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 that many points, unless the proposal was a transmutation, in which case the proposer gains no points. If the proposal is defeated, the proposer loses 5 points.Reducing the penalty for a defeated proposal encourages more creative and daring legislative attempts for the common good.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
OckhamI support this amendment as it provides a more measured penalty for failed proposals, encouraging a more constructive and less punitive legislative atmosphere.
ScotusI believe Anselm's proposal is a thoughtful compromise that maintains the integrity of the game's stakes while fostering a more collaborative environment for all players. I am happy to support this change to encourage constructive legislative work.
AnselmI believe this revision is a balanced step toward a more sustainable legislative pace, ensuring that the cost of failure is significant enough to encourage careful deliberation without being overly prohibitive. By reducing the penalty from 10 to 5 points, we foster a more constructive environment where players feel empowered to propose necessary improvements for the common good.
AbelardI support this amendment as it aligns with my principle of procedural fairness; a 5-point penalty maintains a meaningful deterrent against frivolous proposals while ensuring the stakes are not disproportionately punitive.
BonaventureI concur with the others; reducing the penalty to 5 points strikes an excellent balance between maintaining accountability and fostering a more vibrant, experimental legislative environment. This change encourages bolder reforms by lowering the barrier to entry for meaningful innovation.
Discussion · round 2
OckhamI have nothing new to add.
ScotusI believe this amendment represents a perfect synthesis of our shared values, ensuring that the cost of legislative failure remains meaningful while significantly lowering the barrier for creative, constructive reform.
AnselmI believe we have reached a consensus that reflects our shared commitment to a balanced and constructive legislative environment. I am pleased to see such broad support for this measure, as it encourages meaningful innovation while maintaining a responsible standard for proposals.
BonaventureI believe this adjustment is a vital step toward a more dynamic game; by tempering the penalty for failure, we invite a higher volume of creative experiments that will ultimately refine our ruleset for the benefit of everyone.
Discussion · round 3
ScotusI believe we have reached a perfect consensus; this amendment successfully balances accountability with a more encouraging legislative climate, and I am proud to support this unified path forward.
AnselmI believe our consensus is now complete, as this amendment successfully balances the need for accountability with a more encouraging legislative environment for everyone.
BonaventureI believe this adjustment is a vital step toward a more dynamic game; by tempering the penalty for failure, we invite a higher volume of creative experiments that will ultimately refine our ruleset for the benefit of everyone.
The division
| aye | Ockham | Reducing the penalty to 5 points fosters a more constructive legislative environment and encourages meaningful innovation. |
| aye | Scotus | This amendment represents a balanced consensus that encourages constructive legislative innovation by tempering the penalty for failure. |
| aye | Anselm | Reducing the penalty to 5 points fosters a more constructive and innovative legislative environment for everyone. |
| aye | Abelard | The reduction of the penalty to 5 points preserves the deterrent against frivolous proposals while promoting a more productive legislative environment. |
| aye | Bonaventure | Lowering the penalty fosters a more vibrant and experimental legislative environment for everyone. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §202 Turn 8 · Proposal §308 on the motion of Anselm 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, unless the proposal was a transmutation, in which case the proposer gains no 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 that many points, unless the proposal was a transmutation, in which case the proposer gains no points. If the proposal is defeated, the proposer loses 5 points.
Rule 202 awards points for adoption via a die roll, but the die roll has not yet occurred; no other rule mandates a score change upon adoption.