2009 ENnies Judge Selection

[HellHound]

Awesome to see you back in, Psion.

I would *love* to work with you, after years of hanging out together on various forums.

 

[Michael Morris]

I'd love to judge - but as the author of the election software it's a conflict of interest...

 

[Rodrigo Istalindir]

Pages updated with all of the candidates. If anyone needs anything corrected or updated, let me know.

http://www.ennieawards.com/voting.html

 

[Crothian]

Thanks for doing this Rodrigo!!

 

[Piratecat]

I have some other time conflicts this year, so I'm taking a year off from running. It'll be great seeing this from the other side!

 

[JoeGKushner]

Better?

There you go.

Did you have to check the old schedule? I know that it's a very time consuming process and had to make sure the company I was at was in 'slow' mode. When we work overtime, it's a true PIA to get any quality reading done.

 

[Psion]

Did you have to check the old schedule?

I had to check how much I wanted to. I don't work overtime, what gets impacted is my free and family time.

 

[Xath]

So, 10 nominees are up. Any additional questions?

 

[Thunderfoot]

Here's one ~
Since the ENnies are no longer just focusing on roleplaying (as long as publishers submit product), what are your thoughts on non-roleplaying games - board games, strategy, wargaming, etc. and what experience do you have in these areas? (just to cover the bases.)

 

[zacharythefirst]

Here's one ~
Since the ENnies are no longer just focusing on roleplaying (as long as publishers submit product), what are your thoughts on non-roleplaying games - board games, strategy, wargaming, etc. and what experience do you have in these areas? (just to cover the bases.)

Sure thing!

I've played a ton of board games and war games. From Diplomacy to 40k to Battlelore to Little Wars. I will say that primarily my focus is tabletop RPGs, but one of my favorite categories is Regalia (even if the name is confusing to folks). I really enjoy the gaming fiction, related games, books on gaming history and the like we've seen, and hope the category continues to grow.

If the ENnies were to scale largely towards wargaming and board games, despite my love in that area, I'd be among the first to tell you I wouldn't be as overall qualified. I am, first and foremost, a tabletop gamer. But I feel my same basic judging criteria would be valid--judging the product, not the company, looking for substance, and for products that inspire and enhance the gaming experience. And especially going the extra measure to give every product an exhaustive look. And of course, continuing my pledge to communicate openly and honestly with folks about the judging experience and awards themselves.