The 2000 Origins Awards

Because this was my first real big gaming convention I really didn't know what to expect. I also found it very strange that at my first game convention I was a member of the press, but somehow I managed to get by. That said, let's get on to what you all want to know about: The Origins Awards!

But, before we do, I must say that I was a bit disappointed that not all of the nominated game companies were present at the awards ceremony. I suppose it is to be expected. I'm sure the awards show will definetly grow in the years to come. We'll be posting a few pictures of the awards, and of Origins, in a few days. Until then, here are the results of the Origins Awards, in no particular order:

Outstanding Achievement in Graphic Presentation of a Board Game-Button Men

Outstanding Acievment in Abstract Board Game Design-Button Men
(James Earnest: "Thanks for the award but, it's not a board game.")

Outstanding Achievment in Historical Board Game Design-Great War at Sea IV, The Russo-Japanese Naval War

Outstanding Achievement in Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game Design-Orcs at the Gates
(Jolly Roger Games: "If I wasn't married right now I'd marry you all right now!")

Outstanding Achievement in Graphic Presentation of a Card Game or Expansion-7th Sea: No Quarter!

Outstanding Achievement in Trading Card Game Design-7th Sea: No Quarter!

Outstanding Achievement in Traditional Card Game Design-Chez Geek

Outstanding Achievement in Card Game Expansion or Supplemental Design-7th Sea: Strange Vistas

Outstanding Achievement in Action Computer Game Design-MechWarrior III

Outstanding Achievement in Strategy Computer Game Design-Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri

Outstanding Game Related Novel-Delta Green: The Rules of Engagement

Outstanding Game Related Shortwork-Just a Tad Beyond Innsmouth

Outstanding Achievement in Historical Miniatures Design-Armies of Antiquity

Outstanding Achievement in Science Fiction or Fantasy Miniatures Design-Diskwars

Outstanding Achievement in Historical Miniature Figure Series Design-German Assault Squad

Outstanding Achievement in Science Fiction or Fantasy Figure Miniature Design-Togashi Yokuni: Dragon Clan Champion

Outstanding Achievement in Vehicle Miniature Design-Babylon 5 Station

Outstanding Amateur Game Magazine-Alarms and Excursions

Outstanding Professional Game Magazine-Knights of the Dinner Table

Outstanding Achievement in Ongoing Play-By-Email Design-Middle Earth Play-By-Mail: Fourth Age, circa 1000

Outstanding Achievement in Graphic Presentation or a Role-Playing Game, Adventure or Supplemental Design-Dark Matter

Outstanding Achievement in Role-Playing Game Adventure Design-Beyond the Mountains of Maddness

Outstanding Achievement in Role-PlayingGame Supplement Design-Delta Green: Countdown

And the one all of you are more than likely looking for: Outstanding Achievement in Role-Playing game Design-7th Sea

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