AtlantaPFS Weekly Update
🎲 Busy Gaming Week Ahead! 🌟
Greetings, Pathfinders and Starfinders! This week brings an exceptionally busy gaming schedule with EIGHT games across six venues—from Sunday through Saturday, we’ve got opportunities for everyone to get to the table!
We also have important convention updates, social media news, and information about upcoming games. Let’s dive in!
📢 Current Announcements & Updates
🎮 MomoCon 2026 – Volunteers Needed NOW!
MomoCon: May 22-25, 2026 (Memorial Day Weekend)
We need YOUR help! MomoCon is just two months away, and we’re actively recruiting volunteers to make this one of our best convention showings yet. MomoCon brings thousands of attendees to the Georgia World Congress Center, and Pathfinder and Starfinder Society are a major part of the tabletop gaming experience.
Why Volunteer for MomoCon?
- Be Part of a Growing Convention: MomoCon continues to expand each year, bringing new players to organized play
- GM Benefits: Receive GM credit, achievement points, and special recognition
- Build Community: Introduce hundreds of new players to Pathfinder and Starfinder Society
- Memorial Day Weekend: Perfect timing for a long weekend of gaming!
- Connect with Friends: Work alongside fellow lodge members and meet GMs from across the region
What We Need:
- Game Masters: Run Society scenarios throughout the four-day convention
- HQ Staff: Help with registration, player support, and coordination
- Setup/Teardown: Assist with convention logistics
Ready to Join the Team?
If you’re interested in volunteering for MomoCon, reach out to Will H through the GeorgiaPFS Discord to express your interest! While the final schedule isn’t in hand yet, we’re gathering commitments now to ensure we have enough coverage throughout the convention. Early sign-ups help us plan better and secure your preferred schedule slots.
Don’t wait—let Will know you’re interested today!
🐉 DragonCon 2026 – Volunteer Form Still Open!
DragonCon 2026: September 3-7, 2026 (Labor Day Weekend)
Don’t miss out on our biggest event of the year! The DragonCon 2026 Volunteer Form is still open, and we need GMs, HQ staff, and setup/teardown volunteers to make this convention spectacular.
Why Volunteer for DragonCon?
- Be Part of Something Special: DragonCon is one of the largest conventions in the country
- Dedicated GM Benefits: Special recognition and appreciation throughout the convention
- Build the Community: Introduce hundreds of new players to organized play
- Five Days of Gaming: An entire long weekend dedicated to what we love
Early registration helps us plan better schedules, secure room assignments, and ensure you get your preferred time slots. Even if September seems far away, sign up now to lock in your spot!
Questions? Reach out to Joel H through the GeorgiaPFS Discord or contact loki.the.mischievous@gmail.com.
📱 BlueSky Social Media Update
Increased Activity Coming to @atlantapfs.bsky.social!
Good news for our BlueSky followers! We’re excited to announce that our BlueSky account will be seeing significantly increased activity in the coming weeks.
We’ve integrated new automation tools that will allow us to cross-post announcements, game schedules, and updates to BlueSky alongside our other social media platforms. This means you’ll be able to stay informed about AtlantaPFS news and gaming opportunities right in your BlueSky feed!
If you haven’t already, follow us at @atlantapfs.bsky.social to stay connected with the community on this growing platform.
📅 HobbyTown USA Schedule Update – Watch Warhorn!
Saturday, March 28 at HobbyTown USA (Kennesaw)
We’re currently working on finalizing the game schedule for Saturday, March 28 at HobbyTown USA in Kennesaw. Recent discussions have centered around running SFS2 1-04 and SFS2 1-05, but nothing has been posted to Warhorn yet.
If you’re interested in playing at HobbyTown USA next Saturday, please keep an eye on our Warhorn event page for updates! Games will be posted as soon as they’re confirmed.
This is a great venue in Kennesaw with plenty of gaming space, and we’d love to see you there!
🕊️ In Memoriam: Lee McLurkin
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Lee McLurkin. Lee was a valued member of our gaming community, and his loss has left many of us stunned and grieving.
Lee’s presence at our tables will be deeply missed. We are working to create a fitting tribute to honor his memory, which will be unveiled at DragonCon later this year. A memorial for Lee will be added to our Hall of Heroes once we’ve put together the tribute he deserves.
