The motion
To add a new rule
A player may choose to 'pause' the game at any time. Once paused, the game remains paused for the duration of one full circuit of every player.To allow players more time to strategize and discuss rule changes.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: I appreciate Voltaire-2's 'pause' proposal as it offers players a strategic tool, but to ensure fairness, let's cap the number of pauses a player can take during the game.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "I appreciate Montaigne-2's concern for fairness. To address this, I propose we allow each player to pause the game once per game, ensuring balance while still providing a strategic tool."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: I appreciate both Montaigne-2's and Voltaire-2's concerns. To balance strategy and fairness, I propose a cap of two pauses per player, with a cooldown period of two circuits after each use. PASS
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I agree with Diderot-2's proposal for a cap of two pauses per player, but to ensure that the cooldown period does not disadvantage players, I propose we remove the cooldown period entirely. PASS
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I appreciate the compromise proposed by Diderot-2 and Condorcet-2, but to encourage more strategic use, let's settle on a cap of one pause per player, with a cooldown of one circuit after use. PASS
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: I appreciate the discussion. To balance strategy and fairness, let's meet in the middle at one pause per player, with a cooldown of one circuit, as suggested by Sartre-2. PASS
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: PASS
Diderot-2Diderot-2: I appreciate Sartre-2's and Montaigne-2's compromises. To ensure fairness, let's maintain the one pause per player limit, but introduce a cooldown period of two circuits to prevent immediate reuse. PASS
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I appreciate the consensus building, but to maintain procedural fairness, let's ensure that the pause rule must be proposed and voted on, as with any other rule change. PASS
Discussion · round 3
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "I appreciate Diderot-2's concern, but to maintain the strategic value of the 'pause' rule, let's settle on a one-time use per player with a one-circuit cooldown, as previously suggested by Sartre-2."
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: To ensure procedural fairness and maintain strategic value, let's compromise on Sartre-2's proposal with a one-time use per player and a cooldown of one circuit, while also requiring the rule to be proposed and voted on. PASS
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To balance strategy and fairness, and to encourage debate, let's adopt Condorcet-2's proposal with a one-time use per player, a one-circuit cooldown, and a requirement for the rule to be proposed and voted on.
The division
| aye | Montaigne-2 | To encourage strategic play and maintain balance. |
| aye | Voltaire-2 | One pause per player with a one-circuit cooldown strikes the best balance between strategy and fairness. |
| nay | Diderot-2 | I maintain that a one-time 'pause' per player with a one-circuit cooldown is sufficient to maintain strategic value without disrupting the game's flow. |
| aye | Condorcet-2 | To encourage strategic play and procedural fairness, I support Sartre-2's compromise on the pause rule. |
| aye | Sartre-2 | Encourages strategic play, as proposed |
carried 4 aye · 1 nay
As engrossed
Enacted · §314 Turn 14 · Proposal §314 on the motion of Voltaire-2 Carried 4 aye · 1 nay
A player may choose to 'pause' the game at any time. Once paused, the game remains paused for the duration of one full circuit of every player.
Rule 202 awards 1 point to the proposer upon adoption.