AtlantaPFS Weekly Update
🎲 Back to Gaming After the Big Freeze! 🌟
Greetings, Pathfinders and Starfinders! We hope everyone made it through the past two weekends of winter storm warnings safely and stayed warm during the unusual cold snap. Mother Nature certainly threw some challenging weather our way, forcing the postponement of Dice & Diversions (now rescheduled for February 20-22), but we’re back to regular gaming this week with an expanded virtual schedule and exciting news!
This update brings several important announcements: Marietta the Gathering is coming up on March 7 and we’re ready to showcase organized play at this fantastic community festival, plus we have major changes to our virtual gaming policies that affect sign-ups for Atlanta and Columbus lodge members. We’ve also expanded our virtual gaming schedule to give you even more opportunities to play throughout the week!
Let’s shake off the winter chill and get back to adventure. Read on for all the details!
📢 Current Announcements & Updates
🎉 Recognition & Staff Moves
Welcome to the Team, Josh C!
We’re pleased to officially welcome Josh C as a Venture-Agent with AtlantaPFS! Josh has taken on responsibility for scheduling virtual games on Foundry VTT and also schedules and runs games at Manuel’s Tavern. His dedication to organized play and willingness to step up to help coordinate games has been invaluable to our community. Thank you, Josh, for all you do!
If you see Josh at a virtual table or at Manuel’s, be sure to say hello and thank him for his service to the lodge!
🎉 Marietta the Gathering – March 7, 2026!
Date: Friday, March 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location: Historic Marietta Square (Glover Park area)
Event Website: https://www.mariettaga.gov/1480/Marietta-the-Gathering
AtlantaPFS is returning to Marietta the Gathering! This family-friendly festival celebrates geek community, pop culture, and the arts with a full day of activities across the Historic Marietta Square. The event features the Guild Show (artists, makers, and crafters), Tournament Alley (tabletop gaming, card gaming, and video gaming), live music on multiple stages, cosplay contests, and so much more.
Our Organized Play Presence:
- On-Demand Gaming: We’ll be running walk-up games throughout the day—no pre-registration needed! Just show up and play.
- Learn to Play Sessions: Perfect for newcomers! We’ll offer hour-long introductory sessions to Pathfinder and Starfinder (these are demonstration games, not played for Society credit).
- Full Society Scenarios: Experienced players can jump into full adventures as GMs and tables become available.
- Character Creation: Never played before? We’ll help you create your first character and get you ready for adventure!
- HQ Desk: Stop by our headquarters area for information, questions, or just to say hello!
Why You Should Attend: Marietta the Gathering is an incredible opportunity to introduce organized play to the broader geek community in a festival atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for a fun day out, want to try organized play in a low-pressure environment, or just enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of a community celebration, this event has something for everyone. Plus, it’s FREE to attend!
Volunteer Team Complete: We’re all set with our volunteer GM team for this event. If you’re interested in playing, just show up on March 7 and look for the organized play area!
Mark your calendars—we’ll see you at the Gathering!
🌐 Virtual Gaming Policy Updates – Local Player Priority
Important Changes to Virtual Play Sign-Ups!
To keep our communications clear and aligned with Organized Play standards, the Atlanta and Columbus lodges are making important updates to how we handle virtual gaming. Here’s what’s changing:
Terminology Update: “Virtual” vs “Online”
We will officially use the term Virtual for all our non-physical table offerings. While the Online Region handles “Online” branding for their global games, our lodge-specific virtual games will be clearly labeled as Virtual to avoid confusion.
Early Sign-Up Rights for Local Players
At the request of Organized Play leadership and local players, we are implementing Early Sign-Up Rights for Atlanta and Columbus lodge members on most virtual games, as well as access to lodge-specific local events (such as parties, specials, and other member exclusives).
How to Claim Your Local Lodge Role
To ensure you get priority access and member status for virtual games, you need to register for your Atlanta or Columbus lodge role on our Warhorn:
- Navigate to the AtlantaPFS Warhorn Page
- Select “Email the event staff”
- In your message, provide:
- Account Verification: Your Warhorn Name (and email associated with the account, if different)
- Lodge Designation: Which lodge you belong to (Atlanta or Columbus)
A Note on Processing
This is a manual process that cannot be automated at this time. While we have several staff members, all emails are routed to a single point of contact for processing. Please be patient as we manually update these roles—we’ll get you cleared as quickly as possible!
Important: These specific roles and sign-up windows currently apply to games and events managed on the AtlantaPFS Warhorn hub. Individual GMs may set their own early sign-up windows, so check each game listing for specific details.
🎮 Expanded Virtual Gaming Schedule!
More opportunities to play from home!
We’ve expanded our virtual gaming schedule to provide more flexibility and gaming opportunities throughout the week:
- Atlanta Virtual Games: Now running on Tuesday AND Wednesday evenings
- Columbus Virtual Games: Running on Thursday evenings
Whether you prefer weeknight gaming, can’t make it to physical venues, or just enjoy the convenience of playing from home, we now have multiple virtual options each week. Check our schedule below for this week’s virtual offerings!
📊 Annual Lodge Feedback Survey – Help Shape 2026!
We need your input! Now that we’ve entered 2026, we want to hear your thoughts on how 2025 went. What worked well? What could we improve? What would you like to see more of this year?
Please take a few minutes to complete our Annual Lodge Feedback Survey. Your feedback directly influences our planning for the year ahead—from venue selection to event coordination to the types of games we schedule. Every response helps us serve the community better!
