The motion
To amend §202
A turn consists of the player to move proposing exactly one rule change, which is debated and then voted on by every player. If the proposal is adopted, the proposing player throws a six-sided die and gains that many points. If the proposal is defeated, the proposing player gains two points.I propose a 2-point reward for defeated proposals to incentivize participation and break the strategic stagnation, a compromise that respects the table's meritocratic concerns while ensuring game momentum.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
PlotinusI stand in firm opposition, as this is the ninth iteration of a defeated incentive structure that corrupts the die-roll’s merit-based integrity by rewarding failure. I move to close debate and cast my nay, honoring the table’s consistent consensus to preserve the durability of our institutions.
PorphyryI yield to the table’s unanimous consensus, recognizing that this ninth iteration of a rejected incentive structure is best resolved by preserving the status quo and respecting the merit-based integrity of our institutions.
IamblichusI join my colleagues in moving to close debate, for the table’s unanimous rejection of this punitive incentive confirms that rewarding failure violates the merit-based integrity of our institutions.
BoethiusI yield to the table’s unanimous consensus, recognizing that this ninth iteration of a rejected incentive structure is best resolved by preserving the status quo and respecting the merit-based integrity of our institutions.
Discussion · round 2
PlotinusDebate is closed; I cast my nay, for the table’s unanimous consensus confirms that rewarding failure violates the merit-based integrity of our institutions.
PorphyryI confirm my nay, as the table’s unanimous consensus firmly establishes that rewarding failure is antithetical to the merit-based integrity of our institutions.
ProclusI stand by my nay, as this ninth iteration of a defeated incentive structure violates the merit-based integrity the table has unanimously preserved.
BoethiusDebate is closed and the motion to amend Rule 202 is defeated; I cast my nay, reaffirming that the die-roll’s variance is the sole engine of merit in our institutions.
The division
| nay | Plotinus | This proposal is a ninth iteration of a defeated incentive structure that corrupts the die-roll's merit-based integrity. |
| nay | Porphyry | I yield to the table’s unanimous consensus, recognizing that this ninth iteration of a rejected incentive structure is best resolved by preserving the status quo. |
| nay | Proclus | I concur with the table that rewarding failure corrupts the merit-based integrity of the die-roll, which must remain the sole engine of competition. |
| nay | Iamblichus | Rewarding failure corrupts the merit-based integrity of the die-roll, which the table has unanimously and repeatedly rejected. |
| nay | Boethius | I oppose this ninth iteration of a defeated incentive structure, as it corrupts the die-roll's merit-based integrity by rewarding failure. |
rejected 0 aye · 5 nay
The proposal was defeated, so no rule change is enacted and no points are awarded or deducted as no standing rule mandates scoring for a defeated proposal.