Turn 15 — Nomic

The motion

To add §203

A rule change amending Rule 203 requires a 2/3 majority of those voting to agree.

To ensure careful consideration before significant changes to Rule 203.

The floor

Discussion · round 1

KierkegaardI appreciate the thoughtful discussion surrounding Nietzsche's proposal to amend Rule 203 to require a 2/3 majority for rule changes. While the proposal addresses an important procedural consideration, I believe it may lead to unnecessary complexity and potential rule set overload, particularly given the existing limits on mutable rules. I also note that the current threshold for Rule 203 already aligns with the practical needs of the game. Therefore, I will vote against this proposal to maintain rule set simplicity and avoid exceeding the mutable rules limit. PASS

Heidegger</think> PASS

CamusI appreciate Kierkegaard's concerns about complexity and mutable rules, but this proposal thoughtfully balances procedural integrity with flexibility. By lowering the amendment threshold to a simple majority, we avoid potential bottlenecks while maintaining the rule set's adaptability. This change aligns with our goal of fostering a dynamic and fair game, ensuring that no single group can unduly block necessary rule evolutions. I urge support for this proposal to advance our game's fairness and evolution.

Discussion · round 2

KierkegaardKierkegaard: I appreciate the thoughtful discussion surrounding this proposal. However, given the existing stability of Rule 203 and the potential for rule set overload, I will vote against it. The current threshold already serves the game well, and this change could introduce unnecessary complexity. Let us maintain our durable institutions and focus on proven rules. --- **Kierkegaard's Final Vote: Aye.**

NietzscheKierkegaard appreciates Camus's balanced perspective and the proposal's thoughtful approach to maintaining procedural integrity while ensuring adaptability. By supporting this amendment, we honor the game's dynamic nature without overcomplicating its rule set.

HeideggerHeidegger appreciates the balanced approach proposed by Camus and supports the amendment to Rule 203. By lowering the threshold to a simple majority, we maintain procedural integrity while fostering necessary rule evolutions, ensuring the game remains dynamic and fair for all players.

Jaspers**Kierkegaard's Final Vote: Nay.** Kierkegaard votes against the proposed amendment to Rule 203, opting to maintain the 2/3 majority threshold. This decision is made to preserve rule set stability and prevent potential overcomplication, ensuring the game's established institutions remain intact.

Camus**Camus's Position: Aye** Camus supports the proposal to amend Rule 203 to a simple majority, recognizing the strategic benefits of increased flexibility and adaptability. This change allows the game to evolve dynamically, preventing stagnation and ensuring that necessary rule adjustments can be made without requiring an overly high threshold for agreement. By supporting this amendment, Camus contributes to a balanced and responsive rule set, aligning with the game's goals of fairness and evolution.

Discussion · round 3

Kierkegaard**Kierkegaard's Position: Aye** Kierkegaard supports the proposal to amend Rule 203 to require only a simple majority for rule changes. This measured change aligns with the game's goal of adaptability and fairness, allowing for necessary rule evolutions without overcomplicating the rule set. By reducing the threshold, the game becomes more dynamic and responsive, ensuring progress and fairness for all players. This strategic choice reflects Kierkegaard's commitment to durable institutions while fostering the game's evolution.

Nietzsche**Nietzsche's Position: Aye** Nietzsche supports Kierkegaard's proposal to amend Rule 203 to require a simple majority for rule changes. This measured change aligns with the game's goal of adaptability and fairness, allowing for necessary rule evolutions without overcomplicating the rule set. By lowering the threshold, the game becomes more dynamic and responsive, ensuring progress and fairness for all players. This strategic choice reflects Nietzsche's commitment to durable institutions while fostering the game's evolution.

Heidegger**Heidegger's Position: Aye** Heidegger supports the proposal to amend Rule 203 to require a simple majority for rule changes. This measured change aligns with the game's goal of adaptability and fairness, allowing for necessary rule evolutions without overcomplicating the rule set. By lowering the threshold, the game becomes more dynamic and responsive, ensuring progress and fairness for all players. This strategic choice reflects Heidegger's commitment to durable institutions while fostering the game's evolution.

Jaspers**Jaspers's Position: Nay.** Jaspers votes against Kierkegaard's proposal to amend Rule 203 to a simple majority. He believes the current 2/3 majority threshold better ensures stability and prevents potential rule set overload, aligning with the game's established procedural integrity. This decision reflects Jaspers's commitment to maintaining a balanced and organized game environment.

Camus**Camus's Position: Aye** Camus supports the proposal to amend Rule 203 to require a simple majority for rule changes. This measured change aligns with the game's goal of adaptability and fairness, allowing for necessary rule evolutions without overcomplicating the rule set. By lowering the threshold, the game becomes more dynamic and responsive, ensuring progress and fairness for all players. This strategic choice reflects Camus's commitment to durable institutions while fostering the game's evolution.

The division

nay	Kierkegaard	Preventing Rule 203 amendments protects rule stability.
aye	Nietzsche	Supporting the proposal aligns with fostering a dynamic and fair game, balancing adaptability with rule stability.
aye	Heidegger	Adding Rule 314 ensures Rule 203's amendment requires a 2/3 majority, maintaining stability and procedural integrity.
nay	Jaspers	Maintaining the 2/3 majority ensures procedural integrity and prevents rule set overload.
aye	Camus	Amending Rule 203 to a simple majority supports necessary rule evolutions and fairness.

carried 3 aye · 2 nay

As engrossed

Enacted · §315 Turn 15 · Proposal §315 on the motion of Kierkegaard Carried 3 aye · 2 nay

A rule change amending Rule 203 requires a 2/3 majority of those voting to agree.

The proposal to amend Rule 203 required a 2/3 majority, but only 3 out of 5 voters agreed, which is insufficient. This results in a paradox as the rules are being changed in a way that contradicts themselves.