[color=darkgray][CENTER][h3][b]E P I S O D E   O N E   A W A R D S:[/b][/h3][/CENTER][table][row][/row][row][cell][center][b]Best Character:[/b]

[img]https://i.imgur.com/N6lMxW5.png?1[/img]
[sub][color=gray][b]GM's Choice[/b][/color][/sub]
[color=silver][sup][h3][b]R O R Y[/b][/h3][/sup][/color]
[sup][@webboysurf][/sup]

[sub][color=gray][b]Player's Choice[/b][/color][/sub]
[color=silver][sup][h3][b]R O R Y[/b][/h3][/sup][/color]
[sup][@webboysurf][/sup]
[color=2c2c2c]__________________________[/color][/center][/cell][cell][color=gray][sub][b]GM's Choice:[/b] [color=white]Rory Tyler - [@webboysurf][/color][/sub]
[sub][b]Player's Choice:[/b] [color=white]Rory Tyler - [@webboysurf][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]The 'Best Character Award' is given to the character who has had a resounding impact on the IC through interactions, collaborations and general storytelling. They are a character who has seen development and leaves the reader wanting to know both about them and where their journey is going.

Rory was established as a fairly simple character upon his original introduction. A dude's bro, a simple himbo trying to make his way in the universe. But this first episode has really begun to peel the layers off of Rory, exploring his family dynamics, the pressure he lives under from his pre-deceased parents and the complications of being Pacific Royal's most eligible bachelor. A lot of fun in reading webboysurf's posts come from the situations that Rory finds himself in due to putting his mouth before his mind in most circumstances. Rory definitely came in clutch this episode and is deserving of the recognition.[/i][/quote][/indent][/color]
[b]Honorable Mentions:[/b]
[color=gray][sub][b]Wraith's Choice:[/b] [color=white]Amma Cahors - [@Rockette][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]Amma is a fascinating character that constantly leaves the reader wanting to know more about where she comes from, who she is and what exactly she's doing at P.R.C.U. Each Amma post builds anticipation for the next one and no one ripples through the entire cast, let alone the Discord like Amma does. Rockette has done a fantastic job bringing Amma to life and with only one episode under her belt, I can't wait to see where this character's journey goes from here.[/i][/quote][/indent][sub][b]Roman's Choice:[/b] [color=white]Amma Cahors - [@Rockette][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]Probably one of our most-debated sheets when we were running through all the applications, and not for any one reason - the emotive, poetic language, the bold answers given for the prompts, the unusual and explicitly-dangerous power set, the ties to the Foundation (especially with our foreknowledge of what the IC narrative would entail, and Alexandria's involvement). Ultimately though we decided to take the gamble and boy howdy has that paid off. Not only is Amma one of the most well-received characters on the roster (winning Player's Choice for Breakout Character and missing Best Character by only a single vote), but Rockette has been a creative, engaging presence across both the game and the discord, and Amma remains the most well-wrapped mystery-box going (that you guys know about, anyway). [/i][/quote][/indent][/color][/cell][/row][row][cell][center][b]Breakout Character:[/b]

[img]https://i.imgur.com/MHqullb.png[/img]
[sub][color=gray][b]GM's Choice[/b][/color][/sub]
[color=silver][sup][h3][b]A M M A[/b][/h3][/sup][/color]
[sup][@Rockette][/sup]

[sub][color=gray][b]Player's Choice[/b][/color][/sub]
[color=silver][sup][h3][b]A M M A[/b][/h3][/sup][/color]
[sup][@Rockette][/sup]
[color=2c2c2c]__________________________[/color][/center][/cell][cell][color=gray][sub][b]GM's Choice:[/b] [color=white]Amma Cahors - [@Rockette][/color][/sub]
[sub][b]Player's Choice:[/b] [color=white]Amma Cahors - [@Rockette][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]The 'Breakout Character Award' is given to the character who is prominent throughout the majority of posts, discussion outside of the IC and is constantly in demand whether through their own posts or being asked to collaborate. This character is notably popular when compared to the rest of the cast and their posts lead to discussion, speculation and reactions both positive and divisive. 

