[ENnies] Is the ENnies a "d20-only" Award?

[reveal]

One of the complaints that I have heard from some publishers in the last few years is that they still thought of the ENnies as more of a "d20-only Award." Thinking about it, I delved into the numbers and came up with some interesting statistics concerning the last few years' nominees and winners. I'm posting them here so that if you have the same reaction as these publishers or hear from anyone who thinks the same way, you'll have some information at your disposal.

In 2009, there were 100 products nominated. Out of those, only 17 could be considered "d20" products. That's 17%.

In 2009, out of the 38 winning products, only 14 could be considered "d20" products. That's 37%.

In 2010, we added one new category and there were 105 products nominated. Out of those, only 22 could be considered "d20" products. That's 21%.

In 2010, out of the 40 winning products, only 16 could be considered "d20" products. That's 40%.

In 2011, we added one new category and there were 110 products nominated. Out of those, only 24 could be considered "d20" products. That's 22%.

In 2011, out of the 42 winning products, there were only 14 that could be considered "d20" products. That's 33%.

As you can see, there are many products represented by the ENnies, not just "d20" products. Hopefully, this will prove useful to you and assuage any fears you may have about the ENnies not trying to represent the entire RPG community.

 

[Morrus]

How are you defining "d20"? Anything that's OGL or D&D?

I think Pathfinder and D&D are going to always do well, being two main top-tier companies. And Green Ronin tends to do well, and historically was heavily into the d20 scene (not so much any more). So is it more "We don't want to compete against Paizo and WotC"?

 

[reveal]

How are you defining "d20"? Anything that's OGL or D&D?

That's pretty much it. Essentially, anything where you roll a single d20 to resolve a situation (combat, skill checks, etc.).

 

[Treebore]

Yeah, the Ennies have turned me on to plenty of non D20 products, such as Aces and Eights and Starblazers (FATE), and a number of accessory products. I think the Ennies also brought Cthulhu Tech and Eclipse Phase to my attention as well.

So due to the Ennies I now own every book for Aces and Eights, as well as a card deck, and a number of issues of KotDT that has Aces and Eights content in it, and Starblazers made me start paying attention to Cubicle 7 and buying MANY of their products, and if I am right about the Ennies drawing my attention to Cthulhu Tech and Eclipse Phase, I now own every print and PDF product for those too.

For me, the NOMINATIONS are a indicator for me that a product is worth checking out if I haven't already. Its worked.

 

[Style]

That's pretty much it. Essentially, anything where you roll a single d20 to resolve a situation (combat, skill checks, etc.).

Torg! Yes!!! If it does not win at least five awards this year, I declare the Ennies biased and rotten to the core.

 

[Olgar Shiverstone]

As you can see, there are many products represented by the ENnies, not just "d20" products. Hopefully, this will prove useful to you and assuage any fears you may have about the ENnies not trying to represent the entire RPG community.

There you go again, confusing us with facts. This is the Internet! Such things are not allowed!

Everyone knows the Ennies are some sort of d20-only club, and we like it that way!