AtlantaPFS Weekly Update
🎲 Volunteer Season & Venue Growth! 🌟
Greetings, Pathfinders and Starfinders! This week brings exciting opportunities to get more involved with AtlantaPFS. Volunteer registration for Dice & Diversions (January 23-25) is now open—just 8 hours of volunteering earns you a free convention badge! Whether you’re interested in GMing, helping with logistics, or supporting the organized play presence at the convention, we’d love to have you on the team.
Last Thursday marked a milestone as we successfully launched organized play at Level-Up Games Johns Creek! The inaugural session went well, and we’re excited to continue building this venue. Speaking of venue growth, we’re actively seeking organizers and coordinators for several locations. If you’ve ever thought about taking a more active role in making organized play happen in your area, now is a great time to reach out.
And yes, last night was Krampusnacht—we hope you survived the visit of the festive horned one! As we move deeper into December, convention season approaches with Anime Weekend Atlanta just over a week away. Read on for all the details!
📢 Current Announcements & Updates
🎲 Dice & Diversions Volunteer Registration Open!
Convention Dates: January 23-25, 2026
Volunteer Benefit: 8 hours of volunteering = Free convention badge!
We’re recruiting volunteers for Dice & Diversions! Whether you’re interested in GMing Pathfinder and Starfinder Society games, helping with event coordination, or supporting our organized play presence at the convention, we have opportunities available.
How to Volunteer:
- Join the GeorgiaPFS Discord if you haven’t already
- Check the Announcements channel for details and role selection instructions
- Make sure you have the Conventions & Events role selected to access the Dice & Diversions channel
- Respond on the volunteer message in the Dice & Diversions channel or DM the Venture-Officer who posted it
Important Discord Update: Role-based category and channel access is coming January 19, 2026. Make sure you have all the roles you want selected before then to ensure you maintain access to the channels that interest you!
More details at https://diceanddiversions.com/
🤝 Venue Coordinators Needed!
We’re actively seeking volunteers to help organize and coordinate games at several venues across our region. Following our successful launch at Level-Up Games Johns Creek last Thursday, we’re looking for dedicated community members who want to help make organized play happen regularly at various locations.
What does a venue coordinator do?
- Work with the venue to schedule regular game days
- Help recruit GMs for games at that location
- Coordinate with players and manage Warhorn postings
- Serve as the point of contact between the venue and the lodge
- Build and nurture the local gaming community
Interested? We welcome people with venue ideas beyond our current locations! If you’re passionate about organized play and want to help grow our community, reach out to atlantapfs@gmail.com and we’ll point you in the right direction. This is a great pathway for those interested in eventually becoming Venture-Officers!
🗺️ Appalachian Region Hub & Calendar
Don’t forget to check out the Appalachian Region Hub for organized play resources across our six-state region! The site features a regional and national calendar showing game days throughout Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia, plus regional conventions.
Traveling for work or visiting family during the holidays? Use the calendar to find games wherever you are in the Appalachian Region. The calendar continues to be updated with national and international events as well.
📅 Wednesday Game Scheduling Update
Our Wednesday games at Manuel’s Tavern are experiencing some coordination delays in getting posted to our regular 2-week advance schedule. Games will still be happening, but may appear on Warhorn on shorter notice. Please check back regularly for Wednesday updates as we work to improve our posting consistency.
🏆 Hall of Heroes
Visit our Hall of Heroes page to honor and remember those we’ve lost from our gaming community. This memorial page celebrates the lives and legacies of lodge members who are no longer with us. Check it out from the member area menu.
🆕 New to Pathfinder or Starfinder Society?
Welcome to organized play! Whether you’re brand new to tabletop RPGs or a veteran player exploring Pathfinder or Starfinder Society for the first time, we’re here to help you get started.
🤗 Safe, Welcoming Tables for All
Everyone is welcome at our tables. Pathfinder and Starfinder Society organized play is committed to providing a safe, fun, and inclusive gaming environment for all participants worldwide. Whether you’re a veteran player, a first-time gamer, young or old, regardless of background, identity, or experience level—there’s a seat at our table for you.
All Pathfinder and Starfinder Society games operate under the Paizo Organized Play Code of Conduct and Community Standards. We expect all participants—players and GMs alike—to treat each other with respect and work together to create positive, memorable gaming experiences.
We do not tolerate: harassment, discrimination, intimidation, unwelcome contact, or behavior that makes anyone feel excluded or threatened. Inappropriate conduct includes, but is not limited to, harassment or discrimination based on age, disability, ethnicity, gender or gender expression/identity, race, religion, sexuality, or any other reason.
