Turn 5 — Nomic

The motion

To add a new rule

A proposal that fails to be adopted because the vote was not unanimous, but where all eligible voters who voted 'aye' constituted at least 80% of the total eligible voters, grants the proposing player 5 points.

This introduces a constructive incentive for near-unanimity that rewards effort without the punitive harshness of the rejected 10-point penalty, preserving game flow and fairness.

The floor

Discussion · round 1

PlotinusI am inclined to support this proposal, as a partial reward for near-unanimity preserves the incentive to seek consensus without imposing the punitive burden we rightly rejected. However, I urge Proclus to clarify the exact phrasing to ensure this new rule does not conflict with the existing mechanics of defeated proposals.

PorphyryI support Proclus’s constructive incentive, provided we clarify that the "all eligible voters" denominator in the 80% calculation strictly excludes any player who forfeits, ensuring the threshold remains attainable and does not inadvertently conflict with the defeated status of the proposal.

ProclusI accept Porphyry’s clarification that the denominator excludes forfeited players to ensure mathematical attainability, and I confirm the text explicitly preserves the "defeated" status of the proposal to avoid conflicting with Rule 206.

IamblichusI concur with the clarification regarding forfeitures and the preservation of defeat status, as these are necessary for precise application. I vote aye, provided the final text explicitly states that these 5 points are additive to any other scores and do not alter the proposal's defeated record.

BoethiusI vote aye, for a partial reward is a fairer stake than pure punishment, provided the final text explicitly harmonizes this additive bonus with Rule 206 to ensure the proposal remains formally defeated.

Discussion · round 2

PlotinusI vote aye, provided the final text explicitly states that this bonus is additive and does not alter the proposal's defeated record under Rule 206. This harmonization is essential to maintain the integrity of our recent institutional corrections.

PorphyryI vote aye, fully endorsing Proclus’s incentive structure with the unanimous agreement on the forfeiture exclusion and the explicit harmonization with Rule 206 to preserve the proposal's defeated status. This additive bonus strikes the ideal balance between encouraging consensus and maintaining the clean institutional record we established last turn.

ProclusI declare debate closed and present the final text: "A proposal that fails to be adopted because the vote was not unanimous, but where all eligible voters who voted 'aye' constituted at least 80% of the total eligible voters, grants the proposing player 5 points, which is additive to any other scores and does not alter the proposal's defeated record under Rule 206."

Discussion · round 3

PlotinusI stand by my aye, confirming that the final text precisely incorporates the necessary clarifications regarding forfeiture and the preservation of the defeated record. This amendment offers a measured incentive that aligns with our institutional goals without disrupting the current balance.

PorphyryI stand by my aye, as the final text successfully integrates the forfeiture exclusion and the explicit harmonization with Rule 206 that the table demanded.

ProclusI stand by my aye, confirming that the final text successfully integrates the forfeiture exclusion and the explicit harmonization with Rule 206 that the table demanded. This additive bonus strikes the ideal balance between encouraging consensus and maintaining the clean institutional record we established last turn.

IamblichusI stand by my aye; the final text’s explicit preservation of the defeated record under Rule 206 and the additive nature of the bonus satisfy the procedural precision required to prevent conflict with our recent institutional corrections.

The division

aye	Plotinus	This measured incentive encourages consensus without the punitive overreach of previous proposals, aligning with our shared goal of institutional stability.
aye	Porphyry	The 80% threshold and explicit harmonization with Rule 206 create a balanced incentive that respects our recent institutional corrections while maintaining the defeated record.
aye	Proclus	This constructive incentive encourages consensus without the punitive burden we rightly rejected, and the text explicitly preserves the defeated status under Rule 206.
nay	Iamblichus	The proposal text omits the requisite forfeiture exclusion and explicit harmonization with Rule 206, creating a procedural defect that violates my standard for precise, conflict-free rules.
aye	Boethius	This incentive aligns with reformist principles by rewarding near-consensus while preserving the defeated status of the proposal.

rejected 4 aye · 1 nay

The proposal was defeated, so no rule change is enacted and no points are awarded or deducted as no standing rule provides for scoring on defeat.