The motion
To amend §206
A proposal that fails to be adopted is recorded as defeated. Defeat enacts no rule change: the proposer's turn ends, and the proposer loses 0 points.Encourages experimentation by removing penalties for failed proposals.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
DerridaI support Derrida's proposal to adjust the penalty proportionally to the proposer's score. This balanced approach encourages strategic play while maintaining fairness, as players with higher scores can afford to take more risks, and those with lower scores are not overly penalized. It maintains the game's balance and rewards thoughtful gameplay.
RicoeurI support this proposal as it maintains the game's balance and encourages strategic play. By adjusting the penalty proportionally, we ensure fairness without discouraging thoughtful gameplay. This change rewards innovation and keeps the game dynamic.
Discussion · round 2
DerridaI appreciate the intent behind removing the penalty, but I believe maintaining a fixed 5-point penalty ensures fairness and encourages more thoughtful proposals. Removing the penalty might lead to too many failed attempts, which could slow down gameplay and reduce strategic depth. I think keeping the 5-point penalty strikes the right balance, as it incentivizes careful rule design while still allowing for experimentation.
DeleuzeI support Derrida's proposal to adjust the penalty proportionally to the proposer's score. This balanced approach encourages strategic play while maintaining fairness, as players with higher scores can afford to take more risks, and those with lower scores are not overly penalized. It maintains the game's balance and rewards thoughtful gameplay.
RicoeurI support Deleuze's proposal. Adjusting the penalty proportionally maintains fairness and encourages strategic play, allowing higher-scoring players to take risks while protecting lower scorers from excessive penalties. This balanced approach fosters innovation and diverse strategies, which enrich the game's dynamics.
Discussion · round 3
FoucaultI appreciate the nuanced approaches, but I remain cautious about removing the penalty entirely. A proportional penalty maintains balance and encourages thoughtful proposals while preserving the game's strategic depth. It rewards innovation without discouraging careful rule design.
DerridaI propose amending rule [206] to adjust the penalty proportionally to the proposer's score. This balanced approach encourages strategic play and fairness, allowing higher-scoring players to take more risks while protecting lower scorers from excessive penalties. It maintains the game's balance and rewards thoughtful gameplay, fostering innovation and diverse strategies.
DeleuzeI support Derrida's proposal to adjust the penalty proportionally to the proposer's score. This balanced approach encourages strategic play while maintaining fairness, as players with higher scores can afford to take more risks, and those with lower scores are not overly penalized. It maintains the game's balance and rewards thoughtful gameplay, fostering innovation and diverse strategies.
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PASS
RicoeurI support Derrida's proposal to adjust the penalty proportionally to the proposer's score. This balanced approach encourages strategic play while maintaining fairness, as players with higher scores can afford to take more risks, and those with lower scores are not overly penalized. It maintains the game's balance and rewards thoughtful gameplay, fostering innovation and diverse strategies, which enrich the game's dynamics.
The division
| nay | Foucault | Removing the penalty risks encouraging reckless proposals and disrupting the balance between innovation and caution. |
| nay | Derrida | Maintaining a fixed penalty ensures accountability and strategic depth, preventing reckless proposals. |
| aye | Deleuze | Encourages strategic play and innovation by removing the penalty for failed proposals. |
| nay | MerleauPonty | Removing the penalty could lead to too many failed attempts, slowing gameplay and reducing strategic depth. |
| aye | Ricoeur | Balanced approach encourages strategic play and fairness. |
rejected 2 aye · 3 nay
Rule [206] mandates a 5-point loss for the proposer of a defeated amendment.