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      CommentAuthortonylaw74
    • CommentTimeAug 2nd 2009 edited
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    The nominees for the 2010 ENnies judges are now online for you to look over! Please visit and study each nominee carefully as only five of them will judge next year's entries. I will update this thread later today once voting goes live.

    http://www.ennie-awards.com/nominations/2010judges.asp

    Edit: Voting is now live!

    http://www.ennie-awards.com/voting/jvoting.asp
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      CommentAuthortonylaw74
    • CommentTimeAug 2nd 2009
     # 2
    Voting is live! I've updated the original post.
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    Voting is live till the 9th...
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    For my part, my name is Jeramy Ware, and I'm running for a judge again this year. I've served this year and once before in 2007.
    If anyone is interested in seeing the way I judge and the kinds of products I vote for you can check out my blog at http://enniejudge.blogspot.com It does a better job of describing my judging style and the sorts of things I look for in a product far better than I could here.

    Most importantly I believe that the judging process should:
    Be open and honest.
    Serve the needs of the community and the publishers and fans that support it.
    Judge each product on its own merits, rather than against one another.
    Take into consideration the thoughts and preferences of others.
    Be receptive to questions and critisism.
    Be responsive to those who take their time to offer input.
    I hope that in my terms I have met those goals, and I promise to continue to strive toward those ends should I be elected again.

    If you find yourselves so inclined I'd appreciate it if you could take a few moments and vote on the perspective judges at http://www.ennie-awards.com/voting/jvoting.asp A lower number is a better vote, and voting for more than one person is a good way to ensure that your vote still counts, even if your first choice doesn't make it.

    Thanks for your time, and any support you can offer.
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    Jeremy, I don't know what code you used after the list, but could you turn it off? It seems to be distorting the page.
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    Wierd, I have no idea what happened there, sorry about that.
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    I'd like to do the judge thing this time. I voted for Jeramy first, though. He's just too considerate about the whole thing not to fit at my #1 spot.
    • CommentAuthorSkeld
    • CommentTimeAug 3rd 2009 edited
     # 8
    Good morning! My name is Mark Green and I'm a 2010 ENnies Judge candidate.

    I won't bother to re-post all my answers to the questionnaire here; you can view that online at http://www.ennie-awards.com/nominations/j_green.asp

    I will say that I'm strictly a hobby enthusiast and not an "industry guy." In other words, gaming isn't part of my profession. I don't write reviews for a living and I've never worked for a gaming company. I play strictly for fun and have been gaming for 25 years, the last 10 of which have been with my current group. Most of that time, I've been a GM, but I like to take a break as a player once in a while.

    I've played alot of games along the way (including board games, miniatures, and card games). My mainstay will always be fantasy RPG, with my original "Red Box" Basic D&D set and 3.5 OGL competing for favorite. I also enjoy all things Star wars (WEG d6 and Saga). Mouseguard is a recent favorite as well.

    Even though I have my favorites, I will be open and objective as a Judge. I love both the crunch and the flavor and like to see a nice balance between the two. Originality is always appreciated, whether it is original mechanics, concepts, or even just an interesting twist on a staple concept.

    I hope you take the opportunity to vote in the coming week, and especially that you decide to vote for me as a Judge for the 2010 ENnies. For me, that would offer an awesome opportunity to give something back to the gaming community.

    -Mark
    • CommentAuthorMegan
    • CommentTimeAug 3rd 2009
     # 9
    Hello, I'm Megan. After over 30 years of enjoying role-playing, this is a way to give something back, hence I'm standing for ENnies Judge 2010.

    Why me? Best way to let you good people make an informed decision is to invite you to visit my site - http://www.rpg-resource.org.uk/ - and read some of the reviews thereon. If you like the way I think please consider voting for me.

    Irrespective, thank you for taking the time to participate in the ENnies process!

    And one of the hidden benefits... we got sent a list of forums, and so I've found some nice new places to hang out in!
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    Hello all,
    My name is Sean D. Parker and I am in the running to be your 2010 ENnies Judge. I've been a gamer for 26 years. Gaming has played a big part in my life and I want to give something back to the hobby I enjoy so much.

    You can read all about me here: http://www.ennie-awards.com/nominations/

    The ENnies are very important to the gaming community. It is you the fans that make a difference. Please take the time to participate by voting for next years judges. You can vote here:

    http://www.ennie-awards.com/voting/judgesballot.asp

    Thank you for your consideration.
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    Posted By: C.W.RichesonI'd like to do the judge thing this time. I voted for Jeramy first, though. He's just too considerate about the whole thing not to fit at my #1 spot.


