Although still in my European vacation, I am now sitting in front of a proper computer and can give this post the attention it deserves. I wrote a post acknowledging the Ennie nominations from my blackberry in my hotel room in the dark after a whole day of walking through London, and it came out half assed. That’s why it’s been deleted.
First and foremost, I failed to acknowledge all the other nominees in the two categories I’m nominated in. My apologies to them, as it may have come across a bit arrogant, please know that it wasn’t the intent. I share the honor of being nominated in the “Best Blog” category alongside the following:
- Critical Hits
- Gnome Stew
- Kobold Quarterly
- One Geek to Another
- Sarah Darkmagic (Honorable Mention)
These are all wonderful blogs, and I am honored to be nominated amongst them, some of which are considered the elite of the rpg blogging world. I am especially happy for my friend Tracy from sarahdarkmagic.com for the Honorable Mention. Well deserved Tracy, you’ve built something special with your site.
In the podcasting category I am joined by the following nominees:
- All Games Considered
- Atomic Array
- Open Design
- Power Source
- The Gamer’s Haven Podcast (Honorable Mention)
Truth be told, I have not heard the majority of nominated podcasts, but that will soon be rectified.
So, I won’t lie to you, I am super happy and excited to be nominated. Getting invited to the party is good enough for me, I didn’t start this blog so I could win an award, but I won’t lie either and say I’m not proud of what I’ve accomplished in the past two years. This may even make me go to Gencon, which I wasn’t planning on this year.
Voting opens July 16th and runs until the 25th, so go out there and cast your vote. It’s going to be exciting to see who takes it!
www. Newbie DM .com 
Paul
July 11, 2010
Congratulations! You’ve put together a great site and have put some great resources out there for all of us. Thanks.
Paul/pjstoneson
Swordgleam
July 11, 2010
Mazel tov.
Colmarr
July 12, 2010
Congratulation, Newbie. A nomination well-deserved.
How exactly do the nominations work for the Ennies. I’m surprised that Radio Free Hommlet isn’t on the list of nominated podcasts – it’s one of my favourites.
j-man
July 12, 2010
Good Luck Newbiedm, I’ll vote for you!
Tony Law
July 12, 2010
@Colmarr – I can answer that since I’m the ENnies Assistant Business Manager. Publishers have to submit their products so the judges can pare them down into nominations the fans vote upon. The submissions for next year will start being accepted after Gen Con. You can learn more at http://www.ennie-awards.com.
Behemoth0089
July 12, 2010
Well, you really have worked a lot to earn that nomination. This page have helped us all in this hard journey that’s being a DM, and I really like being part of this community you’ve builded around this blog.
Count with my vote, brother of gaming. For both categories.
Colmarr
July 13, 2010
@TonyLaw – Thanks for the quick response! Interesting to know.
nathanpanke
July 13, 2010
Congrats, a well deserved nominations. In addition to reading the blog I love to listen to the mini cast. As far as the others nominees, I have critical hit and gnome stew in my book mark bar right next to NewbieDM. Check out Gamer’s haven Podcast they have a great show format and never cease to entertain and their actual plays are all very entertaining to say the least. You have my vote for both categories Newbie Dm!!!