Amma Cahors was a late entry to the game's applications. A sheet where Rockette purposefully and tactfully opted not to complete the optional sections and that strengthened the sheet. Rockette is a master of showing and not telling, she doesn't need to expel details upon details to contextualize her posts, she does a lot with a little and it shows. Amma leaves an impact in every scene, her mannerisms, her choice of words and the mystery surrounding her all add a generous amount of weight to the plot with the Foundation and it ripples into other posts with every character having a firm opinion on Amma. Never before have we seen a character where players line up for their chance at a collaboration due to the magic that Rockette brings through Amma.[/i][/quote][/indent][/color]
[b]Honorable Mentions:[/b]
[color=gray][sub][b]Wraith's Choice:[/b] [color=white]Harper Baxter - [@Qia][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]Harper caught me by surprise, an interesting introduction to the character ultimately left an impact and Harper became more and more involved with different characters, adding to them while also playing off them to enhance her own story. The flashbacks with Sierra are often riveting and begin to explain a lot about the burden that Harper seemingly carries. It's still early in the game, but I'll definitely be watching Harper a lot more closely moving forward.[/i][/quote][/indent][sub][b]Roman's Choice:[/b] [color=white]Rory Tyler - [@webboysurf][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]A returning character and player from the original iteration, webboysurf wasted no time in clarifying and calcifying who Rory is early into this game, providing a pitch-perfect Himbo With A Heart, delivering heartfelt tragedy and comedy in equal measure - and then surprised me further by showing a deep, guarded emotional intelligence that's not just 'I have a crush on half the cast' but extends to 'I feel betrayed when my friends abandon me for some floozy in the woods', which just highlighted how Rory and his relationships are a lot deeper that the aforementioned crushes, misinterpretations, and poorly-planned attempts to help.[/i][/quote][/indent][/color][/cell][/row][row][cell][center][b]Best Character Development:[/b]

[img]https://i.imgur.com/B4bvThV.png[/img]
[sub][color=gray][b]GM's Choice[/b][/color][/sub]
[color=silver][sup][h3][b]R O R Y[/b][/h3][/sup][/color]
[sup][@webboysurf][/sup]

[sub][color=gray][b]Player's Choice[/b][/color][/sub]
[color=silver][sup][h3][b]L O R C Á N[/b][/h3][/sup][/color]
[sup][@Lord Wraith][/sup]
[color=2c2c2c]__________________________[/color][/center][/cell][cell][color=gray][sub][b]GM's Choice:[/b] [color=white]Rory Tyler - [@webboysurf][/color][/sub]
[sub][b]Player's Choice:[/b] [color=white]Lorcán Roth - [@Lord Wraith][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]The 'Best Character Development Award' is given to the character who has been constantly improving and developing from the moment they first appeared in the IC. This doesn't mean the most improved, nor does it have to be positive changes in the slightest, this is the character journey you're enjoying the most whether it's a slippery slope or an uphill battle.

Rory has seen some rapid development across Episode 1 which has been a lot of fun to watch. From the clueless himbo who fumbled his attempt at helping Lorcán get a date, to being oblivious to Mei's obvious irritation at his flirting with other girls, a near kiss with Katja and ultimately ending up in bed with Haven. All the while battling his insecurities with his friends and his siblings. We are looking forward to seeing Rory continue to battle against the legacy of his parents while forging his path free of the expectations that come with the family name, his siblings and friends and the circumstances of his abilities.[/i][/quote][/indent][/color]
[b]Honorable Mentions:[/b]
[color=gray][sub][b]Wraith's Choice:[/b] [color=white]Harper Baxter - [@Qia][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]While not as immediately notable as Rory's development throughout Episode 1, Qia is quite skilled at weaving flashbacks into their posts to enhance Harper's overall story and add other perspectives to her relations with the cast and her own supporting NPCs. Between her branching narratives with Sierra, Haven, Cassander and Gil, Harper is a character to watch moving forward through the rest of the RP.[/i][/quote][/indent][sub][b]Roman's Choice:[/b] [color=white]Lorcán Roth - [@Lord Wraith][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]Lorcán was introduced as the naive-but-well-meaning, heart-of-gold surfer jock, smitten with the campus' most eligible cinnamon bun, and excited to finish his academic career with a starry-eyed mid-air fist-pump before entering the big wide world and making it immediately better. To say Wraith has navigated Lorcán's crash-landing to society outside of PRCU's bubble 'well' would be like saying Stanley Kubrick was 'pretty thorough' when shooting his movies. The blossoming relationship with Amma is the icing on the cake.[/i][/quote][/indent][/color][/cell][/row][row][cell][center][b]Best Ship:[/b]

[img]https://i.imgur.com/M0mz3XF.png[/img]
[sub][color=gray][b]GM's Choice[/b][/color][/sub]
[color=silver][sup][h3][b]R A V E N[/b][/h3][/sup][/color]
[sup][@webboysurf] & [@Skai][/sup]

[sub][color=gray][b]Player's Choice[/b][/color][/sub]
[color=silver][sup][h3][b]L O R O R A[/b][/h3][/sup][/color]
[sup][@Lord Wraith] & [@Melissa][/sup]
[color=2c2c2c]__________________________[/color][/center][/cell][cell][color=gray][sub][b]GM's Choice:[/b] [color=white]Raven (Rory Tyler x Haven Barnes) - [@webboysurf] & [@Skai][/color][/sub]
[sub][b]Player's Choice:[/b] [color=white]Lorora (Lorcán Roth x Aurora Mitchell) - [@Lord Wraith] & [@Melissa][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]The 'Best Ship Award' is given to a pair of characters who display exceptional chemistry, and compatibility. They are who you genuinely sit there and cheer whenever they're on the page together. These two characters are each other's endgame, their ride or die and you can't get enough of their highs, lows and otherwise cutesy antics.