    Oh sure, make me feel bad, I told everyone to put you in at number 2 :)

    Seriously though, I can't endorse Christopher enough. In a perfect world we'll be judging together next year :)
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      CommentAuthorAdam Dray
    • CommentTimeAug 4th 2009 edited
     # 12
    Posted By: Master of the Gameyou can check out my blog at http://enniesjudge.blogspot.com


    Jeramy, that link is dead. Do you have an updated link?

    Edited: Never mind. I found it: http://ENniejudge.blogspot.com.
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      CommentAuthorAdam Dray
    • CommentTimeAug 4th 2009
     # 13
    Since you're all posting on Story Games, can you briefly talk about your experiences with story gaming?
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    Hello!

    My "real" name is Scott St. John, and I would appreciate it if you would vote for me for ENnie judge. I have been an avid RPGer/Wargamer for approximately 30 years, and I am a veteran of many different game systems, from 1E D&D to PFRPG, Champions to Mutants and Masterminds, Traveller (both incarnations), Star Wars (d6 and SAGA), Chill, Call of Cthulhu, and many more.

    I have been obsessed with gaming for as long as I can remember, and look at the possibility of becoming an ENnie judge as my opportunity to give back to the gaming community by promoting those gaming products that are the most original and highest quality get the recognition they deserve.

    You can vote and read more about me at the following URL:

    http://www.ennie-awards.com/voting/jvoting.asp

    Thank you for your time, and I hope you vote for Scott St. John for ENnie Judge!
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      CommentAuthorGraham
    • CommentTimeAug 4th 2009 edited
     # 15
    If any of the Ennies judges are not American, please let me know and I'll vote for you. I'd like a spread of cultural backgrounds.

    Failing that, I'll vote for any judge who hasn't posted here, just to discourage the temptation to post because all the other judges have posted.

    Graham
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      CommentAuthorAdam Dray
    • CommentTimeAug 4th 2009
     # 16
    I feel like some people are posting "form letter" stuff here and ignoring the fact that their audience are in large part story gamers. Johnny and Mark, particularly: you're touting deep experience in traditional games. What do you bring to the table for story gamers? I know Christopher reviews all kinds of games (including our hippy games sometimes) and Jeramy has played some Mouse Guard (which is more hippy than a lot of people realize).

    I appreciate Jeramy's open approach and there's a really fantastic post on his blog about why he likes being a judge. Everyone who votes in this judge-picking thing should read it. Christopher (do you prefer C.J.?) didn't post a form letter, and that wins him points. And he's awesome.

    I like the ENnies. I attended last year and thought they were pretty cool. So I actually give a fuck who the judges are.
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    Posted By: Adam DraySince you're all posting on Story Games, can you briefly talk about your experiences with story gaming?


    Sure. I play a huge variety of RPGs, covering everything from D&D 4E to PTA. PTA remains one of my favorite go-to RPGs because of the large number of things it does so well, though I can only play it with certain folk who bring enough excitement to the table to make it work.

    I've taught a lot of friends a lot of different games, and one of the ones that stands out for me is The Committee for the Exploration of Mysteries. This is a real gem that doesn't get as much attention as it should, and we had a great time with the meaningful phrases and drink mechanics. I recently discovered that one of the people I play with plays a fantastic leader-type of character (it can be tough to do just right) when we did Mouse Guard, and I've been playing the crap out of Starblazer Adventures (Shadowrun, Star Wars, and Mechwarrior variations so far).
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    Posted By: GrahamFailing that, I'll vote for any judge who hasn't posted here, just to discourage the temptation to post because all the other judges have posted.


    The judge nominees received an email with links to the threads on a variety of boards, so you may want to consider that holding it against judge candidates for posting in the judge candidate thread might not be the coolest thing. Are you really going to not vote for Jeramy Ware, who has endeavored to bring attention to a lot of smaller press stuff? Megan reviews tons of games, the other folk have a lot of gaming experience, why not take the time to just glance at their bios and pick some folk you like?
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      CommentAuthorAdam Dray
    • CommentTimeAug 4th 2009 edited
     # 19
    Graham is our resident cynic and curmudgeon. Don't mind him.

    Oh, and thanks for answer my story games question. I think it's relevant to people here. Rather, it's a way to make the ENnies relevant to more people here.
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    I'd really like to hear Megan's thoughts on this. I'm not anti trad-games. I love trad games, but... going from Megan's reviews, I don't really see anything I'd call "Story Game presence" there.
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    Posted By: Adam Dray
    Posted By: Master of the Gameyou can check out my blog athttp://enniesjudge.blogspot.com


    Jeramy, that link is dead. Do you have an updated link?

