AtlantaPFS Weekly Update
🎉 Major Regional News & Our Final Event of 2025! 🌟
Greetings, Pathfinders and Starfinders! This week brings monumental news from across the Appalachian Region—including the reopening of a beloved lodge and recognition of outstanding volunteers at Asheville Scarefest. Plus, we’re gearing up for our grand finale event of the year: Anime Weekend Atlanta in December! Join us as we celebrate regional achievements and look ahead to closing out 2025 with a bang! 🚀✨
📢 Current Announcements & Updates
🎮 Thank You for Visiting Us at Multiverse!
Thank you to everyone who came out to see us at Multiverse on Saturday, October 18th at the Hilton Peachtree City! We appreciate your support and hope to see you at future events.
🎌 Anime Weekend Atlanta – Our Last Event of 2025!
December 18-21, 2025
Georgia World Congress Center Building C
More details at https://awa-con.com/
This is it—our final event of the year! Join us at Anime Weekend Atlanta for an amazing opportunity to introduce organized play to the anime gaming community. Whether you’re a veteran player or brand new to Pathfinder and Starfinder, this is the perfect event to close out 2025.
Why You Should Attend:
- Bring Your Friends! Know anime fans who’ve never tried tabletop RPGs? AWA is the perfect place to introduce them to Pathfinder and Starfinder Society!
- Learn-to-Play Sessions: We’ll be offering hour-long learn-to-play sessions throughout the convention—great for teaching newcomers or brushing up on the rules
- Character Creation Help: We’ll hold character creation sessions to help new players get started
- End the Year Strong: Cap off your 2025 organized play experience with fun games and new friends
Call to Action: Mark your calendars now for December 18-21! Whether you want to GM, play, or just help introduce new players to organized play, we’d love to have you there. Keep an eye on our Warhorn for game postings as we get closer to the event. Let’s make our final event of the year unforgettable! 🎲✨
💬 Discord Server Upgrade – Infrastructure Complete!
Great news! We’ve completed major infrastructure upgrades to our Discord server. The new role-based system is now live and ready to provide you with a more personalized, organized experience.
What’s Changed:
- Role-Based Channel Access: You’ll now see only the channels that match your interests and gaming preferences
- Better Organization: Channels are now organized by region, gaming format, and game system
- New Help Resources: Visit our new #help channel for assistance and #faq channel for answers to common questions
- Improved Security: Enhanced protection against spam and unwanted disruptions
What You Need to Do:
- Visit #role-selection in our Discord server
- Choose your roles from each category:
- Gaming Role (Player, GM, Venue, Vendor, and/or Convention/Event Staff)
- Region (where you game – you can select multiple)
- Format (Brick & Mortar, VTT, and/or Play-by-Post)
- Systems (Pathfinder and/or Starfinder)
- Enjoy your customized experience!
Important Timeline:
- Now through January 15: Education and setup period – select your roles at your convenience
- January 16: Role selection becomes required
- January 19: Full enforcement begins – members without selected roles will only see #role-selection and #help
Don’t worry! You can change your roles anytime, and selecting roles now ensures you won’t lose access to channels when enforcement begins in January. If you play multiple systems or formats, feel free to select all that apply. Questions? Visit our new #help channel or reach out to any VO or Admin on the server.
🗺️ Regional Corner – Appalachian Region
This is a new feature we’re testing until our regional hub website launches. We’ll use this space to share news and updates from across the Appalachian Region.
About the Appalachian Region
As Regional Venture-Coordinator, I oversee organized play across the Appalachian Region, which encompasses six states: Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia. This region is home to numerous lodges and gaming communities working together to provide amazing Pathfinder and Starfinder experiences.
The RVC role involves supporting Venture-Captains and their teams across the region, identifying new opportunities for organized play, coordinating regional initiatives, and serving as a liaison with Paizo Organized Play leadership.
Regional News & Highlights
🎊 Chattanooga Lodge Reopening! We’re thrilled to announce that the Chattanooga, Tennessee Pathfinder and Starfinder Society Lodge is being reopened! Paperwork has been submitted to Paizo to appoint a Venture-Officer to oversee this lodge. This represents a significant expansion of organized play opportunities in Tennessee, and we’re excited to see what the future holds for Chattanooga. We’ll share more details about the new leadership and upcoming games as they become available. Welcome back, Chattanooga! 🎉
🏅 Campaign Service Coins Awarded at Asheville Scarefest! At Asheville Scarefest 9 (October 17-19, 2025), three exceptional volunteers were recognized with Campaign Service Coins—Paizo’s prestigious award for community members who have gone above and beyond to provide exceptional organized play experiences.
What are Campaign Service Coins? These coins are awarded to members of the community who have demonstrated outstanding dedication and service to organized play. They’re based on nominations from their peers and recognize volunteers who truly make a difference in their local gaming communities.
The 2025 Asheville Scarefest Recipients:
- Campaign Coin #913 – Joseph White, Venture-Lieutenant of Johnson City, Tennessee: Joseph has done excellent work growing the Johnson City lodge back from the dead—it now thrives thanks to his dedication and leadership.
- Campaign Coin #914 – Jonathan Blake: A dedicated volunteer and GM based out of Knoxville, Tennessee, Jonathan has been a fixture in the regional convention scene for approximately 7 years. He’s a do-everything mega volunteer who helps out at conventions throughout the Appalachian Region, providing invaluable support wherever he’s needed. His commitment to organized play across multiple events has made him an essential part of the regional community.