For Episode 1, the 'ship' or relationship that saw the most momentum and cheering we found to be the pairing of Rory Tyler and Haven Barnes affectionately referred to as Raven. Rory and Haven had plenty of little moments throughout this arc culminating in the pair sealing the deal intimately and putting any fears of will they or won't they to rest as both have openly communicated a desire to be together moving forward.[/i][/quote][/indent][/color]
[b]Honorable Mentions:[/b]
[color=gray][sub][b]Wraith's Choice:[/b] [color=white]Kory (Katja Kruger x Rory Tyler) - [@Zoldyck] & [@webboysurf][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]Subtly hinted at through IC, Katja's attraction to Rory and Rory's understated mutual attraction is a fun ship to watch. While Raven might have firmly set sail, I am still rooting for more Kory moments as Rory and Katja continue to interact sharing a common love of athletics and competition. Plenty of time for things to yet change and develop and this is one of the more interesting pairings to watch for. Both are incredibly positive people, I love the emotionally manipulative side of Katja and how she could expertly play Rory like a fiddle if given the confidence or motivation to do so.[/i][/quote][/indent][sub][b]Roman's Choice:[/b] [color=white]Lamma (Lorcán Roth x Amma Cahors) - [@Lord Wraith] & [@Rockette][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]The good-guy puppy-dog jock getting his worldview handed back to him with a big helping of 'go fuck yourself', only for that to turn into pure sexual tension and the big scary troubled girl slowly realizing she maybe could use a little bit of soppy optimism in her life? Yeah, that's crack to me. I can only wonder who wins out - does Lorcán break through Amma's cynicism and soften her heart, or does Amma's vengeance-driven worldview bring Lorcán into the fold as a co-conspirator?[/i][/quote][/indent][/color][/cell][/row][row][cell][center][b]Best Character Dynamic:[/b]

[img]https://i.imgur.com/ELC2m1L.png[/img]
[sub][color=gray][b]GM's Choice[/b][/color][/sub]
[color=silver][sup][h3][b]A M M A[/b][/h3][/sup][sup][h3][b]&[/b][/h3][/sup][sup][h3][b]K A T J A[/b][/h3][/sup][/color]
[sup][@Rockette] & [@Zoldyck][/sup]

[sub][color=gray][b]Player's Choice[/b][/color][/sub]
[color=silver][sup][h3][b]A M M A[/b][/h3][/sup][sup][h3][b]&[/b][/h3][/sup][sup][h3][b]K A T J A[/b][/h3][/sup][/color]
[sup][@Rockette] & [@Zoldyck][/sup]
[color=silver][sup][h3][b]H A R P E R[/b][/h3][/sup][sup][h3][b]&[/b][/h3][/sup][sup][h3][b]H A V E N[/b][/h3][/sup][/color]
[sup][@Qia] & [@Skai][/sup]
[color=silver][sup][h3][b]L O R C Á N[/b][/h3][/sup][sup][h3][b]&[/b][/h3][/sup][sup][h3][b]R O R Y[/b][/h3][/sup][/color]
[sup][@Lord Wraith] & [@webboysurf][/sup]
[color=2c2c2c]__________________________[/color][/center][/cell][cell][color=gray][sub][b]GM's Choice:[/b] [color=white]Amma Cahors & Katja Kruger - [@Rockette] & [@Zoldyck][/color][/sub]
[sub][b]Player's Choice:[/b] [color=white]Amma Cahors & Katja Kruger - [@Rockette] & [@Zoldyck][/color][/sub]
[sub][color=2c2c2c][b]Player's Choice:[/b][/color] [color=white]Harper Baxter & Haven Barnes - [@Qia] & [@Skai][/color][/sub]
[sub][color=2c2c2c][b]Player's Choice:[/b][/color] [color=white]Lorcán Roth & Rory Tyler - [@Lord Wraith] & [@webboysurf][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]The 'Best Character Dynamic Award' is given to the characters and players who have presented a well-developed dynamic between two characters outside of romantic which is covered by the 'Best Ship Award'. This dynamic can be friendly, a rivalry or just two or more characters with really great chemistry but no romantic inclination. 

