Winter 2008 TRIBE AWARDS

Time once for the KTDARPG Council of Tribes TRIBE AWARDS. There's no better way to say "thanks!" for all the work our players have done while tipping our hats to the great show that gave us our start. Everyone continues to do a GREAT JOB in a game that keeps getting more complex, dramaticand riveting!

Here are game highlights since July 2007--standout scenes, character moments & accomplishments--from the Keep the Dream Alive rpg.

...and the winners are...

AMULET AWARD goes right back to "Fort River After Dark." Breaking the story about underground slavery in Fort River...that was hard core and took guts.

ANONYMOUS BARTENDER AWARD--remember the bartender dude who tried to give Lex up when he was in disguise in Ebony's holding cell? The Council thought that was a perfect match for Blood, who seems to always land on his feet.

BRADY AWARD for most innocent character goes to Pink. Taken into slavery and waiting on her rescuer...we have faith.

BRAY AWARD for "what the hell do I do now?"--there was a lot of debate but Scarecrow, this one's yours. You've been drifting since you walked away from the Misfits. Time to pick a direction and go with it.

BRAY & SALENE AWARD for "is this love meant to be or what?" goes to Eris & Ace. C'mon, you guys keep dancing around it...but just like Bray & Salene, a love that isn't acted on can be forgotten as life moves on.

DAL AWARD for a supreme act of self-sacrifice is given to Carossa. He would have given his life to save Pink from Saint's goons. At least...we think he's still alive?

DEMON DOG AWARD for uncaring, unfeeling brute force goes to Urick. 'Nuff said.

EBONY AWARD for exotic beauty that you'll NEVER be able to predict, given to the only one who meets that description--congratulations, Blackrose.

JAY AWARD for being irresistible to the ladies is given to Vincent. The chick-squad may want him, but Valentine's got him...at least for now.

KC AWARD for having whatever you want, when you want it--Saber, this one's yours. And now that you got a store? We're thinking the deals will only get better.

LEX "THIS IS THE PLACE" AWARD was brought out of mothballs because of just one man. Vincent, your stage presence & performances deserve the recognition. Bravo.

LEX & TAISAN AWARD for best romantic moment--VERY hotly contested. The Council debated DAYS on this one & finally agreed to a split decision: Villa & Marionette (that glowing moss was killer) and Jade & Zero (dancing until dawn with fairy lights and violins...yeah...).

MAY AWARD for strong girl making stupid decisions goes to Maggie. She had to be strong to last in slavery as long as she did, but it was totally stupid the way she related to Johnny. Get him back, girl--now!

MEGA AWARD for Great Manipulator can only go to Ace. For whatever reason, every move he makes has an ulterior motive you gotta look for. We don't judge his motives, just wait along with the rest to see what he's gonna do next.

MOUSE AWARD for gentle soul...given this time to Krystal. She's holding up under really difficult circumstances with Jason gone.

POWER & CHAOS AWARD, PART 1--the "power" part goes to Rio. What can we say? He switched the power on. Now we're waiting to see where this one leads.

POWER & CHAOS AWARD, PART 2--the "chaos" part goes to...well, there was finally a compromise split decision. This award is shared by Blasko for the 100's "organized chaos" and Villa for chaos uniquely her own--and weirdly intensified now that she's a girl in love!

PRIDE AWARD for natural talent goes right back to Oliver. Take that bow away from him and we don't know what he'll do. But with it, he seems unstoppable.

RUBY AWARD for entrepreneurial spirit goes to Valentine. From Crown Street to Industrial Way, Home to the Mirage, she's got the touch. The best part is, this girl also has a heart. We're thinking her success will be good for the whole city.

RYAN AWARD for sweet, dependable, stand-up guy goes straight back to Johnny Ohm. He may get angry & confused but there's no question he's one of the good ones.

SALENE AWARD for she who mothers us all goes to--we've been here before. This award belongs with Lady Arianna. Whether it's her own tribe of Misfits or kids on the street who need a hand, she's right there. Nobody does it better.

TAISAN AWARD goes to the mysterious Nightshade, who shares both Taisan's knowledge of herbal lore and her aura of "what will she do next?"

TEENAGE-CLOE AWARD for rapidly developing teen-aged angst stays right where it's always been, with Lily. The attitude just keeps growing. Now that she's got a job, who knows how far she can go!

TRIBE FLASHBACK AWARD goes to Prince & Ace. The flashbacks they set up going back to Fort River High added a totally new dimension to the game. Nicely done, guys.

TRIBE STYLE AWARD for best makeup goes to Hawk, the epitome of what a tribe member is and looks like. From her glass eye to her facial markings to her distinctive clothes...this woman IS the ultimate River Rat.

TRUDY AWARD for "brainwash me now, please!" goes to Cecily. She let herself be used by Saint in his slavery scheme...now she's letting Tristan turn her into a good little slave-wife. Kinda sad, but we can always hope she snaps out of it eventually.

ZOOT AWARD for most untimely death...well, we don't understand why he offed himself. He was nice to Maggie when she needed it. This award goes to Stiff.

ZOOT & EBONY AWARD for absolutely craziest couple--they had some pretty stiff competition but the award goes right back to Villa & Marionette. The closer they get, the crazier they get and we couldn't ask for better.

ZOOT LIVES! AWARD for best evil mastermind--again VERY heavy debate and a lot of fantastic candidates, but the award goes to Tristan. We don't know what's coming next but we know it's bound to be...icky.

Congratulations to all our winners!
If you were disappointed with this round?
There's always next time--lots of game still to get through!

-Chyna