Our thoughts are with Lee’s family, friends, and all who knew him. The gaming table is a little emptier without him.
🎉 Welcome to the GeorgiaPFS Family: Statesboro Lodge!
Exciting Regional Growth!
We’re thrilled to announce that Statesboro is establishing its own Pathfinder and Starfinder Society lodge! The paperwork is currently being processed with Organized Play leadership, and soon our community will officially expand to include this fifth Georgia lodge under the GeorgiaPFS umbrella.
Statesboro joins Athens, Atlanta, Augusta, and Columbus as part of the Georgia organized play community, bringing Pathfinder and Starfinder Society gaming to the southeastern part of the state. This is fantastic news for players in the Statesboro area and represents the continued growth and vitality of organized play across our state.
We’ll share more details about the Statesboro lodge—including their venue locations, game schedules, and contact information—once the official paperwork is complete. In the meantime, please join us in welcoming our newest sister lodge to the community!
If you’re in the Statesboro area and interested in organized play, keep an eye on our updates for information on how to connect with the local lodge once they’re officially up and running.
🌐 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!
📅 Upcoming Events
📰 PaizoCon 2026 Canceled – Bridging the Gap 2026 as Online Alternative
Important Convention News
Paizo has announced that PaizoCon 2026 has been canceled. This was Paizo’s annual convention traditionally held in the Pacific Northwest, and its cancellation marks a significant change for the organized play community.
You can read Paizo’s official announcement here: PaizoCon Online is Canceled for 2026
Bridging the Gap 2026 – Online Convention Alternative
The Organized Play Online Region has stepped up to offer Bridging the Gap 2026 as an online alternative to PaizoCon! This virtual convention will run May 22-25, 2026 (Memorial Day weekend) and offers a full slate of organized play gaming opportunities.
Event Details:
- Dates: Friday, May 22 – Monday, May 25, 2026 (VTT games)
- Extended Play: Play-by-Discord (PBD) and Play-by-Post games continue through August 14, 2026
- Format: Online-only convention via Virtual Tabletop AND Play-by-Discord/Play-by-Post
- Platforms: Multiple VTT platforms supported, plus Discord and Paizo forums for PBD/PBP
- Registration: Available on Warhorn
- Discord Server: Join the Bridging the Gap Discord for updates and community
What’s Being Offered:
- Multi-table Specials: For Pathfinder 1, Pathfinder 2, and Starfinder
- Scenarios: Full lineup from all game systems, including Starfinder 2
- Early Access Scenarios: Play new June releases early, including:
- PFS2 #7-19: The Lost Legacy
- PFS2 #7-20: The Strings Of Hell
- SFS2 #1-23: Psychic Echoes
- SFS2 #1-24: Final Gambit: Part One
- Author-Run Games: Scenarios run by their creators
- Possible Paizo Staff Games: Staff members may run games if schedules permit
- 24-Hour VO Support: Venture-Officers standing by around the clock during the convention
- Global Coverage: GMs worldwide offering tables across multiple timezones and languages
Charity Component:
Bridging the Gap 2026 will support Room to Read, a global nonprofit focused on literacy and gender equality in education. Donors will receive charity boon raffle entries, d20 rerolls, nat 20s, and more!
GM Sign-Ups:
If you’re interested in GMing at Bridging the Gap, applications are open through the Bridging the Gap GM Signup form. The convention offers scenario support (free copies of scenarios from Paizo) for GMs who register by Monday, April 20, 2026. GMs can choose their scenarios, format (VTT or PBD), time slots, and platforms.
This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the global organized play community and experience tables you might not get to play locally. Whether you’re a veteran online player or new to virtual gaming, Bridging the Gap 2026 offers something for everyone!
🎬 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:
- Titan Games & Comics (Smyrna)
- Battle & Brew (Sandy Springs)
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 loki.the.mischievous@gmail.com and we’ll point you in the right direction.
🏪 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
The Appalachian Region Hub provides 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.
Important Update: We’re aware of some technical issues with the current calendar tool and are working on a redesign that will make it more stable and robust. The new system will provide better reliability and an improved user experience. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve this resource!