That all said, despite Katja having an unrequited crush on Amma, the two have one of the best dynamics in the RP thus far. A near-perfect yin-yang with both having layers that go beyond the stereotypical light and dark casting of the dynamic. Rockette and Zoldyck have produced some of the best content using the strength of this pairing and heading into Episode 2 with the fallout of their last collab will definitely be interesting.[/i][/quote][/indent][/color]
[b]Honorable Mentions:[/b]
[color=gray][sub][b]Wraith's Choice:[/b] [color=white]Harper Baxter & Haven Barnes - [@Qia] & [@Skai][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]These two have been near inseparable the entire first episode and while they haven't necessarily contributed the same level of drama as Katja and Amma, Harper and Haven have navigated a side plot which enhanced the overall narrative and gave added weight and threat to the presence of the Foundation on the P.R.C.U. Campus. Beyond that, the two are genuine friends who have each other's backs and are nothing but supportive. A very solid and wholesome friendship that I have found a breath of fresh air.[/i][/quote][/indent][sub][b]Roman's Choice:[/b] [color=white]Andrew 'Banjo' Olyphant & Calliope de Léon - [@Hound55] & [@PatientBean][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]Ships aside, there was some flirting and unsteady-romance in the first iteration between this returning pair, and I've really enjoyed seeing how Hound and Bean have flipped that early potential into a solid, foundational long-term relationship, that's shown to have changed both characters, and provided the game with a proper 'Beta Couple' to compliment the multiple burgeoning couples springing up everywhere else. [/i][/quote][/indent][/color][/cell][/row][row][cell][center][b]Best Supporting Cast:[/b]

[img]https://i.imgur.com/ujTiytR.png[/img]
[sub][color=gray][b]GM's Choice[/b][/color][/sub]
[color=silver][sup][h3][b]B A N J O[/b][/h3][/sup][/color]
[sup][@Hound55][/sup]

[sub][color=gray][b]Player's Choice[/b][/color][/sub]
[color=silver][sup][h3][b]B A N J O[/b][/h3][/sup][/color]
[sup][@Hound55][/sup]
[color=2c2c2c]__________________________[/color][/center][/cell][cell][color=gray][sub][b]GM's Choice:[/b] [color=white]Andrew 'Banjo' Olyphant - [@Hound55][/color][/sub]
[sub][b]Player's Choice:[/b] [color=white]Andrew 'Banjo' Olyphant - [@Hound55][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]The 'Best Supporting' is given to the player and character who you feel has the most engaging supporting cast in terms of relevance to the story, their impact to the character and their narrative and in turn to influence to the broader game and other players. These are characters outside of the main POV who have appeared in the IC and need not be limited only to those listed on a character sheet.

Hound55 has fleshed out the world surrounding Banjo with a colourful cast of characters ranging from the enigmatic butler to Banjo's roommates and to the various students Banjo interacts with. These supporting characters leave the reader wanting to know more about them, who they are and where they fit into the world while simultaneously enhancing the story of the character they're supporting.[/i][/quote][/indent][/color]
[b]Honorable Mentions:[/b]
[color=gray][sub][b]Wraith's Choice:[/b] [color=white]Harper Baxter - [@Qia][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]From the first flashback featuring Siera, Harper's sister stole the scene. I often mentally compare their dynamic to that of Koriand'r and Kormand'r from Teen Titans and I love the rivalry-laden love the pair have for each other. I don't know how or when it'll happen, but I am interested to see if Sierra shows up in the IC properly and what trouble she'll bring with her.[/i][/quote][/indent][sub][b]Roman's Choice:[/b] [color=white]Lorcán Roth - [@Lord Wraith][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]With Lorcán's life so closely tied to PRCU and Dundas Island it was inevitable that his surrounding family and friends would guest-star alongside him, but between Ripley's delightful introduction in Lorcán's very first post, to his father Aiden's sage advice, to the members of Firebird and even the surprise appearance from our very own timeline-hopping ex-Chancellor, Wraith's utilization of NPCs to flesh out Lorcán's life and the world around him have been brilliant every time. [/i][/quote][/indent][/color][/cell][/row][row][cell][center][b]Best Post:[/b]

[img]https://i.imgur.com/jpoM5vy.png[/img]
[sub][color=gray][b]GM's Choice[/b][/color][/sub]
[color=silver][sup][h3][b]1 . 0 5 0[/b][/h3][/sup][/color]
[sup][@Rockette][/sup]

[sub][color=gray][b]Player's Choice[/b][/color][/sub]
[color=silver][sup][h3][b]1 . 0 2 2[/b][/h3][/sup][/color]
[sup][@Rockette][/sup]
[color=2c2c2c]__________________________[/color][/center][/cell][cell][color=gray][sub][b]GM's Choice:[/b] [color=white]1.050 immortal - [@Rockette][/color][/sub]
[sub][b]Player's Choice:[/b] [color=white]1.022 within & without - [@Rockette][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]The 'Best Post' is given to the player and post that was found to be overall the pinnacle of the current episode. Did it break the tension with its humourous antics at the right time? Did it bring the characters closer together? Was it full of insightful reflection or did it extrapolate on previously unknown elements of that character's backstory and how it ties to the greater overarching narrative?

