The contests are OVER! Thanks very much to everyone for playing!

[Trainz]

For me, it's the Complete Warrior and Unearthed Arcana.

I know, I know... not really supportive of the other publishing companies, but these two books just brought a lot to my campaigns lately.

 

[Poster Bard]

I don't think the deadline has passed yet for a book that can be nominated. Isn't that not for a couple of months? If so, I'll guess that the new Expeditious Retreat book will be in the running. They did a good job with the last one and I'll bet they do it again!

 

[BigFreekinGoblinoid]

I don't think the deadline has passed yet for a book that can be nominated. Isn't that not for a couple of months? If so, I'll guess that the new Expeditious Retreat book will be in the running. They did a good job with the last one and I'll bet they do it again!

Correct on the having some time yet thing - but - and knowing EXP, I'm sure it will be a great book, but it's probably a bit premature for ENnie nomination at this time

 

[Umbran]

"What d20/OGL book(s) do you think deserve to be recognized with an ENnie award nomination for 2004, and why? "

Honestly, I couldn't say. I haven't had the budget to buy enough products to know which ones were the really good ones. Part of my motivation for entering the competition to be an Ennies judge was the off chance that I might get a far larger perspective on gaming products.

 

[jaldaen]

This is probably cheating, but I'd like to see the Iron Kingdom's Character Guide and World Guides wins some Ennies... sure they are not out yet, but the previews have been awesome and I'm sort of biased ;-)

And to boot I'll second the nomination for EXP Ecology book... just because I can and b/c I know Joe and Suzi and they deserve every Ennie they get... ;-)

 

[Conaill]

Haven't actually held the books in my hands yet, but from what I've seen of them so far... I'd guess UA and/or MS:EC

 

[BigFreekinGoblinoid]

This is probably cheating, but I'd like to see the Iron Kingdom's Character Guide and World Guides wins some Ennies... sure they are not out yet, but the previews have been awesome and I'm sort of biased ;-)

I must confess, I am a big Privateer fan - just 2 things though:

1) A book needs to be actaully be finished to be eligible ! IKCG may not make it - though I hope it does - I want that book NOW!

2) Privateer barely beat the ENnie consideration deadline last year!

This sounds a little cryptic, so I'll explain: The manufacturers themselves ( at least this is how it was last year ) need to enter their own books by each of the categories they wish to be considered for, then mail the books for routing to the judges. I noticed that Privateer Press was not on the list just days before the deadline for entry last year, and discussed this with Matt (Wilson) over email, encouraging him to enter, and getting him directions on how to do it. Funny - I think I remember him writing something like "I'm not really all that into awards, but...".

You can bet I followed up to him with an email after they ( well - you! ) had been given all the hardware!

 

[bloodymage]

I haven't a clue! But I'll answer the question by saying, "the best ones, of course!".

 

[talinthas]

The Age of Mortals campaign setting from Sovereign press. It does a great job fleshing out dragonlance and giving lots of cool cities and weather patterns and stuffs. And the art inside is amazing =)

That, or the Draconomicon, easily the best looking book of the year.

 

[BSF]

Wow, what deserves an ENNIE? That's a tough one because there will be more products that come out, and it will depend on which publishers submit products for consideration.

I did like the Dragonomicon. Complete Warrior was good too. I am sure the next Magical Society book will be great! I'm not sure I have enough elegible products to work with right now. Many of my purchases these past several months have been 'catch up' from previous years.

So, right at this moment, I would have to say Dragonomicon because I have it and am not speculating on what I like about it. Hey, it's got dragons and it is a great resource for a DM. Nice artwork, pregen dragons, rules for making dragons, dragon treasure, even some dragon PrC's. Good, fun stuff. I need to use more dragons in my games.