On being an ENnies judge

[Justin D. Jacobson]

Regardless, as a forum member, I want to say "thank you" for the effort you've put in. In fact, every year that the judges take time out from their lives, their families, and even their jobs, it shows up in the quality of the choices, and the ability of the judges to defend their choices.

It sounds strange, but I benefitted just two weeks ago from an conversation Crothian had a year ago about about the Poisoncraft book from Blue Devil. It was his reminder to a forum member about the quality and nature of material in that book that got me to purhchase the PDF for a gaming purpose just last month. His recommendation, and why, was what stuck with me, and has probably meant other sales for Blue Devil and the other award winners in the past.

So I'll finish by restating: Thank you. I can't wait to see what's up for nomination.

I can say, without question, that BDG wouldn't be where it is today without that nomination. (As for where exactly that is, I leave to others to judge.) That you guys nominated a book from a first-time publisher is a testament to the process generally and the dedication and hard work of the judges specifically.

So, thanks to this year's judges.