While Rockette's posts are all standouts, 'immortal' truly introduces the dynamic between Amma and the Foundation. The box is the first instance of a mystery object being handed to a character and the post itself does an excellent job of capturing the intrigue and mystery of where Amma's loyalties really lie. Is she a Foundation spy? Or is she merely a girl running from a past that has caught up? All excellent questions we are looking forward to finding out the answers to as the story progresses.[/i][/quote][/indent][/color]
[b]Honorable Mentions:[/b]
[color=gray][sub][b]Wraith's Choice:[/b] [color=white]1.046 Calm Before the Storm - [@Melissa][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]'Calm Before the Storm' is a great character piece that explores the inner workings of Aurora's mind while enhancing her relationship with Lorcán. It's not a flashy post or one that relies on gimmicks or MacGuffins, but I find it to be a post with a lot of heart that reveals a lot about not only its central POV character but also, those closest to her. Melissa's writing is consistently good, and I could have chosen any of her posts, but this one sits in a special place for me.[/i][/quote][/indent][sub][b]Roman's Choice:[/b] [color=white]1.077 And You're Gone - [@webboysurf][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]I talked about the depth of Rory's character above, but for me this was the post that really brought Rory home for me personally and probably the reason he was my honorable mention for the Breakout Character category in the first place. It's all well and good playing the resident himbo, but to take a character who for the most part is 'well-meaning but ultimately just a bit thick' and to show the inner turmoil, the constant self-doubt and double-guessing, the build-up of micro-embarrassments, painted a deeper picture of Rory than I had given him credit for. The post opened my eyes to Rory's inner vulnerabilities despite his cheery, optimistic facade, and brought him to life as a fully-realized character with emotional depth. Bravo![/i][/quote][/indent][/color][/cell][/row][row][cell][center][b]Best Post Title:[/b]

[img]https://i.imgur.com/L6LFrpM.png[/img]
[sub][color=gray][b]GM's Choice[/b][/color][/sub]
[color=silver][sup][h3][b]1 . 0 6 3[/b][/h3][/sup][/color]
[sup][@Skai][/sup]

[sub][color=gray][b]Player's Choice[/b][/color][/sub]
[color=silver][sup][h3][b]1 . 0 6 3[/b][/h3][/sup][/color]
[sup][@Skai][/sup]
[color=2c2c2c]__________________________[/color][/center][/cell][cell][color=gray][sub][b]GM's Choice:[/b] [color=white]1.063 ...Gets the Worm? - [@Skai][/color][/sub]
[sub][b]Player's Choice:[/b] [color=white]1.063 ...Gets the Worm? - [@Skai][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]The 'Best Post Title Award' is given to the player and post whose title elicited the best reaction. Was it a clever title? Funny? Maybe the post title was incredibly insightful or maybe it was just your favourite song. This category is to applaud those whose titles captured your attention or affection.

Skai consistently has titled her posts using bird puns, but this one took the cake due in part to following a post called 'The Early Bird' and the less-than-subtle innuendo of the titular worm given the content of the post itself. It's a clever form of humour that is effortlessly funny rather than a long post title that's trying too hard.[/i][/quote][/indent][/color]
[b]Honorable Mentions:[/b]
[color=gray][sub][b]Wraith's Choice:[/b] [color=white]1.016 I Could Use A Drink - [@Melissa][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]'I Could Use A Drink' is a snarky title that perfectly captures Aurora's overwhelmed state of mind given the events surrounding the post and her desire to numb and escape the situation. It's dry humour and perfectly on brand for the character making it easily my honorary vote.[/i][/quote][/indent][sub][b]Roman's Choice:[/b] [color=white]1.053 A Matter of a Pionion - [@Skai][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]Post titles come in a range of flavours, from minimalist to referential to profound. Sometimes they're just bird puns, and I enjoyed this one as particularly clever with some homophonic wordplay to boot.[/i][/quote][/indent][/color][/cell][/row][row][cell][center][b]Best Flashback:[/b]

[img]https://i.imgur.com/YE97oOV.png[/img]
[sub][color=gray][b]GM's Choice[/b][/color][/sub]
[color=silver][sup][h3][b]1. 0 4 4[/b][/h3][/sup][/color]
[sup][@Qia][/sup]

