ENNies 2003 Jugdge Application Discussion/Questions

[WanderingMonster]

I think I spent close to 200 hours the first year reading, comparing artwork, going back and rereading after finding that my good piles contained more than just five potential nominees. Then there's checking, and rechecking the fan sites, publisher websites (part of the best publisher requisites), discussing through the message boards with the other committee members and going back to take a closer look at some things because of their input. And that was the first year when there were fewer entrants than last, and, dare I say, far fewer still than there are likely to be this year. It's a substantial commitment, to say the least. Good luck!

I just withdrew my name from consideration. 200+ hours...dang. I work that and then some for my full time job every month! No, I couldn't give this task the consideration it deserves.

Here's a thought...category judging? Maybe as the Ennies grow, it might be useful to have judges only actually judge a few categories. This would allow the individual categories to get more careful consideration (and I'm not implying that they haven't in the past). It would also allow for more participation. The Ennies are unique because the fans recognize quality in the d20 game industry. More fans=more representative.

These suggestions are all well meaning. I respect the Ennies and believe the judges perform a heckuva job each year. I'm just feeling left out because, well...200+ hours. Egads! Between work, family, and--of course--gaming, that's nigh impossible!

I realize this is my unsolicited opinion, but hey, I can opine, can't I? And good luck to those who are selected!

 

[Mark]

Here's a thought...category judging? Maybe as the Ennies grow, it might be useful to have judges only actually judge a few categories. This would allow the individual categories to get more careful consideration (and I'm not implying that they haven't in the past). It would also allow for more participation. The Ennies are unique because the fans recognize quality in the d20 game industry. More fans=more representative.

I think you have some very solid ideas well worth considering.

 

[ColonelHardisson]

I'm just feeling left out because, well...200+ hours. Egads! Between work, family, and--of course--gaming, that's nigh impossible!

Hey now, don't forget the eyestrain!

 

[EarthsShadow]

200+ hrs

all I can say is wow, that's a lot of hours. Then all I can say is cool, bring it on. I'm not married, no kids, no job, just a college student that games a lot and has kept up on the entire d20 phenomena from the very beginning.

Sure, bring it on I say. Bring it on to anybody that wants it and enjoys gaming.

 

[WanderingMonster]

Re: 200+ hrs

all I can say is wow, that's a lot of hours. Then all I can say is cool, bring it on. I'm not married, no kids, no job, just a college student that games a lot and has kept up on the entire d20 phenomena from the very beginning.

Sure, bring it on I say. Bring it on to anybody that wants it and enjoys gaming.

Once upon a time, there would be no questioning the desire to do it. I love to game as much as I did in college (maybe more since I have to cherish each instance). I'm glad there are people like you to keep this hobby vibrant and fresh. But have you looked at some of the demographics polls on this board? There are a lot of people like me too: 30s, married w/kids, working full time. I don't want to exclude myself from the process, but that's the choice.*

Having said that, it's going to be a tough choice. There's a lot of EN World luminaries to pick from, and I'm sure most of them would do a great job!

*and that's the point really. It is a choice, but maybe the choice doesn't have to be so hard?

 

[CRGreathouse]

Hoenstly, I didn't spend 200 hours reading the material last year; I think I spent closer to 120. Then again, I'm a petty fast reader...

 

[Eosin the Red]

stand up for your opinions without being a jerk.

Dang, looks like I have to withdraw

 

[tleilaxu]

can we get a list of the judges from the last two years indicating which of them are standing again?

 

[Mark]

Is it possible to not be a jerk after 100 hours of reading in the last week?

Hoenstly, I didn't spend 200 hours reading the material last year; I think I spent closer to 120. Then again, I'm a petty fast reader...

Tch tch, Mr. G-House. Procrastinating til the last week? A word of caution to any applicants who happen to be chosen; do not leave over 80% of your reading until the last week or you will not feel as if you have given the submissions a fair shake.

 

[CRGreathouse]

Tch tch, Mr. G-House. Procrastinating til the last week? A word of caution to any applicants who happen to be chosen; do not leave over 80% of your reading until the last week or you will not feel as if you have given the submissions a fair shake.

Hey, it wasn't my fault. Most of the material came in the last two weeks!