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Offline Katarn

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4th Annual Borden DFRPG Awards (2013)
« on: May 30, 2014, 12:00:26 PM »
(Sorry this is a little belated).


Another year has passed- it's time to acknowledge those game/people that have been phenomenal in the DFRPG.



General Guidelines:
*The nominee must have premiered in the calendar year 2013, before 2014- the game must have begun official play before January 1st, 2014.  The PC/NPC/quote must have also been presented before January 1st, 2014.
*If the game/character/individual is nominated and has been around for more than a year, their efforts in 2013 are what should be considered.  (i.e. if a game takes place in 2012 and 2013, consider only what occurred in 2013 before voting).
*An off-site nominee must be able to verified (aka a well-known game off-site, such as Undertown, can be nominated).
*Nominations begin today (May 30th)- June 29th 2014.
*Voting will be June 30th-May 9th, with the winners announced the day after.
*If applicable, please include links to character sheets, game threads, etc.


Categories:
Favorite PC:  The crowd favorite- the most memorable or inspiring Player Character.
Favorite NPC: A classic villain, murderous Fae, iconic hero, or conflicted anti-hero? As long as it wasn't a Player Character.
Best Quote: The quip from battle you still laugh about.  Pop culture references encouraged.
Best Plot: The all-important plot hook~ it doesn't have to be unique, just great.
Best Location or City:  Setting-based award.
Player of the Year: This person (who has played 1 or more games) is the ideal player- he knows the rules, is a clever strategist, and helps make the games he/she is in fun.
Best Sounding BoardBest DFRPG Board Contributor:   
GM of the Year: This Game Master (of 1 or more games) allows for fluid gameplay and a fun, memorable, epic time.
Game of the Year: The best game overall- plot, dialogue, NPCs, combat, through-and-through-the-best.

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Re: 4th Annual Borden DFRPG Awards (2013)
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2014, 12:48:46 PM »
Having actually played (and read) some pbp this year, I feel like I can vote!

This is a WIP...I'll fill in my nominations as things come to me.  It may require some re-reading.

Categories:
Favorite PCSophie Tremblay       (OwleIsohos)
Favorite NPC:
Best Quote:
Best Plot: Enduring the Apocalypse II
Best Location or City
Player of the Year: OwleIsohos (consistent, fun and reliable)
Best Sounding Board:  Haru
Best DFRPG Board Contributor:    Sanctaphrax
GM of the Year:  Haru
Game of the Year: South America:  Cradle of Darkness.
« Last Edit: June 19, 2014, 04:35:01 AM by Taran »

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Re: 4th Annual Borden DFRPG Awards (2013)
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2014, 12:37:10 AM »
It's really hard to only choose one in each category. Same as Taran, I might add to this later.

Categories:
Favorite PC: Sylvia Fisher
Favorite NPC: Lady Violeta D'oro (I hesitated to nominate one of my own, but she was just too much fun to play.)
Best Quote: "REMEMBER ARCHANGEL!" (Shale Lachlan Buckby's last words - Cradle of Darkness)
Best Plot:
Best Location or City:
Player of the Year: Arcane, because he constantly throws me curveballs.
Best Sounding Board:
Best DFRPG Board Contributor: Sanctaphrax
GM of the Year: Taran
Game of the Year: Montreal Mayham
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Re: 4th Annual Borden DFRPG Awards (2013)
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2014, 02:22:16 AM »
Categories:
Favorite PCSamuel Snake (Weird War 2: Europe)
Favorite NPC: Lady Violeta D'oro (South America/Rising Tides)
Best Quote:
Best Plot: Resurrecting the Red King (South America)
Best Location or City
Player of the Year: Arcane
Best Sounding Board: Haru
Best DFRPG Board Contributor: Sanctaphrax
GM of the Year: Haru
Game of the Year: South America: Cradle of Darkness.
« Last Edit: June 15, 2014, 10:42:57 PM by bobjob »
The entire Red Court was taken down by the new Winter Knight? From the lowliest pawn all the way up to the King? *puts on sunglasses* Knight to G7. Check mate.