If you experience or witness problematic behavior: Please bring it to the attention of the GM, Event Organizer, or any Venture-Officer. You can also contact your local lodge leadership, the Regional Venture-Coordinator, or report directly to Paizo at organizedplay@paizo.com. Your concerns will be taken seriously and addressed promptly.
Our commitment: These standards apply at every organized play table worldwide. We strive to resolve issues at the table level when appropriate, but we will not hesitate to remove anyone whose behavior violates our community standards. Gaming should be fun and welcoming for everyone—that’s the foundation of organized play.
Getting Started Resources:
- Read our Welcome Letter for an introduction to AtlantaPFS
- Create a free Organized Play account at paizo.com
- Browse our game schedule and sign up on Warhorn
- Join our Discord server to connect with other players
- Visit the GeorgiaPFS Forums for additional resources and discussion
- Check out the Appalachian Region Hub to see what’s happening across our six-state region
Don’t have a character yet? No problem! You can use an iconic pregenerated character to try out the game before committing to building your own. Our GMs will have pregens available at the table. If you’d prefer to create your own character, our GMs and volunteers are happy to help—just arrive a little early and let us know you’re new.
❓ Did You Know?
🎁 Achievement Points (AcP): New to Organized Play? You get 80 AcP free on your Paizo Organized Play account to spend on cool boons and character options!
📅 Schedule Changes: Our schedules are subject to change due to GM/Player availability as well as competing events at venues. The best way to keep abreast of these changes is to follow our schedule on our Warhorn event page or our Event Calendar. We attempt to schedule 2 weeks or greater in advance of the game date and to cancel 48 hours or greater in advance when we know of an issue.
💬 Connect With Us
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| AtlantaPFS Website | https://atlantapfs.org/ |
| Appalachian Region Hub | https://appaopregion.org |
| AtlantaPFS on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/groups/AtlantaPFS/ |
| @AtlantaPFS on X/Twitter | https://twitter.com/AtlantaPFS |
| AtlantaPFS on Mastodon | https://dice.camp/@atlantapfs |
| AtlantaPFS on BlueSky | https://bsky.app/profile/atlantapfs.bsky.social |
| GeorgiaPFS Shared Forums | https://gapfs.org/ |
| GeorgiaPFS Discord | https://discord.gg/CvsJcMJ |
| Warhorn | https://warhorn.net/events/atlantapfs |
📝 Feedback Forms
We value your input! Please use these forms to share your feedback and requests:
📊 End of Year Reminder: As we approach the end of 2025, we’d love to hear your thoughts on how the year went! Please take a few minutes to complete our Annual Lodge Feedback Survey. Your feedback helps us understand what’s working well and where we can improve as we plan for 2026.
| Form | Link |
|---|---|
| Lodge Survey | Annual Lodge Feedback Survey |
| Venue and Event Staff Feedback Form | Venue and Event Staff Feedback |
| Event Feedback Form | Event Feedback |
| Event or Venue Request Form | Event or Venue Request |
| Adventure Request Form | Adventure Request |
| Chronicle Sheet or Reporting Error Form | Chronicle Sheet or Reporting Error |
| GM Feedback Form | GM Feedback |
| Player Feedback Form | Player Feedback |
| Player Game Withdrawal Form | Player Game Withdrawal |
👥 Current Venture-Officers & Venues
Physical Venue Coordinators
Venue Coordinators are Venture-Agents who report to their area Venture-Lieutenant. This structure shows the chain of command for venue-related questions or concerns.
