[h2]Inkarn-awards[/h2][indent]
[sub][b]◼   BEST CHARACTER CONCEPT[/b][/sub]

[indent][color=gray]I know a hectic life caused him to step away from the game, but I think conceptually speaking [@AndyC] has the most experimental and interesting concept. Between the inter-dimensional pushback against an Earth-1 Superman, the personal demons weighing him down, and an obscure entity hunting down kryptonians across space-and-time. It's all very interesting and I was curious about how Absolute's Earth was going to be effected by Kal-L's consequences.[/color][/indent]
[sub][b]◼   BEST CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT[/b][/sub]

[indent][color=gray][@Bounce] is a great character writer and his development of his corner of the universe is most definitely my favored choice for this category. Between Batson’s callbacks to McCarthyism, Eisenhower’s America, and his development being away from the planet for decades, there’s a lot to grasp here. Marvel Monday’s (and the occasional Saturdays) has kept Billy’s character have momentum and for us, as readers, to attach to how the character was, what they’ve experienced, and where they are going forward.[/color][/indent]
[sub][b]◼   BEST STORY ARC[/b][/sub]

[indent][color=gray]I know it’s yet to be finished, but I’m on the edge of my seat for [@Lord Wraith]’s “Welcome to the Masquerade”. Adding Terry McGinnis (with all of the bells and whistles) to a pseudo-modern 2019 is interesting by itself, but throwing in threats that are more psychological and horrific than Terry is used to fighting in the comics or television series intrigues me. I’m very interested how it’s going to tie in to the crisis.[/color][/indent]
[sub][b]◼   BEST POST[/b][/sub]

[indent][color=gray]There were two posts I liked standout throughout the whole season. This [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/4868485]post[/url] from [@Hexaflexagon] and this [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/4906900]post[/url] from [@Lord Wraith]. As you can see both share similar tones, while having very different content and themes. I love language like this; tones of suspense and unease. It’s some of my favorite writing to read; the audience gripping the edge of their seat as they take in the atmosphere that the writer is conveying. Both of these posts do very well here with that. They both deserve recognition.[/color] [/indent]
[sub][b]◼   BEST SUPPORTING CAST[/b][/sub]

[indent][color=gray][@Hound55]'s Blue Beetle has one of the most interesting dynamics with his supporting cast. The chemistry between Janet, Pym, and Hank is just as good as the chemistry between Hank and the business side of Kord Industries. I look forward to the character interactions and dialogue above all else, though I will say Hound's world-building (or inclusive world-building) is just as good. I'm really looking forward to seeing more mentions of Kord's business partners as well as how Kord's friendship with The Ant and The Wasp grows. Hound has such a good grasp of the character's here.[/color][/indent]
[sub][b]◼   BEST WORLD BUILDING[/b][/sub]

[indent][color=gray]Definitely [@Natty]'s Magik. With rich characters and well thought out narrative and characterization, Illyana Rasputina has one of the most filled out corners in season one. With the additions of John Constantine and Doctor Fate, and the return of Zatanna I feel like the magical corner of Absolute will be only more lively going forward. It's going to get better and better.[/color][/indent]
[sub][b]◼   BEST CROSSOVER[/b][/sub]

[indent][color=gray]We haven’t had a lot of these this season, so this just becomes a nature of what you’d prefer in a crossover. For me, the chemistry between Spider-Man and the X-Men is what wins out. [@DocTachyon] has set up a very interesting headspace for Pete while still keeping him as sarcastic, anxious, and witty. [@ComradeMaxx] has put forward a green X-Men team in a loaded world. A misunderstanding between him, Scott, and Jean led to good, snappy dialogue and some interesting introspective moments. The inexperienced and [accidentally] invasive Jean, the straight-laced Scott, the distrusting but sarcastic Pete. It was good. I wanted more. [/color][/indent]
[sub][b]◼   THE ABSOLUTE BREAKOUT CHARACTER[/b][/sub]

[indent][color=gray][@Ceta de Cloyes]’s Legion. It takes a lot for me to be convinced of a concept that I either don’t know a lot about or don’t care very much for. Ceta does the latter camp with being the breakout new face here with posts that are actually quite well-written and consistent. I was surprised by my enjoyment of the Legion considering I didn’t really care for the “amnesiac stuck-in-the-past” thing. I’m curious how Ceta develops it even more going forward in Season Two.[/color][/indent]
[sub][b]◼   THE ABSOLUTE MVP[/b][/sub]

[indent][color=gray]From start to finish, [@webboysurf] has been posting consistently since the moment he was accepted to the moment the crisis was only seven-to-fourteen days away. There’s a punchy, touch-and-go approach about the Captain America posts that are dynamic on top of this reliability to drive their character forward. Adding onto this reliability includes a two-player crossover and an eagerness to communicate both OOC and on the Discord, I don’t think there’s any other player who’s had the best contributions to the health of the game in both lanes.[/color][/indent][/indent]