AtlantaPFS Weekly Update
🌷 Back from Easter and Back to the Tables! 🎲
Greetings, Pathfinders and Starfinders! We took a brief pause from the weekly update over Easter weekend, but the games—and the planning—certainly did not stop. As we roll into mid-April, we have a full slate of adventures, convention deadlines closing in, and even a bit of time-warped musical chaos to plan.
This week features a strong mix of virtual and in-person games, critical last-minute MomoCon volunteer needs, ongoing DragonCon recruitment, and a fun social poll to coordinate an AtlantaPFS invasion of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Let’s dive in!
📢 Current Announcements & Updates
🚨 URGENT: MomoCon 2026 – Final Schedule Due April 15!
MomoCon: May 22-25, 2026 (Memorial Day Weekend) – ONLY 6 WEEKS AWAY!
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS NOW! The final schedule for MomoCon is due to the convention on April 15, 2026—that is just days away. We cannot finalize our game offerings without knowing who’s available to GM and staff our tables!
This is your LAST CALL to get involved with MomoCon 2026!
Why This Deadline Matters:
- Convention Logistics: MomoCon needs our final schedule to allocate table space and print programs
- GM Assignments: We need to know who’s available so we can build a realistic schedule
- Player Experience: Without enough GMs, we can’t offer the variety of games that make MomoCon special
- Lodge Reputation: MomoCon is one of Atlanta’s premier conventions—we need to show up strong
What We Need:
- Game Masters: Run Society scenarios throughout the four-day convention
- HQ Staff: Help with registration, player support, and coordination
- Any Amount of Time: Even if you can only volunteer for part of the convention, we need you!
How to Volunteer:
Join the GeorgiaPFS Discord and check out the #momocon channel. The schedule and volunteer thread is pinned at the top—let Will H know your availability as soon as possible!
Direct Discord Link to Volunteer Thread: MomoCon Volunteer & Schedule Thread
Memorial Day Weekend Gaming: MomoCon brings thousands of attendees to the Georgia World Congress Center. This is our chance to introduce hundreds of new players to Pathfinder and Starfinder Society, build community, and represent organized play at one of the Southeast’s biggest gaming conventions.
Don’t wait—volunteer TODAY! After April 15, it will be too late to get you on the schedule.
🐉 DragonCon 2026 – Our BIGGEST Event Needs YOU!
DragonCon 2026: September 3-7, 2026 (Labor Day Weekend)
Sign-ups have slowed—but this is THE big one! DragonCon is our largest convention of the year, attracting tens of thousands of attendees over five days of gaming. We had a strong initial response when the volunteer form opened, but momentum has stalled. We need to keep that energy going!
Why DragonCon Matters:
- Largest Convention: DragonCon is one of the biggest conventions in North America
- Five Full Days: Labor Day weekend offers an extended gaming experience
- Regional Flagship: This is THE showcase event for Appalachian Region organized play
- Community Building: Connect with GMs and players from across the country
- New Player Recruitment: Introduce hundreds of people to organized play
Why Volunteer Now:
- Early Registration = Better Schedules: Sign up now to get your preferred time slots
- Room Assignments: Early volunteers help us secure better gaming spaces
- Planning Advantage: The sooner we know our GM roster, the better schedule we can build
- Don’t Get Left Out: Popular time slots fill fast—sign up before they’re gone!
What We Need:
- Game Masters: Run scenarios throughout the five-day convention
- HQ Staff: Help manage registration, answer questions, and coordinate operations
- Setup/Teardown Crew: Assist with pre-con and post-con logistics
Ready to Join the Team?
Fill out the DragonCon 2026 Volunteer Form TODAY! Early registration helps us plan better and ensures you get the schedule you want.
Questions? Reach out to Joel H through the GeorgiaPFS Discord or contact loki.the.mischievous@gmail.com.
September will be here before you know it—sign up NOW!
🕊️ 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.
🎬 Rocky Horror Picture Show Night – Help Pick the Date!