[sub][color=gray][b]Player's Choice[/b][/color][/sub]
[color=silver][sup][h3][b]1 . 0 4 4[/b][/h3][/sup][/color]
[sup][@Qia][/sup]
[color=2c2c2c]__________________________[/color][/center][/cell][cell][color=gray][sub][b]GM's Choice:[/b] [color=white]1.044 Maybe She Likes Her Illusions - [@Qia][/color][/sub]
[sub][b]Player's Choice:[/b] [color=white]1.044 Maybe She Likes Her Illusions - [@Qia][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]The 'Best Flashback Award' is given to the post and player that contains an insightful or impactful flashback to a previous time outside of the current happenings of the IC. Maybe this flashback shed light on why the character has a deep-rooted fear of rejection, maybe it illuminated why that character has a verbal tic or perhaps it was the meet-cute of two budding lovers. Whatever the contents, this flashback found its way into the hearts or minds of the readers and continues to leave a lasting impact.

Qia's flashback in 'Maybe She Likes Her Illusions' is a very strong entry into the IC and was a real treat to read. The first introduction of Sierra to the narrative proper, the flashback contains both intrigue and heartwarming as the sisters reminisce about a time spent in a closet during a thunderstorm while Sierra also drops the bomb on Harper that their parents didn't die in an accident. We are very much looking forward to seeing the payoff of this flashback in the IC.[/i][/quote][/indent][/color]
[b]Honorable Mentions:[/b]
[color=gray][sub][b]Wraith's Choice:[/b] [color=white]1.073 The Scenic Route - [@Melissa][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]'The Scenic Route' is a great flashback that shows Aurora's life prior to P.R.C.U. and illuminates why the girl is never without her headphones. It's a terrific insight to the character and a heartbreaking look at her home life before the island that adds perspective to her current relationships and views on life and their future.[/i][/quote][/indent][sub][b]Roman's Choice:[/b] [color=white]1.094 Dreaming While Awake - [@Hound55][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]Banjo in-universe can, has been, and delights in being, a pain in the arse at times, across both iterations of the guy, and has plenty mystery of his own, but it's always a pleasure to visit his history in his homeland and see some of the other lives he's crossed paths with, slowly piecing together his backstory and tracing his movements across the globe. 1.094 was particularly beautiful, with a wondrous aboriginal tale told alongside gorgeous imagery and showing that there are actually kindred spirits out there for Banjo, and when they connect it can be quite charming. We can only hope that Banjo aligns similarly to the rest of Blackjack eventually.[/i][/quote][/indent][/color][/cell][/row][row][cell][center][b]Best Collaboration:[/b]

[img]https://i.imgur.com/CQoR5x1.png[/img]
[sub][color=gray][b]GM's Choice[/b][/color][/sub]
[color=silver][sup][h3][b]1 . 1 0 6 / 1 0 7[/b][/h3][/sup][/color]
[sup][@Rockette] & [@Zoldyck][/sup]

[sub][color=gray][b]Player's Choice[/b][/color][/sub]
[color=silver][sup][h3][b]1 . 1 0 6 / 1 0 7[/b][/h3][/sup][/color]
[sup][@Rockette] & [@Zoldyck][/sup]
[color=2c2c2c]__________________________[/color][/center][/cell][cell][color=gray][sub][b]GM's Choice:[/b] [color=white]1.106 & 1.107 vore - [@Rockette] & [@Zoldyck][/color][/sub]
[sub][b]Player's Choice:[/b] [color=white]1.106 & 1.107 vore - [@Rockette] & [@Zoldyck][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]The 'Best Collaboration Award' is given to the post and players involved in crafting a collaborative narrative that goes beyond the regular back-and-forth posting of forum RPing. A well-crafted collaborative post should read as though it has a single author but artfully capture the interaction between two player characters and enhance both of their direct narratives, developments and the long-term relationships between those involved in the collaboration. 

'vore' subverted expectations when it was posted. Following a spree of romance-focused posts, 'vore' instead brought conflict to the IC with Amma's pent-up frustrations boiling over the surface and scalding Katja as the pair share a tent. I am definitely looking forward to the impact this post has on the IC moving forward as both characters walk away from the heavy conversations bearing fresh wounds.[/i][/quote][/indent][/color]
[b]Honorable Mentions:[/b]
[color=gray][sub][b]Wraith's Choice:[/b] [color=white]1.091 The Lonely Hearts Club - [@Melissa] & [@Qia][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]'The Lonely Hearts Club' is another great example of the fantastic character work done by Melissa and Qia as Aurora and Harper end up having a little heart-to-heart about their relationship woes set up against the back drop of the very eventful first day of the semester. Both characters walk away from the collaboration with new perspectives on their relationships and it is followed by some interesting interactions spurred on by the words exchanged between the two characters.[/i][/quote][/indent][sub][b]Roman's Choice:[/b] [color=white]1.075 I Want to Reconcile the Violence & 1.076 in your heart - [@Lord Wraith] & [@Rockette][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]Probably not a surprise, if you take a look at the 'Best Ship' category above. The bones of the relationship were there early on, but this is truly when the fire kicks up for Lamma-stans like myself. Imagery and the debut proper of power-mingling proper aside, it's also a wonderful reflection of both writers and their characters, and while it was far from the first collaborative post in the game, it was certainly a highlight (hence my honorable mention) and since then we've had a chain of equally brilliant collabs, showing off just how much we're really capable of pushing ourselves and each other to bring our A-games.[/i][/quote][/indent][/color][/cell][/row][row][cell][center][b]Most Memorable Moment:[/b]

