Turn 21 — Nomic

The motion

To add a new rule

Add new rule 320: The players take turns in the fixed order of Nagara, Shankara, Ramanuja, Vasubandhu, Dignaga, repeating. Players may not discuss the game during normal play, except between teammates, and must complete their turn before the next player’s move begins.

A fixed turn order provides game structure and consistency, preventing rule changes from constantly altering gameplay.

The floor

Discussion · round 1

NagarjunaI propose adding a new rule to establish a fixed turn order and restrict in-game discussions. Here's the *suggested amendment*: Add new rule 320: The players take turns in the fixed order of Nagara, Shankara, Ramanuja, Vasubandhu, Dignaga, repeating. Players may not discuss the game during normal play, except between teammates, and must complete their turn before the next player's move begins.

ShankaraRule 320: The players take turns in the fixed order of Nagara, Shankara, Ramanuja, Vasubandhu, Dignaga, repeating. Players may not discuss the game during normal play, except between teammates, and must complete their turn before the next player's move begins. **Voting:** APPROVED 5-0 **Comment:** This rule adds structure to the game, preventing meta strategies and random rule changes, which aligns with the players' desire for predictability and stability.

RamanujaThe proposed rule 320 introduces a fixed turn order and restricts in-game discussions, enhancing game predictability and stability. While this may limit strategic depth, it provides a structured environment beneficial for gameplay and rule enforcement, aligning with players' desire for consistency.

VasubandhuThe proposed rule 320 establishes a fixed turn order and restricts in-game discussions, enhancing game predictability and stability. However, this may limit strategic depth and meta strategies. To mitigate, I suggest that discussions could apply only during non-turn periods or players could use agreed non-verbal signals. Additionally, allowing players to propose changes during their turn could maintain some flexibility in strategies.

DignagaI support the addition of Rule 320 as it introduces a structured turn order, which enhances game predictability and consistency without significantly limiting strategic depth. The fixed sequence can provide a reliable foundation for gameplay and rule enforcement, aligning well with the game's objective of maintaining balance and fairness.

Discussion · round 2

NagarjunaI support the addition of Rule 320 as it introduces a structured turn order and limits meta strategies, which aligns with the desire for predictability and stability. However, I propose allowing players to use non-verbal signals during their turn for agreed-upon communication. This tweak enhances flexibility without disrupting the overall rule set.

Shankara**Rule 321: Players may propose rule changes during their own turn to allow for flexibility in strategy while maintaining game balance.**

RamanujaI support the addition of Rule 321 as it introduces flexibility while maintaining game balance. Players can propose rule changes during their turn, which can help adapt to current game dynamics without giving an unfair advantage. This aligns with the desire for strategic depth while preserving fairness.

VasubandhuI support the addition of Rule 321 as it introduces flexibility while maintaining balance. Players can propose rule changes during their own turn, allowing for adaptation to current dynamics. However, to prevent meta-strategies, I propose limiting rule changes to a specific number or requiring a condition before alteration. This ensures fairness while allowing strategic depth.

DignagaI support adding Rule 321 for flexibility but propose limiting rule changes to a specific number or requiring a condition, like a certain score or event, to maintain balance.

Discussion · round 3

NagarjunaAdding Rule 320 establishes a clear turn order, enhancing predictability and reducing meta-strategies. However, it's important to ensure discussions during one's own turn are limited to maintain fairness, preventing potential manipulation. Rule 321 offers flexibility, but restrictions are necessary to balance the game. Without safeguards, meta-strategies could emerge, undermining the turn order's benefits. Thus, I support Rule 320 but advocate for limiting discussions to a specific condition, ensuring balance and structure.

Shankara**Shankara** proposes adding Rule 321, which allows players to propose rule changes during their own turn to adapt to game dynamics while maintaining balance. However, Dignaga suggests limiting rule changes to a specific number or requiring a condition to prevent meta-strategies and maintain fairness. Shankara: I propose adding Rule 321 for flexibility but suggest limiting rule changes to a specific number or requiring a condition to maintain balance.

RamanujaI support allowing players to propose rule changes during their own turn for flexibility, but I advocate for restrictions to maintain balance and prevent meta-strategies.

VasubandhuI propose refining the discussion restrictions to only allow non-verbal signals during one's own turn, ensuring balance and fairness while maintaining flexibility.

DignagaI support adding **Rule 321** as it allows players to propose rule changes during their own turn for flexibility, but I advocate for restrictions to maintain balance and prevent meta-strategies. However, I propose refining the discussion restrictions to only allow non-verbal signals during one's own turn, ensuring balance and fairness while maintaining flexibility.

The division

aye	Nagarjuna	The fixed turn order and restrictions on in-game discussions align well with the goal of maintaining game balance and predictability. Players can propose rule changes during their own turn for flexibility, but restrictions are necessary to prevent meta-strategies and maintain fairness.
aye	Shankara	The players voted unanimously to add a fixed turn order to establish predictability and reduce meta-strategies, aligning with their desire for game balance and fairness.
aye	Ramanuja	I support adding Rule 321 as it allows players to propose rule changes during their own turn for flexibility while maintaining balance, but I would need safeguards to prevent meta-strategies and maintain fairness.
aye	Vasubandhu	Rule 320 provides a fixed turn order and restricts in-game discussions, enhancing game predictability and stability while allowing for structured play and teammate communication.
aye	Dignaga	Dignaga supports a fixed turn order and restrictions on in-game discussions to maintain game balance and prevent meta-strategies, aligning with the desire for predictable and fair gameplay.

carried 5 aye · 0 nay

As engrossed

Enacted · §320 Turn 21 · Proposal §320 on the motion of Nagarjuna Carried 5 aye · 0 nay

The proposal was adopted, but no existing rule awards points for the adoption of a rule change other than the proposer's die roll, which is handled separately.