Judges
Amelia Antrim
My name is Amelia Antrim. I am one of the co-hosts of Character Creation Cast, a podcast that explores RPGs through the lens of character creation by sitting down with designers and experts to run through the process of making characters in a wide variety of games. We also have a series of episodes on how to become a better player at the table. I have been making the show for a little over five years, and have been involved in a number of other RPG and podcast projects over the years, including being an ENNIES Judge for two years in 2021 and 2022. I am in the process of designing my own game as well.
Joe Blankenship
I was introduced to RPGs in 1980, so you can probably guess that my first experiences were with D&D, but we soon branched out to Champions, Villains & Vigilantes, Toon, Traveller, and others. Before too long, I realised how much I enjoyed reading and analysing varying game rules, settings, and other material. For some time I felt guilty when I spent my money and time on material that was not likely to ever be used at the gaming table, but I soon came to enjoy my reading and thinking time without concern for whether, when, or how I might actually put the information to use. Although being an ENNIES judge may test the limits of this passion, I would love the opportunity to give back to the wonderful gaming community that has brought me so much.
Tom King
Hello! My name is Tom King. I‘ve been an avid RP Gamer since the early 80s when my friends and I discovered Traveler and the Purple (reprint of Red) box. I’ve played in a multitude of games, campaigns and one-shots. Though primarily I‘ve been a (mostly) DM for life situation. Pulling groups together and setting up adventures with them across various systems. In my day life I’m a Project Manager with governance over several processes for our company’s many clients. In addition, for this process governance, I lead a team of 5 individuals across several time zones and backgrounds.
Shauna Ratliff
I have been playing and running games for more years than I think I want to admit. I am co-founder of a GM group dedicated to introducing a larger variety of role playing games to gaming convention
James Surano
Hi, I‘m James, gamer/food justice worker/occasional DJ. I’ve been a gamer for 20+ years now, covering a wide array of gaming styles and systems. I’ve also previously served as an ENNIES judge, and found the experience of giving back to this hobby that has given me so much incredibly fulfilling.
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