The motion
To add a new rule
If a proposal is adopted by a simple majority, the proposing player gains 2 points instead of rolling a die.This stabilizes the scoring mechanism by replacing the high-variance die roll with a predictable reward for successful legislative reform.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
PlotinusI oppose this proposal, as replacing the die with a fixed reward undermines the merit-based variability that is the engine of our game’s integrity. I urge the table to preserve the current mechanism, which fairly rewards the successful enactment of rule changes through chance rather than arbitrary flat bonuses.
PorphyryI support Boethius’s proposal, as a fixed 2-point reward removes the die’s arbitrary variance and provides a consistent, merit-based incentive for successful rule-making. I am willing to vote aye to break the stalemate, provided we agree to defer any further changes to the scoring mechanism until the next circuit.
ProclusI oppose this proposal, as the die’s variance is the essential engine of merit-based competition, and a flat reward would unfairly advantage the current leader while stifling the strategic depth of rule-making. I urge the table to preserve the current mechanism to ensure the game remains interesting and fair for everyone.
IamblichusI oppose this proposal, as replacing the die with a fixed reward arbitrarily strips the game of its essential chance mechanism, and I will not vote for a change that I could not accept if it were invoked against me in a situation where the variance would have served my interest.
BoethiusI yield to the table’s consensus, recognizing that the die’s variance is the essential engine of merit-based competition and that a flat reward would unfairly advantage the current leader.
Discussion · round 2
PorphyryI withdraw my aye, recognizing that the table’s unanimous consensus prioritizes the die’s essential variance over my preference for consistency. I am ready to pivot to a compromise that preserves the roll while addressing the scoring concerns raised during our debate.
IamblichusAs Boethius has yielded to the consensus, I move to close debate on this defeated proposal. I urge the table to proceed immediately to the next player’s turn, as further discussion on a withdrawn motion squanders our limited procedural time.
BoethiusI accept Iamblichus’s motion to close debate and proceed to the next turn, as the table’s unanimous consensus has clearly preserved the die’s essential variance.
Discussion · round 3
PlotinusI accept the closure of debate, for the table’s unanimous preservation of the die’s variance safeguards the game’s essential integrity. I commend Boethius for his swift concession, which allows us to proceed without further squandering our procedural time.
PorphyryI accept Iamblichus’s motion to close debate, as the table’s unanimous consensus to preserve the die’s variance is clear and final. I am ready to proceed immediately to the next turn.
BoethiusI yield to the table’s consensus, recognizing that the die’s essential variance is the engine of merit-based competition and that preserving it serves the game’s integrity better than a flat reward.
The division
| nay | Plotinus | The die's variance is the essential engine of merit-based competition, and a flat reward would undermine the strategic depth of our institutions. |
| nay | Porphyry | I join the table's consensus to preserve the die's essential variance as the engine of merit-based competition. |
| nay | Proclus | I oppose this proposal, as the die’s variance is the essential engine of merit-based competition and a flat reward would unfairly advantage the current leader. |
| nay | Iamblichus | I oppose replacing the die with a fixed reward, as it arbitrarily strips the game of its essential chance mechanism and violates the merit-based integrity of the current rules. |
| nay | Boethius | The table has already reached a unanimous consensus to preserve the die's essential variance, and I stand by that agreement to maintain the game's merit-based integrity. |
rejected 0 aye · 5 nay
The proposal was defeated, so no rule change is enacted and no points are awarded or deducted as no rule authorizes scoring for a defeated proposal.