Editing Metaruleset (section)

== Section 1: Cycles ==

The game of Infinite Nomic is subdivided into cycles. Each cycle has its own ruleset. The Metaruleset is active and must be followed at all times, while the ruleset associated with each cycle must only be followed during that cycle. The ruleset of a cycle governs only the state that exists solely because of that cycle and entities that consent to participate in the cycle. in particular, a cycle ruleset governs players in that cycle, and it does not govern state directly under the Metaruleset (including metaproposals).

A new cycle begins when players generally agree on a valid initial ruleset for the cycle. The process for selecting an initial ruleset is
not outlined here, but should be done in an orderly and democratic fashion, giving due consideration to all proposed rulesets.

A cycle ends when and only when the ruleset for that cycle specifies that that cycle ends or when the players generally agree that it should be ended.

Periods in which there are no cycles occuring are called interim periods while periods while there are cycles occuring are called playtime periods.