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2003 Origins Award Winners
The following are the winners of the 29th annual Origins Award, held in 2003: Hall of Fame inductees * Larry Bond * Bob Charrette * Ed Greenwood * Reiner Knizia * Klaus Teuber * Loren Wiseman Hall of Fame Game inductees * ''Squad Leader'' * ''Warhammer 40K ''Warhammer 40,000'' is a miniature wargame produced by Games Workshop. It is the most popular miniature wargame in the world, and is particularly popular in the United Kingdom. The first edition of the rulebook was published in September 1987, ...'' External links Origins Award Winners for 2003 and Hall of Fame Inductees {{Origins Awards 2003 awards Origins Awards by year 2003 awards in the United States ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Origins Award
The Origins Awards are American awards for outstanding work in the game industry. They are presented by the Academy of Adventure Gaming Arts and Design at the Origins Game Fair on an annual basis for the previous year, so (for example) the 1979 awards were given at the 1980 Origins. The Origins Award is commonly referred to as a Calliope, as the statuette is in the likeness of the muse of the same name. Academy members frequently shorten this name to "Callie". History Originally, the ''Charles S. Roberts Awards'' and the Origins Awards were one and the same. Starting with the 1987 awards, the Charles S. Roberts were given separately, and they moved away from Origins entirely in 2000, leaving the Origins Awards as a completely separate system. In 1978, the awards also hosted the 1977 ''H. G. Wells awards'' for role-playing games and miniature wargaming. Categories The Origins Awards were originally presented at the Origins Game Fair in five categories: ''Best Professional Gam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redhurst Academy Of Magic Student Handbook
''Redhurst Academy of Magic Student Handbook'' is a 2003 role-playing game supplement published by Human Head Studios for the d20 System. Contents ''Redhurst Academy of Magic Student Handbook'' details the Redhurst Academy of Magic, and features d20 System rules, including new spells, feats, prestige classes, monsters, and magic items. Reception ''Redhurst Academy of Magic Student Handbook'' won the 2003 Origins Awards for Best Book Design and Best Role-Playing Game Supplement. ''Redhurst Academy of Magic Student Handbook'' won the 2004 Silver ENnie Awards for Best Cartography, Best Graphic Design and Layout, and Best Campaign Setting. Reviews *''Pyramid A pyramid (from el, πυραμίς ') is a structure whose outer surfaces are triangular and converge to a single step at the top, making the shape roughly a pyramid in the geometric sense. The base of a pyramid can be trilateral, quadrilat ...'' References {{reflist D20 System supplements ENnies winners Origin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shadowrun Duels
''Shadowrun Duels'' is a collectible miniatures game published by WizKids in 2003 that was based on the Shadowrun role-playing game originally produced by FASA Corporation. Description In 2002, WizKids won three awards at the Origins Awards for their HeroClix system, a series of 28 mm miniatures mounted on a rotating dial that could track the changing statistics of the figure. They proved popular, and the following year, WizKids released ''Shadowrun Duels'', a collectible miniatures game using a similar rotating dial system, but with much larger 6" ( 1:12 scale) figurines that were molded by Plan B Toys. The base has three Clix dials that track damage to the head, weapon, or body. Duels between miniatures take place on a flat surface that is at least 5 ft x 5 ft (1.5 m x 1.5m), and the figurines must start at least 4 ft (1.2 m) apart. When damage is done to a figurine, the owning player marks the damage on any one of the three dials. When all three totals reach zero, the miniat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angel (role-playing Game)
The ''Angel Roleplaying Game'' is a role-playing game published by Eden Studios, Inc. in 2003. Background Based on the ''Angel'' TV series, this game uses Eden's Unisystem game system. Books and products Angel RPG: Corebook () Though it is presented as a distinct line, the ''Angel Role-playing Game'' serves as a wholly compatible companion to the ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' roleplaying game. The ruleset is virtually identical, but the game offers an extensive point-based system which allows players and Directors to create their own supernatural package Qualities, thus producing characters ranging from psychics to demons. The book is also noteworthy for its introduction of organizational rules, allowing players and Directors to easily and quickly define the resources, influence and obligation associated with any given group - including, potentially, the player characters themselves. Given the differences in both characters and setting, the ''Angel RPG'' describes that series' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Green Ronin Publishing
Green Ronin Publishing is an American company based in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2000 by Chris Pramas and Nicole Lindroos, they have published several role-playing game–related products. They won several awards for their games including multiple Origins, ENnie, Pen & Paper, and Inquest Fan Awards. History In early 1996, Chris Pramas acquired '' The Whispering Vault'' rights from Mike Nystul and formed Ronin Publishing with his brother, Jason Pramas, and their mutual friend, Neal Darcy. The company published two role playing game supplements, ''The Book of Hunts'' (1997) for ''The Whispering Vault'' and '' Blood of the Valiant'' for '' Feng Shui''. Ronin Publishing came to an end when Chris Pramas went to work for Wizards of the Coast in 1998. Pramas founded Green Ronin Publishing with his wife Nicole Lindroos in 2000. Green Ronin published its first book in July 2000: ''Ork!'' (2000), a beer and pretzels RPG about playing orks. Working at Wizards of the Coast, Prama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flying Buffalo
