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We have 8 candidates for each of the 2 categories for the Hall of Fame for 2010.  This is the last year that we will be making an exception to the rules and allow 3 people from each category to be elected.

After the election, all 6 people will be in one combined group of Hall of Famers, where they will join our 4 inductees from last year (Rob Anderson, Justin Alstad, Ron Sias, and Chris Bany).  They are simply separated below to display their various contributions.  I would appreciate all input onto this thread being positive.  Please state why you voted FOR someone, not why you DIDN'T vote for someone.

Players:
Keith Bartram – [T1-2p (x3)] - Winning Redemption's biggest event at nats every time he went.
Joshua Hey – [T2-2p, T2-mp (x2)] - 4th place overall RNRS when he left the game.  One of only 3 players to place in the top 3 at Nats in 3 different events in the same year.
Gabe Isbell – [T1-2p (x2), T2-2p, Teams] - Only player to win both 2-player events at the same Nats.  He has dominated, his decks have been copied, and cards have been created to stop him, Elder
Eric Kimmons – [T2-2p (x2), T2-mp (x2)] - Only player ever to win 4 Nats in a row.  One of 2 players who have won at 4 different Nats at all.
Eric "creative middle names" Largent - [T2-2p] - finished in the top 3 at Nats 7 years in a row, Elder
Tim Maly – [T1-2p (x2), T2-2p] - Consistently at the top for many years, and helping create the "new REG", Elder
Sam Nurge – [Sealed, Booster] - Winning the two "random" events in the same year, proving it isn't quite so random
Tyler Stevens - Consistent winner over the last 5 years as evidenced by being in the top 30 RNRS points of all time.

Contributors:
Mike Berkenpas – Author and Keeper of the REG, Elder
Roy Cruz – the Heart of Redemption, Nats host, Elder
Doug Gray – Artist, original owner of 3LG, Elder
Bryon Hake – Primary card designer, Nats host, Elder, 2x Nats winner [T2-2p]
John Michaliszyn – Nats host, Creation Festival Guru, Elder
Stephen Schaefer – Creator and manager of the Storehouse, Overlord of the online forum, Nats host, Elder
Kevin Shride - Elder, Nats winner [T2-2p]
Bill Voight - Creator and manager of Redemption Camp, Creator and host of the "Annual T2 Only Tournament"

Tyler Stevens:The best type two player alive IMO.
Eric Largent:The most generus Redeption player that'v met. Also a de-throned legend who still can rock'n roll!
Gabe Isbell:THE juggernuat of our time people.


Gray:Angel's Sword
Voight:from what I'v heard he's very Genereus(Sp?)
Mike Berkenpas:He wrote the REG!!!!!

    I voted for these.

Players -
Gabe Isbell- generosity, humbleness and unique ability to see into the game. (don't know how else to explain it)
Eric Largent - a name that inspired me to start dabbling in T2 and see what I could do.
Tim Maly - a willingness to post a ruling with the reasoning behind it and stand by it, through reasoning, though it may be controversial.

Contributors -
Mike Berkenpas - Because without the REG......well, I'll say no more.
Roy Cruz - Heart goes a loooooooonnnnnggggggg way.
Stephen Schaefer - Without order, chaos would result.



Godspeed,
Mike

Why isn't Justin Alstad on the list?

The only one I've known personally is John Michaliszyn, and I certainly vote for him.  He's the one who got me into Redemption, and helped me out immensely.

I'm not sure if it would be fair of me to vote, as my vote would be very biased towards the few people I have actually met (2 people on the players list and 1 on the contributors list). Is that alright?

Everyone is allowed to vote.  However, if you are unfamiliar with some of these people I would encourage you to read some of the comments of the people who voted for them to get a better picture for who they are.  Some of the names even have links to a larger write-up of them (hopefully Tim will write some more this year).

Quote from: TheHobbit13 on July 04, 2010, 10:46:06 AM

Why isn't Justin Alstad on the list?

He was the first one to the hall.

He actually entered at the same time as Rob Anderson, Ron Sias, and Chris Bany.  But the point remains that he's already in

The only one I've known personally is John Michaliszyn, and I certainly vote for him.  He's the one who got me into Redemption, and helped me out immensely.

Please follow the advice I gave BB above so that you can educate yourself enough to vote for a complete set of candidates.

Ill not vote for Players because I still think the list is lacking many other players who deserve to be on the list. But for Contributors ill vote for...

Doug Gray – Great guy and was a huge influence on the game in its early years.
and...
Bryon Hake – Amazing person who showed me how to play Redemption and is one of the best tourney hosts you can ever wish for. Bryon has also been the primary designer of cards and a top ruling judge for years.

You actually get to vote for 3 players and 3 contributors.  Do you really only want to vote for 2 of your 6 possible people?  I understand that there are other great players who aren't on the list this year.  But that doesn't mean that you can't find 3 players there who do deserve to be in the HoF.  Just remember to nominate those "other players" next year when we take nominations again.

Everyone is allowed to vote.  However, if you are unfamiliar with some of these people I would encourage you to read some of the comments of the people who voted for them to get a better picture for who they are.  Some of the names even have links to a larger write-up of them (hopefully Tim will write some more this year).

In that case, I will vote for:

Gabe Isbell
Eric Largent
Tim Maly

Mike Berkenpas
Doug Gray
Bill Voight

I vote for Gabe, Gil (Kimmons), and Bill

You actually get to vote for 3 people in the "Player" category AND 3 people in the "Contributor" category.  Did you really only want to use 3 of your 6 votes?

Quote from: Ring Wraith on July 05, 2010, 10:29:36 AM

I vote for Gabe, Gil (Kimmons), and Bill

You actually get to vote for 3 people in the "Player" category AND 3 people in the "Contributor" category.  Did you really only want to use 3 of your 6 votes?

I missed Roy on there. add him to my list. otherwise, no more votes.

Joshua Hey - Call it some kind of bond...as I'm another one placing top 3 in 3 categories at the same nats.
Eric Largent - Simply golden as a player and a friend!
Sam Nurge - Lots of fun to watch and a killer at Sealed categories...not bad at most other categories as well.

Mike Berkenpas
Doug Gray
Bryon Hake
SIMPLY ICONS OF THE GAME...WISH I COULD VOTE FOR 4...WOULD ADD KEVIN SHRIDE.

My votes.

Darcy

I vote for:
Isbell: He has probably had more say in what the next expansion will be than anyone but Rob by forcing their hand with his awesome decks. Oh, and he also helped cut my deck from 130something to 56 when I was a newb .
Kimmons: Just an awesome player. Owns everyone at nats.
Maly: Another awesome player, who could likely be labeled under contributor also.

Gray: Icon of the game, had a big influence.
Berkenpas: The REG is HUUUUUGGGEEEEE and IMPOOORTANNNNT.
Voight: Big force behind type 2, and brings the "fun and fellowship" part of the game to a new level.

Is that...Darcy?

Woah.