    Edited: Never mind. I found it:http://ENniejudge.blogspot.com.


    Sorry about that. Somehow I managed to misspell my own blog address.

    As for my experiences with story games, I think that depends a little on your definition. Our group plays a huge amount of FATE, specifically Spirit of the Century, and I'm prepping for a Starblazer Adventures campaign now. As was mentioned I have run Mouse Guard, but I've also run Burning Empires, and Burning Wheel for the better part of a year. As part of the judging process this year I ran Dread for the first time to playtest a pretty amazing adventure that was entered for the system. Don't Rest Your Head,and Cold City are two of my absolutely favorite games, and I have played, but not run, both Dogs in the Vineyard and PTA.

    All of this has stemmed from my experience with the awards. My first real exposure was when several were entered in 2007 (for anyone interested I wrote an overly-long blog about it here ), and I hope that I've done a good job in showcasing some of the best of what was entered with my nominations in 2007 and those I have this year.
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    This is like the Ames Straw Poll. Where do each of you stand on ethanol subsidies for free-form narrative GMs who are also corn-powered? You have 60 seconds to respond.
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    Posted By: BWAThis is like the Ames Straw Poll. Where do each of you stand on ethanol subsidies for free-form narrative GMs who are also corn-powered? You have 60 seconds to respond.

    Speaking as a Texan, who is primarily beef powered, I'm coming out against. It just drives up the cost of food stores for our primary food source, the cow. Let those corn eaters fend for themselves I say. Not in my back yard. er, gaming group. whatever.
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    Sold!
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      CommentAuthorAdam Dray
    • CommentTimeAug 4th 2009
     # 25
    Haha! Beef-powered. Awesome.

    Thanks, Jeramy. I mean, it's not exactly a straw poll. A lot of us gamers here play a ton of story games (by any loose definition) as well as "traditional" games. I wouldn't want an ENnie judge who only played D&D and WEG Star Wars because I wouldn't be sure that a game like Sign in Stranger would get a fair shake. That you've playtested games you were unfamiliar with is pure sweetness.
    • CommentAuthorSkeld
    • CommentTimeAug 4th 2009 edited
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    I feel like some people are posting "form letter" stuff here and ignoring the fact that their audience are in large part story gamers.


    As Mr. Richeson touches on, we received a list of links to announcement threads on various boards. My introductory post is really just vehicle to get some basic information out, point back to my candidate profile, and *hopefully* generate some discussion, or at least generate questions I could come back to answer. It looks like that was successful here.

    ...particularly: you're touting deep experience in traditional games. What do you bring to the table for story gamers? I know Christopher reviews all kinds of games (including our hippy games sometimes) and Jeramy has played some Mouse Guard (which is more hippy than a lot of people realize).


    Excellent question!

    I'm a narrativist GM. My experience with traditional games stems largely from the fact that those types of games are what my players prefer. The fact that I try to make the games I run as story-driven as possible is my way of injecting some of my own preferences into the game my players want to play. Story-driven games with rich backstory and an organic feel to the NPCs are what I shoot for. I want my game world to feel functional and not forced (orcs aren't in the dungeon because I want the party to encounter orcs in the dungeon, they are there for their own reasons and motivations).

    If you'll read my profile, you might notice that I also mention Mouse Guard as something I've played in the last year and have enjoyed a great deal. Mouse Guard is a great game and an excellent example of how the kind of story game that I like.

    But in the end, the real answer to your question is that I want to give everything that comes my way and fair, honest shake. I *want* to find the best gaming material out there and I want to see the best games win awards because that's good for the hobby. If my answer doesn't move you to vote for me, that's cool. Not every candidate can be every voter's favorite judge. All I can ask is that you also give me a fair shake

    Hope that helps.

    -Mark
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      CommentAuthorGraham
    • CommentTimeAug 5th 2009 edited
     # 27
    Posted By: SkeldAs Mr. Richeson touches on, we received a list of links to announcement threads on various boards. My introductory post is really just vehicle to get some basic information out, point back to my candidate profile


    OK. Introductory posts, like this, make me less likely to vote for a judge. We've already got the link to the judges' profiles. Seeing the same information on every site makes me feel like I'm being spammed.

    I'm interested to hear about the judges' experience with indie RPGs, though, and we've touched on that here.

    Graham
    • CommentAuthorSkeld
    • CommentTimeAug 5th 2009
     # 28
    Posted By: Graham OK. Introductory posts, like this, make me less likely to vote for a judge.


