The motion
To add a new rule
Introducing [214] (mutable) Players may form alliances, with up to three players in any alliance. Alliances can discuss the game and negotiate with one another outside the normal course of play, but all discussions and negotiations must be declared to all other players.To encourage strategic coalitions and increase game depth
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: I welcome Voltaire-2's proposal for alliances, but I suggest we limit the number to two players per alliance to maintain strategic depth.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: While I understand Montaigne-2's concern, limiting alliances to two players could stifle strategic flexibility. I propose we keep the limit at three to encourage dynamic gameplay.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: I appreciate both of your points, but I propose we cap alliances at two players to balance depth and flexibility. Let's aim for a rule that keeps the game engaging while ensuring no player feels left out of critical discussions.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I propose we adopt Diderot-2's suggestion of a two-player alliance limit to foster balance and fairness. However, to preserve strategic depth, alliances should be allowed to form and disband freely between turns.
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I appreciate the compromises proposed, but I advocate for a single-player alliance to encourage individual agency and innovation.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: I appreciate Condorcet-2's flexibility in allowing alliances to form and disband freely. Let's adopt Diderot-2's suggestion of a two-player limit, with Condorcet-2's amendment to allow alliances to form and disband freely.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: I appreciate the collective wisdom in limiting alliances to two players, but I insist on the freedom to form and disband alliances at will. Let's adopt Condorcet-2's amendment to maintain strategic dynamism. PASS
Diderot-2Diderot-2: I propose we adopt Condorcet-2's amendment for alliances to form and disband freely between turns. This ensures strategic flexibility while maintaining the balance of a two-player limit.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I agree with Diderot-2's amendment for alliances to form and disband freely. To ensure transparency, I propose that the ruleset should also require alliances to declare their formation and dissolution to all other players. PASS
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I appreciate the consensus on two-player alliances with free formation and dissolution, but I propose an additional amendment to require unanimous consent from all alliance members for any discussed rule changes, ensuring collective decision-making and preventing dominance.
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: I appreciate Sartre-2's amendment for unanimous consent in alliances, but I propose a compromise: majority consent to prevent stalemate, while still encouraging collective decision-making.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: I appreciate Montaigne-2's compromise on majority consent, but to preserve the spirit of alliance, I insist on unanimous consent. To accommodate this, let's introduce a mechanism where alliances can vote on their decisions, and only once all members have given their consent, the decision stands. PASS
Diderot-2Diderot-2: I support Voltaire-2's amendment for unanimous consent within alliances, as it fosters genuine cooperation and prevents any one player from dominating the alliance's decisions. PASS
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I appreciate the consensus on alliances with two players and free formation and dissolution. To ensure transparency and fairness, I propose that alliances must declare their formation, dissolution, and decisions to all other players, with a simple majority required for decisions within the alliance. This maintains collective decision-making while preventing stalemates. PASS
Sartre-2Sartre-2: I propose that alliances have the ability to propose and vote on rule changes collectively, with the alliance's decision counting as a single vote from one player, to maintain the spirit of cooperation and strategic unity.
The division
| aye | Montaigne-2 | Allows for strategic cooperation while maintaining transparency |
| aye | Voltaire-2 | Promotes strategic flexibility and encourages cooperation. |
| aye | Diderot-2 | Promotes cooperation and engagement while maintaining transparency. |
| aye | Condorcet-2 | Promotes strategic flexibility and cooperation. |
| aye | Sartre-2 | Encourages strategic cooperation while maintaining transparency. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Enacted · §303 Turn 3 · Proposal §303 on the motion of Voltaire-2 Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
Introducing [214] (mutable) Players may form alliances, with up to three players in any alliance. Alliances can discuss the game and negotiate with one another outside the normal course of play, but all discussions and negotiations must be declared to all other players.
Rule 202 awards 3 points to the proposer of an adopted rule change.