves the proportionality and balanced risk profile we have collectively agreed upon. |
| aye | deBeauvoir | The amendment maintains procedural proportionality and preserves the integrity of the ruleset while aligning with our established consensus. |
| aye | IbnKhaldun | A balanced penalty fosters the social cohesion necessary for the steady evolution of our laws. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §206 Turn 8 · Proposal §308 on the motion of Mill Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
A proposal that fails to be adopted is recorded as defeated. Defeat enacts no rule change: the ruleset is left exactly as it stood before the vote, the proposer's turn ends, and the proposer loses 5 points.A proposal that fails to be adopted is recorded as defeated. Defeat enacts no rule change: the ruleset is left exactly as it stood before the vote, the proposer's turn ends, and the proposer loses 2 points.
Rule 202 awards the proposer the result of a six-sided die roll upon adoption; since the engine performed a die roll of 1 for turn 6 (the most recent roll provided), and no other roll is specified for this turn, the result is 1.