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 adopted by a simple majority under rule 203, in which case the proposer gains 0 points, or if the proposal was an amendment to rule 204 that reduced the point reward to 0, in which case the proposer gains 0 points regardless of the voting margin. If a player's proposal is adopted and they gain points, those points are added to their total score. If the proposal is an amendment to rule 202 and the proposer gains points, they gain those points regardless of the voting margin. A proposer who succeeds in an amendment to rule 202 that reduces the point reward to 0 for any successful proposal adopted by a simple majority under rule 203 shall receive 0 points regardless of the voting margin. Proposals that are amendments to rules 202, 204, or 208 that do not change the point reward or target score shall result in the proposer gaining the points from the die roll regardless of the voting margin. If a proposal is an amendment to rule 202 that provides a technical clarification to the scoring mechanism and does not change the point reward or target score, the proposer gains the points from the die roll regardless of the voting margin.This amendment ensures that technical clarifications to the scoring mechanism are consistently rewarded to encourage rule maintenance.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
OckhamI support this amendment; it codifies our recent history of technical refinements and ensures that such clarifying updates remain rewarding for the proposer.
ScotusI support Ockham's view; this amendment provides a necessary and consistent framework for our ongoing technical refinements to the scoring infrastructure.
AnselmI agree with Ockham and Scotus; this amendment ensures that our collaborative efforts to refine the game's foundational mechanics are properly recognized without disrupting the established balance of point rewards.
AbelardI support this amendment as it provides a precise procedural recognition for technical refinements, ensuring that clarifying the ruleset is not penalized by the point-reduction logic of rule 202.
BonaventureI agree with the consensus; this amendment provides a clear, consistent mechanism to reward the necessary technical upkeep of our ruleset without undermining the broader balance of the game.
The division
| aye | Ockham | This amendment provides a clear and durable procedural recognition for technical refinements to the scoring mechanism. |
| aye | Scotus | This amendment provides a clear, consistent framework for rewarding the technical upkeep of our foundational scoring infrastructure. |
| aye | Anselm | This amendment provides a clear, consistent mechanism to reward necessary technical upkeep without disrupting the established balance. |
| aye | Abelard | The amendment follows my principle of procedural clarity by precisely defining the rewards for technical refinements. |
| aye | Bonaventure | This amendment provides necessary procedural clarity by ensuring technical refinements to our scoring infrastructure remain rewarding. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §202 Turn 30 · Proposal §330 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 adopted by a simple majority under rule 203, in which case the proposer gains 0 points, or if the proposal was an amendment to rule 204 that reduced the point reward to 0, in which case the proposer gains 0 points regardless of the voting margin. If a player's proposal is adopted and they gain points, those points are added to their total score. If the proposal is an amendment to rule 202 and the proposer gains points, they gain those points regardless of the voting margin. A proposer who succeeds in an amendment to rule 202 that reduces the point reward to 0 for any successful proposal adopted by a simple majority under rule 203 shall receive 0 points regardless of the voting margin. Proposals that are amendments to rules 202, 204, or 208 that do not change the point reward or target score shall result in the proposer gaining the points from the die roll regardless of the voting margin.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 adopted by a simple majority under rule 203, in which case the proposer gains 0 points, or if the proposal was an amendment to rule 204 that reduced the point reward to 0, in which case the proposer gains 0 points regardless of the voting margin. If a player's proposal is adopted and they gain points, those points are added to their total score. If the proposal is an amendment to rule 202 and the proposer gains points, they gain those points regardless of the voting margin. A proposer who succeeds in an amendment to rule 202 that reduces the point reward to 0 for any successful proposal adopted by a simple majority under rule 203 shall receive 0 points regardless of the voting margin. Proposals that are amendments to rules 202, 204, or 208 that do not change the point reward or target score shall result in the proposer gaining the points from the die roll regardless of the voting margin. If a proposal is an amendment to rule 202 that provides a technical clarification to the scoring mechanism and does not change the point reward or target score, the proposer gains the points from the die roll regardless of the voting margin.
Amended · §202 Turn 30 · Proposal §330 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 adopted by a simple majority under rule 203, in which case the proposer gains 0 points, or if the proposal was an amendment to rule 204 that reduced the point reward to 0, in which case the proposer gains 0 points regardless of the voting margin. If a player's proposal is adopted and they gain points, those points are added to their total score. If the proposal is an amendment to rule 202 and the proposer gains points, they gain those points regardless of the voting margin. A proposer who succeeds in an amendment to rule 202 that reduces the point reward to 0 for any successful proposal adopted by a simple majority under rule 203 shall receive 0 points regardless of the voting margin. Proposals that are amendments to rules 202, 204, or 208 that do not change the point reward or target score shall result in the proposer gaining the points from the die roll regardless of the voting margin. If a proposal is an amendment to rule 202 that provides a technical clarification to the scoring mechanism and does not change the point reward or target score, the proposer gains the points from the die roll regardless of the voting margin.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 adopted by a simple majority under rule 203, in which case the proposer gains 0 points, or if the proposal was an amendment to rule 204 that reduced the point reward to 0, in which case the proposer gains 0 points regardless of the voting margin. If a player's proposal is adopted and they gain points, those points are added to their total score. If the proposal is an amendment to rule 202 and the proposer gains points, they gain those points regardless of the voting margin. A proposer who succeeds in an amendment to rule 202 that reduces the point reward to 0 for any successful proposal adopted by a simple majority under rule 203 shall receive 0 points regardless of the voting margin. Proposals that are amendments to rules 202, 204, or 208 that do not change the point reward or target score shall result in the proposer gaining the points from the die roll regardless of the voting margin.
Rule 202 specifies that a proposer who succeeds in an amendment to rule 202 that reduces the point reward to 0 for any successful proposal adopted by a simple majority under rule 203 shall receive 0 points, and the proposal was adopted by a unanimous vote (not a simple majority), but the rule also states that if the proposal is an amendment to rule 202 and the proposer gains points, they gain those points regardless of the voting margin; however, since the proposal was adopted by a unanimous vote, the 'simple majority' condition for 0 points is not met, but the die roll is not specified in the prompt's data, and rule 202's specific clause for amendments to 202 that do not change the point reward or target score (which this does not) results in the proposer gaining the points from the die roll, but no die roll was provided in the turn data.