AtlantaPFS Invades The Plaza!
It is finally happening—our long-threatened Rocky Horror social is moving from joke to reality. We are planning an AtlantaPFS outing to a midnight showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Plaza Theatre on Ponce de Leon Avenue, and we want to make sure as many of you as possible can join in the chaos.
To help lock in the best date, please take a moment to fill out the availability poll:
WhenIsGood: AtlantaPFS Invades the Rocky Horror Picture Show
This social event is open to anyone in the wider GeorgiaPFS and Appalachian Region community who is willing to make the trip. Costumes, callbacks, and general time-warp shenanigans are highly encouraged—more details will follow once we have a clear read on availability.
🌐 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
📰 Bridging the Gap 2026 – Online Convention Alternative to PaizoCon
May 22-25, 2026 (Memorial Day Weekend)
With PaizoCon 2026 canceled, the Organized Play Online Region is hosting Bridging the Gap 2026 as a virtual convention alternative!
Event Highlights:
- VTT Games: May 22-25 across multiple platforms
- Play-by-Discord/Post: Games continuing through August 14
- Multi-table Specials: For PF1, PF2, and Starfinder
- Early Access Scenarios: Play June releases early!
- Charity Support: Benefiting Room to Read
- 24-Hour VO Support: Help available around the clock
Registration: Warhorn | Community: Discord
More info: Paizo Forums Announcement
🏆 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 |
| Battle & Brew | Sandy Springs | TBD |
Will H (VL)
| Venue | Location | Coordinator |
|---|---|---|
| Manuel’s Tavern | Atlanta | Boo F |
| 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.
URGENT Current Opportunities:
- MomoCon 2026 (May 22-25) – DEADLINE APRIL 15: WE NEED YOU NOW! Contact Will H through the GeorgiaPFS Discord #momocon channel IMMEDIATELY! Final schedule is due THIS WEEK!
- DragonCon 2026 (September 3-7): Our biggest event 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).
- 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 April 12-18, 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 (EDT) | Venue | Scenario and Sign-Up Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | April 12 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Battle & Brew (Sandy Springs) | PFS2 6-06: Rotten Apples |
| Sunday | April 12 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Battle & Brew (Sandy Springs) | PFS2 7-16: A Star’s Journey |
| Tuesday | April 14 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Foundry VTT (Virtual) | SFS2 1-17: Corpse Fleet Conflict |
| Wednesday | April 15 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Foundry VTT (Virtual) | PFS2 5-07: Sewer Dragon Crisis |
| Wednesday | April 15 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Manuel’s Tavern (Atlanta) | PF2 AP 190: The Choosing (Stolen Fate 1 of 3) |
| Wednesday | April 15 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Manuel’s Tavern (Atlanta) | PFS2 6-05: Silver Bark, Golden Blades |
| Thursday | April 16 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Level Up Games (Johns Creek) | PFS2 7-08: The Haunted Corridor |
🎲 See You After the Time Warp!
As we come back from the Easter break, we are jumping straight into a very busy stretch of organized play. MomoCon’s April 15 schedule deadline is right now, and every additional GM or HQ volunteer we add this week directly affects how many tables we can offer and how many new players we can welcome. If you have been on the fence, this is the moment to make the leap.
DragonCon planning is also well underway, and early volunteer sign-ups help us build the strongest possible schedule for Labor Day weekend. Whether you can commit to multiple days or just a handful of slots, your time and energy make a huge difference in what we can offer the community.
On top of all that, we are lining up an AtlantaPFS trip to The Rocky Horror Picture Show, because sometimes the best way to build community is to throw toast, shout callbacks, and do the Time Warp together. Please take a minute to fill out the WhenIsGood poll so we can pick a night that works for as many folks as possible.
Thank you, as always, to our GMs, venue partners, volunteers, and players who keep these games running week after week. Whether you are joining us in person, on Foundry, or at a future convention or social night, we are glad you are part of this community.
Game on, Pathfinders—and we will see you at the tables!
