The 2009 Nossie Awards ended Saturday night and it looks like Anarchs have come into their own. The big winner of the night was Anarch Convert, who won two awards – Best Vampire in a Supporting Role and the big award – Best Card of the Year!
The other big winner this year was artist Efrem Palacios, who voters picked as their favorite for two awards – Best Artwork in a Crypt Card (Gem Ghastly) and Best Artwork in a Library Card (Repair the Undead Flesh). Two cards that won overwhelmingly in their categories.
Best Artwork
Best Card – Anarch Convert
Anarch Convert proved to truly be the card of the year, winning Best Card and Best Vampire in a Supporting Role. The tiny little 1-cap that usually burns as soon as he enters play helped make Anarchs a more popular option in VTES.
Best Equipment – Kevlar Vest
“Vest Wishes” went out to Flak Jacket’s younger brother, who was the vest of choice amongst most players this year. The additional point of damage prevented from gun strikes helped put Kevlar over the top.
Best Ally or Retainer – Ponticulus
The little Tremere wraith with the six pack abs is like a mini-intercept location for the clan of warlocks. Tap him and get +1 intercept. In addition, he’s immune to non-aggravated damage.
Best Event – Scourge of the Enochians
Poor little 2 caps got a big hoser this year. Ohanna, Mustafa, Samson are now on a short leash with this card in play. Also all those Third Traditions and Creation Rites aren’t likely to know undeath for long. Is this the end of Weenietopia?
Best Vampire in a Leading Role – Lutz van Hohenzollern
Malkavian Vote got a big boost this year with the addition of the new Inner Circle member. Now every time a political action at the table passes (not just your own) your prey burns a pool. Get those Delaying Tactics ready, this guy looks like “Lutz” of trouble.
So what do I win? Some gold plated vampire teeth? Some limited edition Count Chocula cereal? A harem of promiscuous vampire groupies? No? Not even just one? Well a guy can dream…. (joke)
In all seriousness its a honored and a pleasure that you guys enjoy my work. Thanks.
I think some VTES players would like to also find a harem of promiscuous vampire groupies. Or the complete DVD collection of Count Duckula cartoons. But they are very happy with your artwork.