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Re: 4th Annual Borden DFRPG Awards (2013)
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2014, 02:54:39 AM »
So far:

Categories:
Favorite PC:  Warden Shale Buckby
Favorite NPC: Lady Violeta D'oro
Best Quote:
Best Plot:
Best Location or City:
Player of the Year:
Best Sounding Board: Haru
Best DFRPG Board Contributor:
GM of the Year: Haru
Game of the Year: South America: Cradle of Darkness.

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Re: 4th Annual Borden DFRPG Awards (2013)
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2014, 03:06:01 AM »
Best Quote: "REMEMBER ARCHANGEL!" (Shale Lachlan Buckby's last words - Cradle of Darkness)

I was really proud of that post. I'm glad you liked it :)
The entire Red Court was taken down by the new Winter Knight? From the lowliest pawn all the way up to the King? *puts on sunglasses* Knight to G7. Check mate.

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Re: 4th Annual Borden DFRPG Awards (2013)
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2014, 03:32:12 AM »
I was really proud of that post. I'm glad you liked it :)
It was just the most epic ending to the campaign. I sometimes find myself reading the last few posts, and every time I get to that part, I actually shout out "REMEMBER ARCHANGEL!" 8)
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Re: 4th Annual Borden DFRPG Awards (2013)
« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2014, 09:19:28 PM »
Looks like I need to do some reading...

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Re: 4th Annual Borden DFRPG Awards (2013)
« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2014, 10:20:13 PM »
Looks like I need to do some reading...
You haven't read Cradle of Darkness? Do!
It suffers a bit from player rotation for a while, but once the troupe stabilizes (around when the were-jaguar joins, IIRC) it's epic! The ending is absolutely amazing!

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Re: 4th Annual Borden DFRPG Awards (2013)
« Reply #9 on: June 01, 2014, 01:11:18 AM »
You haven't read Cradle of Darkness? Do!
It suffers a bit from player rotation for a while, but once the troupe stabilizes (around when the were-jaguar joins, IIRC) it's epic! The ending is absolutely amazing!

Yeah, player rotation is a problem in all games I've read. Hell, I had to drop out for like 8 months, but I'm very glad I came back. Haru tells a hell of a story.
The entire Red Court was taken down by the new Winter Knight? From the lowliest pawn all the way up to the King? *puts on sunglasses* Knight to G7. Check mate.

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Re: 4th Annual Borden DFRPG Awards (2013)
« Reply #10 on: June 01, 2014, 02:47:37 AM »
Wow. Thank you. Really, it does me some good to hear that. Thank you.
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Re: 4th Annual Borden DFRPG Awards (2013)
« Reply #11 on: June 01, 2014, 03:11:04 AM »
Indeed, I have to second bobjob. Cradle of Darkness was a hell of a read, and when Rising Tides came about I had to throw my hat in the ring because of it. And it's been a blast so far.

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Re: 4th Annual Borden DFRPG Awards (2013)
« Reply #12 on: June 01, 2014, 01:27:11 PM »
Categories:
GM of the Year: Taran
Game of the Year: Montreal Mayham

I wasn't really expecting a nomination.  Thanks Haru.  My game experienced some player attrition as well and we haven't gotten too far in to the thick of the plot.

If anyone ends up reading it, I'd recommend also reading the first story in Montreal Side-Quests: Enkido's Big Problem because it leads in to the main story and gives a bit of background on one of the characters.

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Re: 4th Annual Borden DFRPG Awards (2013)
« Reply #13 on: June 15, 2014, 06:35:44 PM »
Does anyone know what happened to Undertown, Mij's game?

It's been a regular entry in these awards for the past few years, but I haven't seen any sign of it lately. Did it end?

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Re: 4th Annual Borden DFRPG Awards (2013)
« Reply #14 on: June 15, 2014, 10:25:45 PM »
They used to update their progress in a thread here in the main DFRPG section, but I haven't seen that thread in ages.
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