I just got a generic email from AAGAD about the Origins Awards, asking for a name and cell phone number of the person to step up and recieve an award. This is in the event I actually win one, since the awardees are apparently being kept secret this year until the envelope is opened. Anyway, due to previous family committments, I wasn't going to make it to Origins this year. So, I'm looking for a volunteer who is a) going to Origins, b) planning to attend the awards ceremony, so that c) if I actually win something, d) said person can go up to the podium, cackle maniacally and brandish the statue menancingly at the stunned masses. And maybe say a few words.
Scheduling details from the email:
You are cordially invited to join us for the 32nd Origins Awards
Presentation:
Friday, June 30, 2006
At
Origins International Games Expo 2006
The Columbus Convention Center Ballroom 1
6:00 pm - Pre-Ceremony Entertainment and Cash Bar
7:00 pm - Origins Awards Presentation *
8:30 pm. - Origins Awards Party (Free to all Award Nominees and Academy Supporting Members.)
* Preferred seating is available to Award Nominees and Academy Supporting Members
Dress: Formal preferred ("Gamer-casual" permitted for all Origins Attendees.)
(Fat chance! The last time I wore formal was at my wedding, and the next time will be at my funeral - Greg)
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING Announcement Programs at Origins 2006
Thursday, June 29
9:30 am - Vanguard Awards Presentation (Academy Stage, Main Exhibit Hall)
(that would be the category Infinite Armies is in - Greg)
Friday, June 30
6:00 pm Origins Award Program (Ballroom 1)
Saturday, July 1
7:00 pm GAMA Hall of Fame and Guest of Honor Dinner (Room EE)
Sunday, July 2
9:30am - Origins New Release Awards Presentation (Academy Stage, Main Exhibit Hall)
Some other indie representative would be my first choice as a proxy. If there are no takers, I'll cast my net a bit wider. Contact me by regular email or a Forge message if interested or available.
Greg Porter
BTRC
I was very happy to pick up Greg's Unique Vanguard Callie for Infinite Armies, as promised I name-checked indie / small press games, rolled my eyes and laughed maniacally. Greg's two statuettes (for the dude and for the company) will be coming to GenCon, where I hope he shows them off. They're hawt.
- Alexander
P.S. Absent other instructions, Greg only thanked me for picking the award up for him.