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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dirt" data-source="post: 989214" data-attributes="member: 6209">quote:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Originally posted by Talaysen Sorry. I think the Origins Awards need a change, but I'm not going to support a proposal that includes, albeit buried under a bunch a double-speak, yet another swipe at KenzerCo for having the audacity to win for HackMaster. I'm just sick and tired of all the industry whining over this issue. Yeah - the fans voted for a parody. They voted for a FUNNY GAME, one based by their admission on D&D but filled with elements all its own. If this bothers you, you can always use the strategy favored by authors afraid of J.K. Rowling's success and push for a separate set of awards. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------In terms of gripes about Hackmaster winning one year, I have heard some of the complaints, but I feel that it is unwarranted.  Yes, Kenzer did indeed build upon the AD&D system, but they pushed it much further than that.  I also don't feel that it is SOLELY a parody.  The game mechanics are great.  So, I think their Origins win was appropriate.I have played D&D for 20 years, I found it to be nostalgic and a welcome return...and at the same time exciting to uncover the changes that make the Hackmaster game unique, and inspired such a devoted following.For those of you who haven't given it a look simply because it seems like a parody, give it another look.</blockquote>

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