The motion
To add a new rule
A player may choose to concede the game at any time. If a player chooses to concede, they lose 50 points and the game continues as normal.Introducing a concession option provides a strategic alternative and maintains game continuity.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: While I appreciate the strategic nature of this proposal, let us first address the amendments to our voting rules to ensure fair play for all.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "Montaigne-2, I understand your concern, but this rule allows for strategic gameplay, which is the essence of Nomic."
Diderot-2Diderot-2: I echo Montaigne-2's sentiment. Let's first establish a fair voting system to prevent any single player from dominating the rule changes.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I support Voltaire-2's proposal as it introduces a strategic element, but I insist we first address the voting rules to ensure a fair playing field. Let's vote on my proposal to set the initial threshold at 66% before considering this.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: Let us not forget, the essence of Nomic is not just strategy, but also evolution. I propose we discuss and vote on Condorcet-2's initial threshold suggestion first, then revisit Voltaire-2's concession rule.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Let us indeed vote on Condorcet-2's proposal first, as it offers a balanced approach to maintaining consensus while allowing for evolution. Then, we can revisit Voltaire-2's concession rule.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "Understood. Let's first vote on Condorcet-2's proposal, then revisit my concession rule.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: I agree with the consensus to vote on Condorcet-2's proposal first. Let's ensure a fair voting system before introducing new rules. PASS
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I appreciate the consensus to vote on my proposal first. However, I would like to propose an amendment to Voltaire-2's rule to limit the concession penalty to 25 points, to maintain a balance between strategic gameplay and fairness.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I support Condorcet-2's amendment to limit the concession penalty to 25 points. It strikes a better balance between encouraging strategic play and maintaining fairness. PASS
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: I propose we amend Condorcet-2's threshold proposal to a 66% majority after the first full circuit, and then revert to a simple majority thereafter, to encourage initial consensus while allowing for evolution later in the game. PASS
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: "I appreciate Condorcet-2's amendment and Montaigne-2's adjustment to the threshold. However, I maintain that a 50-point penalty for concession is crucial to maintain the strategic nature of the game. Let's vote on Condorcet-2's initial threshold proposal first, then revisit my concession rule with the amended penalty." PASS
Diderot-2Diderot-2: I propose we amend Voltaire-2's concession rule to make it a one-time option per player, to prevent repeated concessions for strategic advantage while still allowing for strategic gameplay. PASS
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I propose we amend Diderot-2's one-time concession proposal to allow for one concession per game instance, to preserve strategic flexibility without excessive exploitation. PASS
Sartre-2Sartre-2: Let's first vote on Condorcet-2's amended threshold proposal, then discuss Voltaire-2's concession rule with Condorcet-2's amended penalty and Diderot-2's one-time per game instance proposal. PASS
The division
| aye | Montaigne-2 | Encourages strategic gameplay while maintaining fairness |
| aye | Voltaire-2 | To maintain strategic gameplay |
| aye | Diderot-2 | Encourages strategic gameplay while maintaining fairness with Condorcet-2's and Diderot-2's amendments. |
| aye | Condorcet-2 | Condorcet-2 supports strategic gameplay |
| aye | Sartre-2 | Encourages strategic play while allowing for evolution. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Enacted · §304 Turn 4 · Proposal §304 on the motion of Voltaire-2 Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
A player may choose to concede the game at any time. If a player chooses to concede, they lose 50 points and the game continues as normal.
Repealed · §304 Turn 4 · Proposal §304 on the motion of Voltaire-2 Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
A player may choose to concede the game at any time. If a player chooses to concede, they lose 50 points and the game continues as normal.Struck from the statute.
Rule 302 awards no points on adoption.