    That's ok. I don't expect that what I say or do is going to appeal to everyone. Different strokes for different folks.

    Personally, when I've voted for judges in the past, I have preferred that they come to the forums I use regularly and open themselves up for comments and questions. That shows me they have a willingness to engage.

    If someone making an effort to come here and listen to you what you have to say makes you less likely to vote for them, that's certainly your prerogative. It seems a bit contrary to me, but you and I seem to have different viewpoints. And there's nothing wrong with that.

    -Mark
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      CommentAuthorAdam Dray
    • CommentTimeAug 5th 2009
     # 29
    Posted By: SkeldIf someone making an effort to come here and listen to you what you have to say makes you less likely to vote for them, that's certainly your prerogative.


    To use and abuse an analogy, there's a difference between a politician sending out a form letter to everyone in his district and a politician knocking on your door and having a conversation with you. Graham and I feared that you and others were doing the former. Those of you who are still here talking to us are actually shaking hands and talking, which is good. Thank you.
    • CommentAuthorSkeld
    • CommentTimeAug 5th 2009
     # 30
    Posted By: Adam Dray Graham and I feared that you and others were doing the former. Those of you who are still here talking to us are actually shaking hands and talking, which is good. Thank you.


    You're welcome. Thanks for asking questions and challenging our answers.

    -Mark
    • CommentAuthorMegan
    • CommentTimeAug 8th 2009
     # 31
    It's me again - sorry, this board was down yesterday when I visited.

    I'm not quite sure of your precise meaning with 'story games' - for me, ALL role-playing is about telling a collective story, inhabiting a shared alternate reality... and having a good time while doing so. The game mechanics are just there for task resolution, they're not the GAME itself.

    When I look at a game system, be it something in my own vast collection, off of my 'review pile' or - if I get elected - an ENnies submission, the main thing I am looking for is, how will this product support and enhance your gaming experience, contribute to the alternate reality you and your friends are building round the table (or online). One of the best things that has come from reviewing is that I am often sent something I literally wouldn't have looked at in a store, and yet once I start reading it I find out what a mistake passing it by would have been!

    That doesn't mean I'm uncritical, there are things in the teetering piles of books or on my RPG hard drive that probably won't ever come out again, yet I'll still try to assess them fairly when reviewing... after all, I might not care to play a game about talking trees, but someone else out there might be longing for one, so I'll try and give as good an impression as I can of how well that product could work in the hands of someone who wants to play that game. (Come to think of it, talking trees might be quite amusing... I remember once rigging a fellow gamer's beer glass with a micro-speaker and having it talk to him until he wondered just how much he had had! But I digress...)

    One of the oddest things I was once asked after I'd been running a game was, "Did we do what we were supposed to do?" I was a bit baffled. What was he SUPPOSED to do? As GM I'm setting a scene, with a whole load of people doing their own stuff... it's up to the players, through their characters, to interact with it all. What if they decided that my Big Evil Guy had the right idea and decided to help him rather than hinder him? That's their choice, it'd be my job to run with it and determine what the results, the consequences would be.

    Anyway, voting ends tomorrow, so if you have not yet voted please consider doing so. If you have - and irrespective of whether you vote for me or not - thank you for participating in the ENnies process.
    • CommentAuthorMegan
    • CommentTimeAug 15th 2009
     # 32
    The results are now in... thank you to everyone who participated.

    The 2010 ENnies Judges are:

    1. Justin 'Jay' Peters
    2. Jeramy Ware
    3. Mark W. Green
    4. Christopher W. Richeson
    5. Megan Robertson

    I still cannot quite believe it, congratulations to the others!
    • CommentAuthorTim Gray
    • CommentTimeAug 15th 2009
     # 33
    Posted By: Adam DrayGraham is our resident cynic and curmudgeon. Don't mind him.


    Hahaha!

    It's quite a competitive field, actually.
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      CommentAuthorAdam Dray
    • CommentTimeAug 17th 2009
     # 34
    Congratulations to the winners!

    I was happy to bump into Jeramy Ware at one of the indie booths and introduce myself. I got to apologize for harassing him so much and thank him for answering our questions. =)
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    Wait, Adam, you went to GenCon, I forgot, you bastard :P
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    Posted By: Adam DrayCongratulations to the winners!

    I was happy to bump into Jeramy Ware at one of the indie booths and introduce myself. I got to apologize for harassing him so much and thank him for answering our questions. =)


    I never felt harassed :)

    It was good meeting you. It seemed like every time I turned around there was someone I really wanted to chat with. Definitely the best part of GeCon

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