📅 Upcoming Events
🎲 Dice & Diversions – RESCHEDULED
NEW DATES: February 20-22, 2026
More details at https://diceanddiversions.com/
Due to the winter weather over the past two weekends, Dice & Diversions has been rescheduled to February 20-22, 2026. Pathfinder and Starfinder Society games will be available throughout the convention. Check the convention website for the full schedule and registration details.
🎬 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.
🤝 Venue Coordinators Needed!
We’re actively seeking volunteers to help organize and coordinate games at several venues across our region. We have immediate needs for Venture-Agents at the following locations:
- The Crazy Book Lady (Acworth)
- Hobbytown USA (Kennesaw)
- Titan Games & Comics (Smyrna)
- Level-Up Games (Johns Creek)
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 in becoming a Venture-Agent?
Key requirements:
- Active GM in the Organized Play community
- Reliable communication and follow-through
- Commitment to supporting your local venue
For full details on Venture-Agent roles, benefits, and requirements, check out the VO Handbook.
Ready to help? 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.
📅 The Crazy Book Lady – February Schedule Note
We apologize that there were no games scheduled at The Crazy Book Lady in Acworth during February. We’re working to restore regular scheduling at this venue. Keep an eye on Warhorn for future game postings at this location!
🏪 Wally’s Retro Wonder – Venue on Hiatus
Wally’s Retro Wonder in Cumming is currently on hiatus as they search for a new location. We’ll announce when games resume at this venue once they’ve settled into their new space. In the meantime, check out our other physical venues and expanded virtual schedule for gaming opportunities!
📋 GeorgiaPFS Forums Update
Please note that the GeorgiaPFS Shared Forums at gapfs.org have closed. We encourage everyone to join our Discord server for community discussions, game coordination, and staying connected with fellow players across Georgia and the Appalachian Region.
🗺️ 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.
Planning travel or looking for games in other parts of the region? Use the calendar to find organized play 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
- 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 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:
📊 Looking Back at 2025: Now that we’ve entered the new year, we’d love to hear your thoughts on 2025! Please take a few minutes to complete our Annual Lodge Feedback Survey. Your feedback helps us understand what worked well and where we can improve as we plan for the year ahead.
| 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 (On Hiatus – Venue relocating) |
TBD (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, Josh C |
Columbus – Dennis B (VC)
| Venue | Location | Coordinator |
|---|---|---|
| Moxie Games | Columbus | Dennis B |
*VL Alex H coordinates at The Crazy Book Lady
VTT Coordinators
| Platform | Coordinator(s) |
|---|---|
| Foundry | James R, Josh C, Dennis B |
| 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, Will D, Will H |
| Venture-Agent (Atlanta) | Brienne S, Christopher K, Kaiser S, Steve H, Boo F, Josh C |
Convention Coordinators
| Convention | Coordinator |
|---|---|
| Dice & Diversions | TBD |
| DragonCon | Joel 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:
- Venue Coordinators (Venture-Agents): We have immediate needs for Venture-Agents at The Crazy Book Lady (Acworth), Hobbytown USA (Kennesaw), Titan Games & Comics (Smyrna), and Level-Up Games (Johns Creek). See the announcement above for requirements and how to apply.
- 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. If you’re interested in learning more about Venture-Officer roles, check out the VO Handbook.
📅 Weekly Game Schedule February 8-14, 2026
Note: Keep an eye on Warhorn for games that may be scheduled throughout the week! Atlanta and Columbus lodge members now have early sign-up access to most virtual games—see the Virtual Gaming Policy Update above for details. 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 | February 10 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Foundry VTT (Virtual) | SFS2 1-15: Ruins of the World Soul |
| Wednesday | February 11 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Foundry VTT (Virtual) | PFS2 4-14: Shattering Golden Chains |
| Wednesday | February 11 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Manuel’s Tavern (Atlanta) | PFS2 Intro 1: The Second Confirmation |
| Wednesday | February 11 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Manuel’s Tavern (Atlanta) | PF2 AP 190: The Choosing (Stolen Fate 1 of 3) |
| Thursday | February 12 | 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Level-Up Games (Johns Creek) | PFS2 3-10: Delve the Pallid Depths |
🎲 Until Next Week, Pathfinders!
It’s great to be back to regular gaming after Mother Nature’s icy interruption! The past two weekends reminded us that even the most carefully laid plans can be derailed by winter storms, but now we’re thawing out and diving back into adventure with renewed energy.
This week brings some significant changes to how we operate, particularly around virtual gaming and local player priority. If you’re an Atlanta or Columbus lodge member who plays virtually, make sure you register for your lodge role on Warhorn to take advantage of early sign-up access. And with our expanded virtual schedule—Tuesday and Wednesday for Atlanta, Thursday for Columbus—there are more opportunities than ever to play from the comfort of home.
Marietta the Gathering is less than a month away on March 7, and we’re excited to showcase organized play at this fantastic community festival. Whether you’re a regular at our tables or have never tried Pathfinder or Starfinder before, this is a perfect opportunity to experience organized play in a fun, low-pressure festival atmosphere. Mark your calendars!
This week’s schedule offers a great variety of adventures across both virtual and physical venues, from Starfinder exploration to Pathfinder dungeon delving to the continuing Stolen Fate Adventure Path. Our GMs are ready to bring these stories to life, and we can’t wait to see you at the tables—whether that’s across a physical table or through a virtual connection.
Thank you for being part of this vibrant gaming community. Stay warm, roll well, and we’ll see you at the table! ⚔️🌟