[img]https://i.imgur.com/0yTgxe7.png[/img]
[sub][color=gray][b]GM's Choice[/b][/color][/sub]
[color=silver][sup][h3][b]1 . 0 1 8[/b][/h3][/sup][/color]
[sup][@webboysurf][/sup]

[sub][color=gray][b]Player's Choice[/b][/color][/sub]
[color=silver][sup][h3][b]1 . 0 7 5 / 0 7 6[/b][/h3][/sup][/color]
[sup][@Lord Wraith] & [@Rockette][/sup]
[color=silver][sup][h3][b]1 . 1 0 6 / 1 0 7[/b][/h3][/sup][/color]
[sup][@Rockette] & [@Zoldyck][/sup]
[color=2c2c2c]__________________________[/color][/center][/cell][cell][color=gray][sub][b]GM's Choice:[/b] [color=white]1.018 My Own Worst Enemy. Rory tries to help, but makes things awkward instead.  - [@webboysurf][/color][/sub]
[sub][b]Player's Choice:[/b] [color=white]1.075 &1.076 Lorcán and Amma's powers mingle. - [@Lord Wraith] & [@Rockette][/color][/sub]
[sub][color=2c2c2c][b]Player's Choice:[/b][/color] [color=white]1.106 & 1.107 Katja's heart is broken by Amma's attack. - [@Rockette] & [@Zoldyck][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]The 'Most Memorable Moment Award' is given to the post and players who set a fire in the social server with conversation, reactions and just generally put the dominos in motion with a post that did something so well, horrific or even just meme-worthy that it inspired numerous posts after it. This is a moment that stood out, when you think of this roleplay, this is the moment you keep coming back to. When share the game with your friends, this is the post you wait eagerly for them to read.

To that end, we have chosen 1.018 'My Own Worst Enemy' where Rory in his best effort to help Lorcán spit it out, asks Aurora to the dance. This action leads to a very humorous scene that is not only enjoyable to watch unfold but establishes several character quirks, tics and other aspects of their personality that carry forward. Rory's fumble with words and not thinking ahead of his mouth cements a very large part of his character and is later repeated, though with much better success, when he asks Haven to 'sleep' with him. The scene also establishes Calliope's obligation to mother the group, Banjo's status as an apathetic outcast, Haven, Mei and Katja's feelings for Rory along with Lorcán's clumsiness and Aurora's fear of change.[/i][/quote][/indent][/color]
[b]Honorable Mentions:[/b]
[color=gray][sub][b]Wraith's Choice:[/b] [color=white]1.060 We Get By Just Fine. Rory asks Haven to sleep with him. - [@webboysurf][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]Arguably, this moment is just the extension of the above GM selection, but I do think it has enough merit to stand on its own and it has its own share of consequences and ripples that it caused both in the IC and OOC. The best part of this particular moment is that it ultimately led to the cementing of the 'Raven' ship and some great heart-to-hearts with other characters along with some inner and outer conflict for Rory.[/i][/quote][/indent][sub][b]Roman's Choice:[/b] [color=white]1.042 Trapped. Amma and Lorcán's powers mingle for the first time. - [@Lord Wraith] & [@Rockette][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]Okay, blatant ship favoritism aside, this is my pick because it introduced and provided an early teaser on a Hype-verse concept never-before-seen - the intertwining of two separate people's powers. While a later collab would truly show-off quite what this meant, this early teaser thrilled me. I've watched Wraith work on his opus for nearly my entire Guild career, and we're always chatting about this or that, what can we tweak here, how about trying something there, etc etc; but it's still exciting when something brand new comes out of Wraith's work, especially done so organically through the IC. [/i][/quote][/indent][/color][/cell][/row][row][cell][center][b]Best World Building:[/b]

[img]https://i.imgur.com/6Q0RohJ.png[/img]
[sub][color=gray][b]GM's Choice[/b][/color][/sub]
[color=silver][sup][h3][b]R O C K E T T E[/b][/h3][/sup][/color]
[sup][@Rockette][/sup]

[sub][color=gray][b]Player's Choice[/b][/color][/sub]
[color=silver][sup][h3][b]L O R D   W R A I T H[/b][/h3][/sup][/color]
[sup][@Lord Wraith][/sup]
[color=2c2c2c]__________________________[/color][/center][/cell][cell][color=gray][sub][b]GM's Choice:[/b] [color=white][@Rockette][/color][/sub]
[sub][b]Player's Choice:[/b] [color=white][@Lord Wraith][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]The 'Best World Building Award' is given to the player who has opted to build on the game's existing lore, adding their own spin and perspective to it and creating new ideas that can be adapted to the game and world as a whole.

