Proposal: Back to Basics

The recent proposal concerning Quadge generated interest, but was considered too complex. This solution requires more amendments, but is (I think) much simpler, and it has a lot of benefits for both the Scamming-types and the Spirit-types.

Renumber Rules 1-10 to 101-110, respectively.

Renumber Rules 11-19 to 201-209, respectively.

If there are any rules numbered higher than 19 the moment before this proposal is enacted, renumber them numerically starting with 210.

Change the first paragraph of Rule 101 - Ruleset and Gamestate from

This is the Ruleset for BlogNomic; all Hordes must obey it. Rules 1-10 are the "core Ruleset", covering basic Horde and proposal mechanics; Rules 11 onwards are those specific to the current round.

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This is the Ruleset for BlogNomic; all Hordes must obey it. Any Rules in the range 101-199 are the "Core Ruleset", covering basic Horde and proposal mechanics; Rules 201 onwards are the "Dynastic Ruleset," specific to the current round.

Change the first paragraph of Rule 104 - Proposals from

Any Horde may propose a change to the Ruleset or gamestate by posting an entry with the subject "Proposal : [Title]" (where [Title] is a title of their choosing), and describes the changes they wish to be made.

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Any Horde may propose a change to the Ruleset or gamestate by posting an entry with the subject "Proposal : [Title]" (where [Title] is a title of their choosing).

Proposals must contain text describing at most ONE of the following:

• Amendment of a SINGLE rule.


• Repeal of a SINGLE rule.


• Addition of a SINGLE rule.

Proposals may also contain explanatory text and Gamestate changes.

Any ostensible Proposal that affects more than one rule, or affects a rule in a way not permitted by the Ruleset, or has text not allowed earlier in this Rule, is NOT a Proposal and may not be Enacted.

Change the first three paragraphs of Rule 106 - Enactment from

Quorum is equal to half the number of Hordes, rounded down, plus one.

If the oldest pending Proposal's FOR votes exceed or equal Quorum, or if it is more than 48 hours old and more than half of its votes are FOR, then any Admin Staff may mark that Proposal as Enacted, then update the Ruleset and/or Gamestate to include the specified effects of that Proposal.

If the oldest pending Proposal has enough AGAINST votes that it could not be Enacted without one of those votes being changed, or if all Hordes have voted on it and it still cannot be Enacted, or if the Horde who proposed it has voted AGAINST it, or if it is more than 48 hours old and most of its votes are AGAINST, then any Admin Staff may mark that Proposal as Failed. When the proposer votes against his or her own proposal, that vote may not be changed.

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Quorum is equal to half the number of Hordes, rounded down, plus one.

Superquorum is equal to 3/4 the number of Hordes, rounded down, plus one.

Proposals that amend, repeal, or add to any part of the Core Ruleset require Superquorum FOR votes. All other proposals require Quorum FOR votes.

If the oldest pending Proposal's FOR votes exceed or equal its requirement, then any Admin Staff may mark that Proposal as Enacted, then update the Ruleset and/or Gamestate to include the specified effects of that Proposal.

If a pending Proposal that requires only Quorum FOR votes is more than 48 hours old and more than half of its votes are FOR, it may be Enacted as described above. Pending Proposals requiring Superquorum FOR votes cannot be enacted in this way.

If the oldest pending Proposal has enough AGAINST votes that it could not be Enacted without one of those votes being changed, or if all Hordes have voted on it and it still cannot be Enacted, or if the Horde who proposed it has voted AGAINST it, or if it is more than 48 hours old and at least half of its votes are AGAINST, then any Admin Staff may mark that Proposal as Failed. When the proposer votes against his or her own Proposal, that vote may not be changed.

Finally, in Rule 110 - Victory and Ascension, change the paragraph reading

The Hiatus then continues until the new Overlord posts an Ascension Address to the BlogNomic weblog - this should specify the Overlord's chosen theme for the new round, and may optionally include a proclamation that any number of Rules will be repealed (excluding Rules 1-10), and/or that the words "Horde", "Overlord", "Brains", "Year" and “A.E. (Anno EquitisRegis?)" will be replaced with new theme-appropriate terms. If the new Overlord chooses not to repeal a rule with number over 10, he/she may also replace any keyword in those rules with a new theme-appropriate term. The remaining rules, after the new Overlord's proclamation, shall be renumbered to keep a sequential progression. The new Overlord may also proclaim at the Ascension Address the veto of any Pending Proposals. The failure of said proposals shall incur no Thaler penalty for the proposer.

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The Hiatus then continues until the new Overlord posts an Ascension Address to the BlogNomic weblog - this should specify the Overlord's chosen theme for the new round, and may optionally include a proclamation that repeals any number of rules from the Dynastic Ruleset, and/or that the words "Horde", "Overlord", "Brains", "Year" and “A.E. (Anno EquitisRegis?)" will be replaced with new theme-appropriate terms. If the new Overlord chooses not to repeal a rule in the Dynastic Ruleset, he/she may also replace any keyword in those rules with a new theme-appropriate term. The remaining Dynastic rules, after the new Overlord's proclamation, shall be renumbered from 201 to keep a sequential progression. The new Overlord may also proclaim at the Ascension Address the veto of any Pending Proposals. The failure of said proposals shall incur no Thaler penalty for the proposer.

This prevents upheaval every proposal. It makes people patch loopholes independently of incorporating new mechanics. It makes the sun shine brighter and your Honey Smacks taste sweeter. I think it's a good thing. Don't you?

Could not reach quorum. Failed by Cayvie