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:
| Form | Link |
|---|---|
| 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 | Jamey D |
| The Crazy Book Lady | Acworth | TBD |
| Wally’s Retro Wonder | Cumming | Kaiser S (On Hiatus – Venue relocating) |
| Battle & Brew | Sandy Springs | TBD |
Will H (VL)
| Venue | Location | Coordinator |
|---|---|---|
| Manuel’s Tavern | Atlanta | Boo F, Christopher K, Josh C |
| Giga-Bites Cafe | Marietta | Brienne S |
| Titan Games & Comics | Smyrna | TBD |
| Hobbytown USA | Kennesaw | Will D |
Columbus – Dennis B (VC)
| Venue | Location | Coordinator |
|---|---|---|
| Moxie Games | Columbus | Dennis B |
VTT Coordinators
| Platform | Coordinator(s) |
|---|---|
| Foundry | James R, Josh C, Dennis B, Alex H |
| 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 H |
| Venture-Agent (Atlanta) | Brienne S, Christopher K, Jamey D, Kaiser S, Steve H, Boo F, Josh C, Will D |
Convention Coordinators
| Convention | Coordinator |
|---|---|
| DragonCon | Joel H |
| MomoCon | Will H |
| Southern-Fried Gaming Expo | TBD |
🤝 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:
- MomoCon 2026 (May 22-25): WE NEED YOU! Contact Will H through the GeorgiaPFS Discord to volunteer for this Memorial Day weekend convention!
- DragonCon 2026 (September 3-7): We need GMs, HQ staff, and setup/teardown volunteers for our biggest convention of the year! The volunteer form is now open—sign up early to help us plan better and secure your preferred schedule.
- Venue Coordinators (Venture-Agents): We have immediate needs for Venture-Agents at Titan Games & Comics (Smyrna) and Battle & Brew (Sandy Springs). 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 loki.the.mischievous@gmail.com with questions. If you’re interested in learning more about Venture-Officer roles, check out the VO Handbook.
📅 Weekly Game Schedule March 22-28, 2026
🎲 EIGHT games this week across SIX venues! 🎲
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 (EDT) | Venue | Scenario and Sign-Up Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | March 22 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Battle & Brew (Sandy Springs) | PFS2 1-19: Iolite Squad Alpha |
| Sunday | March 22 | 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Titan Games & Comics (Smyrna) | SF1 AP 48: Drift Crashers, Part 3: Masters of Time and Space |
| Tuesday | March 24 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Foundry VTT (Virtual) | SFS2 1-02: Mystery of the Frozen Moon |
| Wednesday | March 25 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Foundry VTT (Virtual) | PFS2 6-15: Lost and Forgotten |
| Wednesday | March 25 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Manuel’s Tavern (Atlanta) | SFS2 1-12: Take the Bait |
| Thursday | March 26 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Level-Up Games (Johns Creek) | PFS2 7-08: The Haunted Corridor |
| Saturday | March 28 | 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM | Level-Up Games (Dawsonville) | SFS2 1-10: Rites of Rekindling |
| Saturday | March 28 | 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Level-Up Games (Dawsonville) | SFS2 1-05: Sloughscar Summit |
🎲 Until Next Week, Pathfinders!
What an incredible week of gaming ahead! EIGHT games across six venues from Sunday through Saturday—this is one of our busiest weeks yet, and we’re thrilled to offer so many opportunities to get to the table. Whether you prefer virtual gaming or in-person play, weeknight sessions or weekend adventures, we’ve got something for everyone!
Convention volunteers, we need you! Both MomoCon (just two months away!) and DragonCon (still accepting signups!) need dedicated GMs and HQ staff to make these conventions successful. Don’t wait—reach out to Will H for MomoCon or fill out the DragonCon volunteer form today. These conventions are some of our biggest opportunities to introduce new players to organized play and showcase what makes our community special.
We’re also excited about the increased activity coming to our BlueSky account! Follow us at @atlantapfs.bsky.social to stay connected on this growing platform. And keep watching Warhorn for updates on the HobbyTown USA schedule for next Saturday.
The Statesboro lodge paperwork continues to progress, and we’re excited to officially welcome Georgia’s fifth lodge to the community soon. Regional growth like this shows the strength and vitality of organized play across our state!
With such a packed schedule this week, there’s never been a better time to jump in and play. Bring a friend, try a new character, or just come enjoy the community. We’ll see you at the tables!
Game on, Pathfinders!
