“This value is also tracked in the GNDT and is, by default, 2.”

I interpreted this line to indicate that this is the starting value for a new lifeform. This line establishes a default value for energy. By definition, a default value would be used if no other value is specified.

The Hunger rule uses similar nomeclature:
“The default value of this for every Lifeform is 10”

These defaults (2 for Energy and 10 for Nourishment) have been used for all the new lifeforms that have joined the game since their creation.

“This value” refers to maximal energy, not standard energy.

Just because we have been playing wrong prior to this point doesn’t mean we should keep on playing wrong. I looked at the rules, and realized we were wrong. It should be changed

“Energy is represented by an integer number between 0 and X where X is lifeform’s maximum energy value. This value..”

Energy (not max energy) is the subject of the previous sentence, so “this” would appear to refer to Energy, not Max Energy.

No, because Energy is already defined. If “This value” refered to Energy, Maximum Energy Value would not be defined. Words like “also” make it clear that this reffers to Max Energy.

I interpreted that sentance to mean the maximum energy is defaulted to 2, but there is a problem in that we never ever see what the starting energy of a lifeform is.

Because while it may not be explicit in the rules now Clucky, you have a proposal pending which would, in theory, completly negate the effect of this CfJ.

Quoting from above:
“As the value is undefined, it seems prudent that we should set it to zero.”

Wouldn’t it in fact be more prudent to set the value to 2, as that follows the precedent we have already set with new lifeforms?

Like I said, just because we were doing it wrong first doesn’t mean we need to keep doing it wrong.

And Amnistar, loopholes can be plugged. I can SK that proposal and we can make the death reset an often event.

This was a silly attempt to thwart Bob’s victory. Luckily, a better attempt is comming Real Soon Now (tm)