With Amma coming from the Foundation, Rockette's contributions to the RP have allowed us to explore that angle differently than we might have without a player character in the Foundation. There has been a lot more interaction, planning and expanding to do with the Foundation that ultimately has helped craft them from more than P.R.C.U.'s Evil Twin and I'm excited continuing forward to seeing both how Rockette continues to challenge us and help grow the lore and the world of the game.[/i][/quote][/indent][/color]
[b]Honorable Mentions:[/b]
[color=gray][sub][b]Wraith's Choice:[/b] [color=white][@Roman][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]Frankly none of this would be possible without Roman and no one has their hands deeper in the lore of P.R.C.U. and the Hyperverse overall than Roman does. But while most of those contributions would be exempt from these awards, Roman also does a fantastic job of building the world with Gil as the focal lens. I probably never would have touched upon Hyperhumans in Hollywood let alone a Hyperhuman version of SAG, but Roman has expanded that world and found a way to also bring in some fun lore from previous attempts at this world.[/i][/quote][/indent][sub][b]Roman's Choice:[/b] [color=white][@Zoldyck][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]With Wraith's rich tapestry (read: 95-page google-doc lore-dump) for PRCU and the world of the Hype-verse, it can be a little daunting to come in and put your own stamp on it. Trying to insert your own character into such a sprawling world is at-times intimidating, but Katja's backstory of anti-Hype riots - neatly allegorical for, if not outright parallel to, South Africa's real-life unpleasant history of Apartheid and racism - puts a unique spin on the girl, as well as embedding her deeply with troubled cultural hang-ups.[/i][/quote][/indent][/color][/cell][/row][row][cell][center][b]Most Valuable Player:[/b]

[img]https://i.imgur.com/Wj8XqpR.png[/img]
[sub][color=gray][b]GM's Choice[/b][/color][/sub]
[color=silver][sup][h3][b]Q I A[/b][/h3][/sup][/COLOR]
[sup][@Qia][/sup]

[sub][color=gray][b]Player's Choice[/b][/color][/sub]
[color=silver][sup][h3][b]R O C K E T T E[/b][/h3][/sup][sup][h3][b]&[/b][/h3][/sup][sup][h3][b]S K A I[/b][/h3][/sup][/color]
[sup][@Rockette] & [@Skai][/sup]
[color=2c2c2c]__________________________[/color][/center][/cell][cell][color=gray][sub][b]GM's Choice:[/b] [color=white][@Qia][/color][/sub]
[sub][b]Player's Choice:[/b] [color=white][@Rockette] & [@Skai][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]The 'MVP Award' or the 'Most Valuable Player' award is given to player who has gone above in beyond in their role as both a player and contributor to the roleplay. This person not only regularly posts in the RPs, but incites others to posts, regularly contributes to collaborations, or helps others with their posts, graphics or just brainstorming. They're a constant in the social server and bring a lot of enthusiasm to the game.

As almost everyone here has had the chance to experience, Qia is a highly collaborative player and has been responsible for both helping drive and enhancing several narratives throughout the first episode including the investigation being conducted between Haven and Harper. In addition to their constant, consistent contributions to the IC, Qia is a friendly face in the Discord and almost always starts the day with a cheerful greeting while participating in nearly every conversation. They've been a valuable addition to this roleplay.[/i][/quote][/indent][/color]
[b]Honorable Mentions:[/b]
[color=gray][sub][b]Wraith's Choice:[/b] [color=white][@Rockette][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]Rockette has been an invaluable member of the P.R.C.U. community, the character of Amma has lent herself naturally to the direction of the overarching narrative while Rockette herself has provided numerous graphics and banners for players and collaborations alike. She has been a proof-reader and a sounding board for me personally and an all-around asset to have in the game.[/i][/quote][/indent][sub][b]Roman's Choice:[/b] [color=white][@Skai][/color][/sub]

[indent][quote][i]Delightful in the discord, highly active in the IC, and collaborative to a fault. Haven is a wonderful character, well-suited to the setting, and her activities both IC and OOC have pushed the RP forwards at quite the pace, with dynamics, relationships, and even sub-plots spawning out of her apparently-endless appetite for creativity.[/i][/quote][/indent][/color][/cell][/row][/table][/COLOR]