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<blockquote data-quote="Abulia" data-source="post: 7674383" data-attributes="member: 8162"><p>Hello. My name is Don Mappin and I am the author, developer, and "publisher" of the work in question. I am typing this on an iPad with spotty wifi while celebrating my 20th wedding anniversary in St. Lucia. So I beg your indulgence if parts seem muddled. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>As an RPG industry veteran with 20 years experience I have published through Iron Crown Enterprises, Last Unicorn Games, Decipher, and AEG, among others. I've won roughly 5 ENnies, been nominated for an Origins Award and other sundry accolades for the work I've contributed to. I'm quite proud of the work that I've done in all these products, especially the Mass Effect: Fate RPG. </p><p></p><p>I followed, to the best of my ability, the entry requirements for the ENnies, the Origins Awards, and the Golden Geek (Finalist in 2 categories). The statement that other publishers "who usually spend money getting their product into consideration for the awards" is somewhat meaningless as the ENnies have no entry fee requirement. As an electronic product, I only had to sub,it the PDF. I did, however, send a physical library copy as a courtesy. So I spent as much as any other "legitimate publisher" would. (I spent several hundreds of dollars of my own money to submit for the Origins, as a point of reference.)</p><p></p><p>The work is a labor of love and it has been downloaded extensively since its release last year. I am very public and open that it is an unlicensed product, made available free of charge and that no renumeration is to be made from its distribution. The Fate core OGL is adhered to (to the best of my ability) as well as content from Brennan Taylor of Galileo Games and their Bulldogs! product, with permission. </p><p></p><p>I don't believe that I have violated any aspect of the rules for the ENnies and would hope that my work could be considered. Nor do I believe that I am "stealing" (my words) a slot for Best Product if, in the eyes of the judges, my work was, in fact, superior enough to merit inclusion over other publishers. </p><p></p><p>Conspiracy theories and such aside, I am simply an industry veteran choosing to give back to the hobby I love. I hope you'll consider my work--and its merits--in that vein. </p><p></p><p>For Morrus, et al., I will be back in the U.S. on Thurs if you'd like to arrange a phone call to chat. </p><p></p><p>Respectfully,</p><p>Don Mappin</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Abulia, post: 7674383, member: 8162"] Hello. My name is Don Mappin and I am the author, developer, and "publisher" of the work in question. I am typing this on an iPad with spotty wifi while celebrating my 20th wedding anniversary in St. Lucia. So I beg your indulgence if parts seem muddled. :) As an RPG industry veteran with 20 years experience I have published through Iron Crown Enterprises, Last Unicorn Games, Decipher, and AEG, among others. I've won roughly 5 ENnies, been nominated for an Origins Award and other sundry accolades for the work I've contributed to. I'm quite proud of the work that I've done in all these products, especially the Mass Effect: Fate RPG. I followed, to the best of my ability, the entry requirements for the ENnies, the Origins Awards, and the Golden Geek (Finalist in 2 categories). The statement that other publishers "who usually spend money getting their product into consideration for the awards" is somewhat meaningless as the ENnies have no entry fee requirement. As an electronic product, I only had to sub,it the PDF. I did, however, send a physical library copy as a courtesy. So I spent as much as any other "legitimate publisher" would. (I spent several hundreds of dollars of my own money to submit for the Origins, as a point of reference.) The work is a labor of love and it has been downloaded extensively since its release last year. I am very public and open that it is an unlicensed product, made available free of charge and that no renumeration is to be made from its distribution. The Fate core OGL is adhered to (to the best of my ability) as well as content from Brennan Taylor of Galileo Games and their Bulldogs! product, with permission. I don't believe that I have violated any aspect of the rules for the ENnies and would hope that my work could be considered. Nor do I believe that I am "stealing" (my words) a slot for Best Product if, in the eyes of the judges, my work was, in fact, superior enough to merit inclusion over other publishers. Conspiracy theories and such aside, I am simply an industry veteran choosing to give back to the hobby I love. I hope you'll consider my work--and its merits--in that vein. For Morrus, et al., I will be back in the U.S. on Thurs if you'd like to arrange a phone call to chat. Respectfully, Don Mappin [/QUOTE]
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