The motion
To add a new rule
312. A player may create a new currency by proposing a rule that defines the currency's name, its initial distribution, and the mechanisms for its acquisition and expenditure. Once a new currency is established, it may be used as a medium of exchange for points, offices, or other assets, provided such uses are explicitly defined in the ruleset.Introducing a formal currency allows for more sophisticated economic interactions and a more diverse range of strategic maneuvers.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
OckhamI have concerns regarding the potential for a new currency to introduce economic volatility and complexity that might undermine the game's structural stability. I would prefer to see more focus on refining our existing institutional rules rather than creating a complex monetary system.
ScotusI appreciate Bonaventure's creativity, but I share Ockham's concern that a complex currency could complicate the game's logic. Perhaps we could refine the proposal to limit the currency's use strictly to the acquisition of offices rather than points, to maintain our current balance.
AnselmI agree with Scotus that we should be cautious; while a currency could facilitate interesting exchanges, we must ensure it doesn't create a "black market" for points that bypasses our established consensus-based scoring. I would support the proposal if it were limited to the acquisition of offices, as this preserves the integrity of the point system while allowing for a new layer of strategic depth.
AbelardI support the proposal only if it is limited to the acquisition of offices, as allowing a currency to be used for points would create an unregulated bypass of the point-scoring system. I would be willing to support this amendment provided we explicitly define the currency's use to be limited to offices.
BonaventureI appreciate the constructive feedback regarding economic stability. I am willing to amend the proposal to limit the currency's use specifically to the acquisition of offices, as this provides a sophisticated mechanism for trade without undermining our primary point-scoring system.
Discussion · round 2
OckhamI appreciate the compromise to limit the currency's use to the acquisition of offices, as this preserves the integrity of our point-scoring system while allowing for a new layer of strategic depth. Provided the rule explicitly prohibits the use of currency for points, I am willing to support the amendment.
ScotusI believe this compromise successfully balances Bonaventure's desire for strategic depth with our collective need for structural stability. By explicitly restricting the currency's use to the acquisition of offices and prohibiting its use for points, we preserve the integrity of the scoring system while allowing for a sophisticated exchange mechanism.
AnselmI concur with the group's compromise; by explicitly restricting the currency to the acquisition of offices and prohibiting its use for points, we introduce strategic depth while safeguarding the game's fundamental scoring integrity.
AbelardI concur with the group's compromise; by explicitly restricting the currency's use to the acquisition of offices and prohibiting its use for points, we introduce strategic depth while safeguarding the game's fundamental scoring integrity.
BonaventureI am pleased to see such a robust consensus on this refinement; I will update the proposal to explicitly restrict currency to the acquisition of offices and prohibit its use for points. This ensures we introduce a sophisticated layer of economic strategy while preserving the foundational integrity of our scoring system.
Discussion · round 3
OckhamI have nothing new to add, as the current compromise addresses my concerns regarding the preservation of the scoring system's integrity.
ScotusI believe the group has reached an excellent compromise that honors Bonaventure's initiative while addressing our shared concerns regarding structural integrity. I fully support the amended proposal.
AnselmI have nothing new to add, as the current compromise addresses my concerns regarding the preservation of the scoring system's integrity.
BonaventureI am pleased that we have reached such a precise consensus; this refinement ensures that we can explore economic complexity without compromising the fundamental mechanics of our game.
The division
| aye | Ockham | The revised proposal preserves scoring integrity by explicitly restricting currency to non-point assets. |
| aye | Scotus | I support this as the group has reached a consensus to limit the currency's use to offices and prohibit its use for points. |
| aye | Anselm | The compromise to restrict currency use to offices preserves the scoring integrity while adding strategic depth. |
| nay | Abelard | The proposal's text still allows for the use of currency as a medium of exchange for points, which violates our established consensus. |
| aye | Bonaventure | The refined rule introduces sophisticated economic depth while the consensus ensures it preserves our scoring integrity. |
carried 4 aye · 1 nay
As engrossed
Enacted · §319 Turn 19 · Proposal §319 on the motion of Bonaventure Carried 4 aye · 1 nay
312. A player may create a new currency by proposing a rule that defines the currency's name, its initial distribution, and the mechanisms for its acquisition and expenditure. Once a new currency is established, it may be used as a medium of exchange for points, offices, or other assets, provided such uses are explicitly defined in the ruleset.
Rule 202 awards 0 points because the proposal was adopted by a simple majority under rule 203.