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Originally, the ''[[Charles Roberts Awards]]'' were given out at the Origins Expo, in five categories: ''Best Professional Game'', ''Best Amateur Game'', ''Best Professional Magazine'', ''Best Amateur Magazine'' and ''Adventure Gaming Hall of Fame''. In [[1978]], the Expo also hosted the 1977 ''[[H. G. Wells]] awards'' for [[Role-playing game| role-playing games]] and [[Miniature wargaming]]. Starting with the [[1987]] awards, the Charles S. Roberts were once again given separately, but they have since moved away from the Origins Expo. | Originally, the ''[[Charles Roberts Awards]]'' were given out at the Origins Expo, in five categories: ''Best Professional Game'', ''Best Amateur Game'', ''Best Professional Magazine'', ''Best Amateur Magazine'' and ''Adventure Gaming Hall of Fame''. In [[1978]], the Expo also hosted the 1977 ''[[H. G. Wells]] awards'' for [[Role-playing game| role-playing games]] and [[Miniature wargaming]]. Starting with the [[1987]] awards, the Charles S. Roberts were once again given separately, but they have since moved away from the Origins Expo. | ||
| − | Since the first ceremony, the game categories have widened to include [[Board games]] (Traditional, [[Historical]] and [[Abstract]]), [[Card games]] (Traditional and [[Collectible card game|Trading]]), [[Miniature wargaming]] ([[Historical]], [[Science Fiction]] and [[Fantasy]]), [[Roleplaying games]] and [[play-by-mail game]]s. There are additional categories for [[Graphic Design]], for game expansions and accessories, and for game-related [[fiction]]. During the [[1980s]] and [[1990s]] awards were also given to [[Computer games]]. Starting in 2003, the Origins Awards began a new category called the Vanguard Award, which | + | Since the first ceremony, the game categories have widened to include [[Board games]] (Traditional, [[Historical]] and [[Abstract]]), [[Card games]] (Traditional and [[Collectible card game|Trading]]), [[Miniature wargaming]] ([[Historical]], [[Science Fiction]] and [[Fantasy]]), [[Roleplaying games]] and [[play-by-mail game]]s. There are additional categories for [[Graphic Design]], for game expansions and accessories, and for game-related [[fiction]]. During the [[1980s]] and [[1990s]] awards were also given to [[Computer games]]. Starting in 2003, the Origins Awards began a new category called the Vanguard Award, which honoured highly innovative games. |
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." | 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." | ||
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[http://aagad.originsgames.com Academy website] | [http://aagad.originsgames.com Academy website] | ||
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Original Wiki source: [http://en.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia] | Original Wiki source: [http://en.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:07, 31 January 2006
The Origins Awards, presented by the Academy of Adventure Gaming Arts and Design, are presented at the Origins International Game Expo for outstanding work in the game industry. Awards are given for the previous year, so (for example) the 1979 awards were given at the 1980 expo.
Originally, the Charles Roberts Awards were given out at the Origins Expo, in five categories: Best Professional Game, Best Amateur Game, Best Professional Magazine, Best Amateur Magazine and Adventure Gaming Hall of Fame. In 1978, the Expo also hosted the 1977 H. G. Wells awards for role-playing games and Miniature wargaming. Starting with the 1987 awards, the Charles S. Roberts were once again given separately, but they have since moved away from the Origins Expo.
Since the first ceremony, the game categories have widened to include Board games (Traditional, Historical and Abstract), Card games (Traditional and Trading), Miniature wargaming (Historical, Science Fiction and Fantasy), Roleplaying games and play-by-mail games. There are additional categories for Graphic Design, for game expansions and accessories, and for game-related fiction. During the 1980s and 1990s awards were also given to Computer games. Starting in 2003, the Origins Awards began a new category called the Vanguard Award, which honoured highly innovative games.
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."
Hall of Fame games and publications
- Ace of Aces
- Advanced Dungeons & Dragons
- Axis & Allies
- Battletech Mechs & Vehicles
- Berg's Review of Games
- Call of Cthulhu
- Champions
- Cosmic Encounter
- The Courier
- Diplomacy
- Dragon Magazine
- Dungeons & Dragons
- Empire
- Fire & Movement Magazine
- GURPS
- Illuminati play-by-mail game
- Mage Knight
- Magic: The Gathering
- Middle Earth play-by-mail game
- Nuclear War
- Paranoia
- Risk
- Settlers of Catan
- Squad Leader
- Strategy & Tactics
- Traveller
- Vampire: The Masquerade
- Warhammer
Dungeons & Dragons and Advanced Dungeons & Dragons were deemed different enough to be inducted on separate occasions.
Awards by year
See also
External link
Original Wiki source: Wikipedia