Flying Buffalo Inc. (FBI) is a game company with a line of role playing games, card games, and other gaming materials. The company's founder, Rick Loomis, began game publishing with ''Nuclear Destruction'', a play-by-mail game which started the professional PBM industry in the United States. Loomis added games and players while introducing Play-by-mail game#Computer versus human moderated, computer moderation and soon incorporated into the company Flying Buffalo Inc. The company published games in other genres, including card games such as Nuclear War (card game), ''Nuclear War'' and a role playing game called ''Tunnels & Trolls'', a game similar to ''Dungeons & Dragons''. Flying Buffalo acquired its 10,000th customer account number in 1980 and reached its largest size of 21 employees in 1983. In July 2021, Webbed Sphere bought Flying Buffalo with plans to incorporate Flying Buffalo's products. The PBM games were not included in the sale and were continued by a separate company cal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starweb
''Starweb'' (or ''StarWeb'') is a closed-end, space-based, play-by-mail (PBM) game. First published by Flying Buffalo Inc. in 1976, it was the company's second PBM game after '' Nuclear Destruction'', the game that started the PBM industry in 1970. Players today can choose a postal mail or email format. Fifteen players per game assume one of six available roles and explore and conquer planets within a universe comprising 225 worlds. The object of the game is to attain a predetermined number of points which are generated by various actions during gameplay. Multiple game variants are available. ''Starweb'' is still available for play as of 2021 through the company Rick Loomis PBM Games. ''Starweb'' has received numerous reviews from the 1970s to the 21st century with positive and negative comments. Reviewer and game designer Timothy B. Brown stated in 1990 that "''StarWeb'' is arguably the best-loved, most widely known play-by-mail game in history," Brown 1990. p. 76. and the edi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warhammer Historical Wargames
''Warhammer Historical Wargames'', also known as ''Warhammer Historical'', was the publisher of Warhammer Ancient Battles and other game systems. It was an imprint from the BL Publishing division of Games Workshop. From a leaked email from Rob Broom, who was the director of Warhammer Historical, it appears that Warhammer Historical is now a property of Forge World and his position has become redundant. In November 2010, it was reported that Games Workshop had dissolved the Warhammer Historical corporate structure. On 25 May 2012, Games Workshop closed Warhammer Historical as a publishing and distribution arm of the company. These games are no longer available to purchase new, and presumably, production of any new systems has also ceased. Game Systems * Warhammer Ancient Battles ''Warhammer Ancient Battles'' (often referred to as "WAB" and sometimes Warhammer Historical) is a Miniature wargaming, ruleset for miniatures wargames produced by Games Workshop's Warhammer Historica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
El Cid (board Game)
Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar (c. 1043 – 10 July 1099) was a Castilian knight and warlord in medieval Spain. Fighting with both Christian and Muslim armies during his lifetime, he earned the Arabic honorific ''al-sīd'', which would evolve into El Cid ("the lord"), and the Spanish honorific El Campeador ("the valiant"). He was born in Vivar, a village near the city of Burgos. As the head of his loyal knights, he came to dominate the Levante of the Iberian Peninsula at the end of the 11th century. He reclaimed the Taifa of Valencia from Moorish control for a brief period during the ''Reconquista'', ruling the principality as its Prince () from 17 June 1094 until his death in 1099. His wife, Jimena Díaz, inherited the city and maintained it until 1102 when it was reconquered by the Moors. Díaz de Vivar became well known for his service in the armies of both Christian and Muslim rulers. After his death, El Cid became Spain's celebrated national hero and the protagonist of the most s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eagle Games
Eagle Games, now known as Eagle-Gryphon games, is a board game publisher. Background Eagle Games was founded in 2001 by Glenn Drover, and was bought by Ashland, Oregon-based FRED Distribution, Inc. doing business as Gryphon Games in 2007. From 2007 to 2014 they published games under the two lines as Gryphon Games and Eagle Games. They are currently based in Leitchfield, Kentucky and are now known as Eagle-Gryphon Games. Eagle-Gryphon Games is known for a large catalog of games that range from fast, fun family games to larger strategy games with longer game time. Board games Notable titles *''Age of Steam'' *''Baseball Highlights 2045'' *''Brass'' *''Cheeky Monkey'' *''Civilization'' *''Conquest of the Empire'' *''Defenders of the Realm'' *''Fantastiqa'' *''Fleet'' *''For Sale'' *''Francis Drake'' *''I'm the Boss'' *''Incan Gold'' *''Lisboa'' *''Master's Gallery'' *''On Mars'' *''Pastiche'' *''Rococo'' *''Roll Through the Ages: Bronze Age'' *''Roll Through the Ages: Iron Age'' * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Attack! (board Game)
''Attack!'' is a board game created by Glenn Drover and published by Eagle Games in 2003. It is a light war game that is midway between ''Risk'' and '' Axis and Allies'' in complexity. The game is loosely set in the 1930s and includes plastic pieces featuring tanks, planes, infantry, and artillery. ''Attack!'' won the Origins Award for ''Best Historical Game 2003''. Overview Like ''Risk'', ''Attack!'' allows the players to create their own military states on a board showing a map of the Earth divided into territories and attack other players in an attempt to conquer the world, although the victory conditions for ''Attack!'' are a bit different from world domination. In the original game the victor is determined by how many territories each player has. When a player is knocked out by losing all of his or her territories or a pre-determined time limit is reached, each players' territories are then tallied and the player with the most is the victor. In the expansion to the board gam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