- Campaign Coin #915 – Phil Carroll, Venture-Captain of Asheville, North Carolina: Phil took over the Asheville lodge under difficult circumstances, righted the ship, and does excellent work organizing Scarefest year after year.
Congratulations to Joseph, Jonathan, and Phil! Your contributions to organized play in the Appalachian Region are truly appreciated, and these honors are well-deserved. 🏆
Durham Becomes Independent Lodge: Congratulations to Durham, North Carolina on becoming its own independent lodge! We’re thrilled to announce that Alex W has been promoted to Venture-Captain to lead this growing community. Welcome to the leadership team, Alex, and best wishes for the Durham lodge’s continued success!
Cookeville Lodge Celebrates 8 Years! The Cookeville, Tennessee lodge is celebrating an incredible milestone. In 8 years, they have:
- Played with 135 people
- Run 482 games
- Run games at 3 stores
- Run games at one local convention
- Run games for 3 virtual conventions
- Raised hundreds of dollars for Toys for Tots
- Made countless memories and friendships
Calling All Regional Lodges!
We want to hear from you! If you’re part of a lodge in the Appalachian Region and have news, events, or achievements to share, please reach out. This Regional Corner is here to celebrate and connect our broader organized play community. Contact us through our website or Discord to submit news for future updates.
🏆 Hall of Heroes Page
Don’t forget to visit our Hall of Heroes page, which celebrates the achievements, contributions, and memorable moments of our lodge members. Check it out from the member area menu!
🌟 Lodge Achievements & Recognition
Recent Promotions
Congratulations to our recently promoted Venture-Officers who continue to serve our community with dedication and excellence! If you’re interested in joining our leadership team, please fill out our Volunteer Form.
👥 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 |
| 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.
Fill out our Volunteer Form to get started, and check out the Lorespire Onboarding resources to learn more about Venture-Officer roles.
🚀 Starfinder Society 2E is Here!
The future of organized play has arrived with Starfinder Society 2E! Join us for thrilling sci-fi adventures in the Pact Worlds and beyond. Whether you’re a veteran Starfinder or new to the game, there’s never been a better time to jump in.
Check out our Starfinder Society 2E Games on Warhorn to see upcoming sessions and sign up for adventure among the stars!
🆕 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.
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
Don’t have a character yet? No problem! Our GMs and volunteers are happy to help you create your first character before the game. Just arrive a little early and let us know you’re new.
💬 Connect With Us
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| AtlantaPFS Website | https://atlantapfs.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 Subreddit | https://www.reddit.com/r/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:
| Form | Link |
|---|---|
| Lodge Survey | https://atlantapfs.org/contact-us/annual-lodge-feedback-survey |
| Venue and Event Staff Feedback Form | https://atlantapfs.org/venue-and-event-staff-feedback/ |
| Event Feedback Form | https://atlantapfs.org/event-feedback/ |
| Event or Venue Request Form | https://atlantapfs.org/event-or-venue-request/ |
| Adventure Request Form | https://atlantapfs.org/adventure-request/ |
| Chronicle Sheet or Reporting Error Form | https://atlantapfs.org/chronicle-sheet-or-reporting-error/ |
| GM Feedback Form | https://atlantapfs.org/gm-feedback/ |
| Player Feedback Form | https://atlantapfs.org/player-feedback/ |
| Player Game Withdrawal Form | https://atlantapfs.org/player-game-withdrawal/ |
❓ 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.
📅 Weekly Game Schedule (October 26 – November 1)
Note: Keep an eye on Warhorn for on-demand pop-up games that may be scheduled throughout the week!
| Day | Date | Time | Venue | Scenario and Sign-Up Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | October 26 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Titan Games & Comics (Smyrna) | SF1 AP 48: Drift Crashers, Part 3: Masters of Time and Space |
| Tuesday | October 28 | 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Foundry VTT (Virtual) | SFS2 1-05: Sloughscar Summit |
| Saturday | November 1 | 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM | The Crazy Book Lady (Acworth) | SFS2 1-03: Disaster at Dreamlink Labs |
| Saturday | November 1 | 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM | The Crazy Book Lady (Acworth) | SFS2 1-04: The Great Absalom Relay |
🎲 Until Next Week, Pathfinders!
What an incredible week of news from across the Appalachian Region! The reopening of the Chattanooga lodge marks a significant milestone in regional growth, and the Campaign Service Coins awarded at Asheville Scarefest remind us of the amazing volunteers who make organized play possible. Joseph White, Jonathan Blake, and Phil Carroll represent the best of our community—dedicated individuals who pour their hearts into creating exceptional gaming experiences for everyone.
As we look ahead to closing out 2025, Anime Weekend Atlanta represents our final opportunity this year to welcome new players into the Pathfinder and Starfinder Society family. Whether you’re bringing anime-loving friends to try their first tabletop RPG or you’re a veteran looking to help introduce newcomers to organized play, AWA is the perfect capstone event for the year. Let’s make it count!
We have great games scheduled this week spanning from Sunday through Saturday, with both in-person and virtual options. Thank you for being part of this vibrant, growing community. Together, we’re building something special across six states and countless tables. Here’s to another week of epic adventures, new friendships, and the continued growth of organized play in the Appalachian Region. Roll well, friends, and we’ll see you at the table! ⚔️🌟
