Rafał Arkadiusz Pośnik
Introduction
I am an RPG enthusiast, a GM, a Narrator, and a Storyteller who is a member of the Avangarda. A proud member of the RPG Community. And I know a thing or two about RPG.
Why do you play/run RPGs?
I started when I was nine. Never stopped. Got involved. Love to give back the experience. I want everyone to have a chance to play.
The ENNIES requires a major commitment of time and energy. What resources do you have that will help you discharge these responsibilities? Will your gaming group or other individuals be assisting you? Does your family support you?
I am a professional. However, being a judge is time-consuming, and it is part of my day-to-day job. This is an opportunity for me to grow. I had already built an infrastructure to support me in working on the RPG projects.
Judging requires a great deal of critical thinking skills, communication with other judges, deadline management, organization, and storage space for the product received. What interests, experience, and skills do you bring that will make you a more effective judge?
I have been a critic. Been a blogger. Finished law. Now I am a play tester for multiple publishers. As a freelancer who is responsible for his schedule, I have the skills and resources to manage and organize my role as a judge. Oh \ and I worked in Analysis
What styles and genres of RPGs do you enjoy most? Are there any styles or genres that you do not enjoy? Which games best exemplify what you like? Do you consider yourself a fan of a particular system, publisher, or genre?
I love a good Horror. Love the works of John Wick. PbtA, traditional systems, D&D as a combat simulation, or Earthdawn as a Dungeon crawl. Some Free League titles. Played and popularised 2D20 systems as Conan. I am known for my Legend 5 Rings session, old and new. Part of the Vampire Community. Now I vocalise my support for the Polish edition of Delta Green. Oh, and I have seen the Yellow Sign.
List (up to 5) games you’ve played in the last 2 years. What drew you to playing them? Which did you like best and why?
1. Warhammer WFRP – Enemy in the Shadow is a classic
2. Liminal Horror – I was asked for help with promoting the system
3. Hunter the Reconing – I do enjoy the core principles behind the system
4. Conan – Created the memorable character of Stygian Necromancer as a challenge for myself
5. Delta Green – I played with the editor responsible for the Polish edition
1st and 4th are close. Warhammer was my White Whale, which I am still playing, and Conan taught me a lot.
Have you been a game master in the past 2 years? If yes, what games have you run? What made you decide to run those games?
1. Imperium Maledictum – I wanted to learn Warhammer 40K
2. D&D 2014 and 2024 – I love the good old long fight and wanted to compare them.
3. Warhammer the Old World RPG – Play tested
4. Delta Green – Run the Impossible Landscapes
5. Brindlewood Bay – Introduced it to a Blogger for future collaboration
From this list, the Impossible Landscapes I enjoyed the most.
Summarize the criteria you would use to determine if a game deserves to be nominated for Best Game.
1. Is it Fun to play
2. Does it deliver what it promises
3. Is it Groundbreaking
4. Is it well designed
5. Does it have Flaws
How will you judge supplements or adventures for game systems whose core rules you are unfamiliar with or you believe are badly designed?
1. I would familiarise myself with it
2. Play it
3. Identify my issues with it
4. Judge it objectively
5. Review my judgment
How would you like to see the ENNIEs change? What should remain inviolate?
I want to promote change as an evolution. As a first-time judge, I want to know the process before I will want to fix it. However, I want it to be as significant for as many people as possible. For years, it was a beacon of quality. I would love to see that again.
