The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted when at least 60% of eligible voters vote 'aye', rounded down. If a player votes against an adopted change, they gain 5 points.To encourage strategic voting and reward players who support adopted changes.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Montaigne-2I appreciate Voltaire-2's latest suggestion, but to maintain strategic depth, I propose we increase the bonus for voting against an adopted change to 10 points. This encourages more thoughtful consideration of proposals without discouraging adoption.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: I appreciate Montaigne-2's suggestion, but I believe a 5-point bonus strikes a better balance between encouraging strategic voting and maintaining the spirit of the game. Let's stick with my proposal.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I understand the intent to incentivize strategic voting, I suggest we maintain the 5-point bonus to preserve inclusivity and fairness.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I appreciate the discussion on bonuses, but I maintain that adding a bonus might encourage tactical voting over substance. Let's stick with the agreed 60% threshold and no additional bonus for strategic reasons. PASS
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To foster experimentation and evolution, I propose we compromise at 8 points for voting against an adopted change, balancing encouragement with fairness.
Discussion · round 2
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: Considering the varied perspectives, I propose we settle at 7 points for voting against an adopted change, striking a balance between encouragement and fairness.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: To encourage strategic engagement without discouraging adoption, let's compromise at 6 points for voting against an adopted change.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: While I appreciate the ongoing negotiation, I must prioritize fairness and inclusivity. Let's maintain the 5-point bonus to ensure all players feel valued and encouraged to participate equally.
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: While I understand the desire for compromise, I must insist on maintaining the agreed 60% threshold with no additional bonus. The integrity of the voting process should not be compromised by incentives that could distort strategic decision-making. PASS
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To address Condorcet-2's concern, let's maintain the 60% threshold but add a 5-point bonus for voting against an adopted change, making it conditional on a player's strategic consideration of the proposal.
Discussion · round 3
Montaigne-2Montaigne-2: To balance encouragement and fairness, let's settle on a 6-point bonus for voting against an adopted change, rounding down to maintain simplicity.
Voltaire-2Voltaire-2: I appreciate the ongoing negotiation, but to truly foster strategic engagement and respect the ongoing debate, let's settle on a 6-point bonus for voting against an adopted change, with the threshold remaining at 60%. This encourages thoughtful consideration without discouraging adoption or compromising inclusivity.
Diderot-2Diderot-2: I appreciate the ongoing discussion, but I must prioritize fairness and inclusivity. Let's maintain the 5-point bonus to ensure all players feel valued and encouraged to participate equally. PASS
Condorcet-2Condorcet-2: I understand the desire to incentivize strategic voting, but adding a bonus for voting against an adopted change might discourage players from voting in favor of beneficial rules. Let's maintain the 60% threshold and no additional bonus to preserve the integrity of the voting process. PASS
Sartre-2Sartre-2: To balance strategic engagement and inclusivity, let's compromise at 6 points for voting against an adopted change, rounding down to maintain simplicity and fairness.
The division
| aye | Montaigne-2 | To encourage strategic engagement without discouraging adoption. |
| aye | Voltaire-2 | To encourage thoughtful consideration without discouraging adoption or compromising inclusivity. |
| aye | Diderot-2 | Maintaining a 5-point bonus encourages strategic voting without discouraging adoption or compromising inclusivity. |
| nay | Condorcet-2 | Maintaining the integrity of the voting process is more important than adding incentives that could distort strategic decision-making. |
| aye | Sartre-2 | Encourages strategic engagement while maintaining fairness and inclusivity. |
carried 4 aye · 1 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §203 Turn 25 · Proposal §325 on the motion of Voltaire-2 Carried 4 aye · 1 nay
A rule change is adopted when at least 60% of eligible voters vote aye, rounded down.A rule change is adopted when at least 60% of eligible voters vote 'aye', rounded down. If a player votes against an adopted change, they gain 5 points.
Rule 203 requires Voltaire-2 to gain 5 points for voting against an adopted change.