Atlanta – James R (VC)
Alex H (VL)
| Venue | Location | Coordinator |
|---|---|---|
| Level-Up Games | Dawsonville | Steve H |
| Level-Up Games | Johns Creek | TBD |
| Wally’s Retro Wonder | Cumming | Kaiser S |
Liam F (VL)
| Venue | Location | Coordinator |
|---|---|---|
| Giga-Bites Cafe | Marietta | Brienne S |
| Titan Games & Comics | Smyrna | TBD |
Will D (VL)
| Venue | Location | Coordinator |
|---|---|---|
| Hobbytown USA | Kennesaw | TBD |
| The Crazy Book Lady | Acworth | TBD* |
Will H (VL)
| Venue | Location | Coordinator |
|---|---|---|
| Manuel’s Tavern | Atlanta | Boo F, Christopher K |
Columbus – Dennis B (VC)
| Venue | Location | Coordinator |
|---|---|---|
| Moxie Games | Columbus | Dennis B |
*RVC Joel H also coordinates at The Crazy Book Lady
VTT Coordinators
| Platform | Coordinator(s) |
|---|---|
| Foundry | Alex H, James R, Dennis B |
| Discord | James R |
| Roll20 | James R, Liam F |
| Fantasy Grounds Unity | Joel H |
Lodge Officers
| Position | Officer(s) |
|---|---|
| Regional Venture-Coordinator (Appalachian Region) | Joel H |
| Venture-Captain (Atlanta) | James R |
| Venture-Captain (Columbus) | Dennis B |
| Venture-Lieutenant (Atlanta) | Alex H, Liam F, Will D, Will H |
| Venture-Agent (Atlanta) | Brienne S, Christopher K, Kaiser S, Steve H, Boo F |
Convention Coordinators
| Convention | Coordinator |
|---|---|
| Dice & Diversions | Liam F |
| MomoCon | Will D |
| Southern-Fried Gaming Expo | Liam F |
| DragonCon | Joel H (Committee: Joel H, James R, Alex H, Will H) |
🤝 Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in helping AtlantaPFS grow and thrive? We’re always looking for dedicated volunteers to help coordinate games, manage venues, assist with conventions, and more. Whether you want to GM, help with logistics, or take on a leadership role, there’s a place for you in our team.
Current Opportunities:
- Dice & Diversions Volunteers: Registration is now open for the January convention! Check the announcement above for details.
- Venue Coordinators: We’re actively seeking organizers for several venues, including our newly launched Johns Creek location. If you’re passionate about building local gaming communities, we want to hear from you!
- General Volunteers: From GMing to event planning to social media, there are always ways to contribute.
Fill out our Volunteer Form to get started, or reach out directly to atlantapfs@gmail.com with questions about venue coordination opportunities. If you’re interested in learning more about Venture-Officer roles, check out the VO Handbook.
📅 Upcoming Events
🎌 Anime Weekend Atlanta
December 18-21, 2025
Georgia World Congress Center Building C
More details at https://awa-con.com/
Join us at Anime Weekend Atlanta for organized play adventures! We’ll be running on-demand Pathfinder and Starfinder games Friday and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM with three GMs on hand. Games will be added to the AWA schedule as players express interest—no Warhorn signups needed, just show up and play!
This is a fantastic opportunity to introduce organized play to the anime gaming community, and to enjoy some great RPG sessions during the convention. Whether you’re an AWA regular or attending for the first time, stop by and roll some dice with us! Location details will be announced as we get closer to the event.
🎲 Dice & Diversions
January 23-25, 2026
More details at https://diceanddiversions.com/
Mark your calendars for Dice & Diversions in January! This fantastic gaming convention will feature Pathfinder and Starfinder Society games throughout the weekend. Volunteer registration is now open—see the announcement above for how to sign up. Just 8 hours of volunteering gets you a free convention badge!
🎬 Rocky Horror Picture Show Night
Date TBD
We’re still in discussions about organizing an AtlantaPFS social event at a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show! More details coming soon.
📅 Weekly Game Schedule December 7-13, 2025
Note: Keep an eye on Warhorn for games that may be scheduled throughout the week, particularly Wednesday games at Manuel’s Tavern! Want to see a specific adventure on the schedule? Use our Adventure Request Form to let us know!
| Day | Date | Time | Venue | Scenario and Sign-Up Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | December 9 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Foundry VTT | SFS2 1-09: Abduction |
| Wednesday | December 10 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Manuel’s Tavern (Atlanta) | SFS2 1-10: Rites of Rekindling |
| Wednesday | December 10 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Manuel’s Tavern (Atlanta) | PFS2 3-17: Dreams of a Dustbound Isle |
🎲 Until Next Week, Pathfinders!
What a time to be part of AtlantaPFS! We hope everyone survived Krampusnacht intact—if you made it through his visit, the rest of December should be smooth sailing! This week brings multiple opportunities to deepen your involvement with our community, from volunteering at Dice & Diversions to helping coordinate games at our venues.
Our successful launch at Level-Up Games Johns Creek last Thursday demonstrates what’s possible when dedicated GMs and enthusiastic players come together. As we continue to grow our venue footprint, we’re looking for more people who share that passion for building local gaming communities. Whether you’re interested in venue coordination, convention volunteering, or simply want to GM more regularly, there’s never been a better time to raise your hand and get involved.
With Anime Weekend Atlanta just over a week away and a solid slate of games this week spanning both tabletop and virtual venues, organized play continues to thrive. Thank you for being part of this vibrant gaming community—your participation, whether as a player, GM, or volunteer, makes it all possible. Roll well, friends, and we’ll see you at the table! ⚔️🌟
