AtlantaPFS Weekly Update
🎮 Discord Upgrades, Regional News & Gaming This Week! 🌟
Greetings, Pathfinders and Starfinders! This week brings important updates to our Discord community and marks the debut of our new Regional Corner. We’ve completed major infrastructure improvements to our Discord server that will enhance your experience, and we’re introducing a new section to keep you connected with organized play across the entire Appalachian Region. Plus, we have great games scheduled throughout the week. Let’s dive in! 🚀✨
📢 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.
💬 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
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!
Asheville Scarefest This Weekend: A number of our regional Venture-Officers are heading to Asheville Scarefest in North Carolina this weekend to run Pathfinder and Starfinder games. We wish them a fun and memorable time representing the Appalachian Region!
Chattanooga Lodge Interest Growing: We’ve been seeing renewed interest in reopening the Chattanooga, Tennessee lodge. I’ll have more updates as things progress, but it’s exciting to see potential growth in our regional organized play community!
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
Congratulations to the Cookeville lodge on this amazing achievement! Thank you to everyone who has been part of their journey.
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 | Location | Coordinator |
|---|---|---|
| Battle & Brew | Sandy Springs | Liam F |
| Georgia Tech | Atlanta | Boo F |
| Giga-Bites Cafe | Marietta | Brienne S |
| Hobbytown USA | Kennesaw | Will D |
| Level-Up Games | Dawsonville | Steve H |
| Manuel’s Tavern | Atlanta | Christopher K, Will H |
| Moxie Games | Columbus | Dennis B |
| The Crazy Book Lady | Acworth | Joel H |
| Titan Games & Comics | Smyrna | Liam F |
| Wally’s Retro Wonder | Cumming | Kaiser S |
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 | James R |
| Venture-Captain (Columbus) | Dennis B |
| Venture-Lieutenant | Alex H, Liam F, Will D, Will H |
| Venture-Agent | Brienne S, Christopher K, Kaiser S, Steve H, Boo F |
Convention Coordinators
| Convention | Coordinator |
|---|---|
| Dice & Diversions | Alex H |
| MomoCon | Will D |
| Southern-Fried Gaming Expo | James R |
| 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.
Fill out our Volunteer Form to get started, and check out the Lorespire Onboarding resources to learn more about Venture-Officer roles.
📅 Upcoming Events
🎌 Anime Weekend Atlanta – December 18-21, 2025
Georgia World Congress Center Building C
More details at https://awa-con.com/
We will hold character creation sessions and be offering on-demand content of hour-long learn to play sessions.
🚀 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 19-25)
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 19 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Titan Games & Comics (Smyrna) | PFS2 3-16: Escape from Oppara |
| Wednesday | October 22 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Manuel’s Tavern (Atlanta) | PF2 AP 190: The Choosing (Stolen Fate 1 of 3) FULL |
| Thursday | October 23 | 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Foundry (Virtual) | PFS2 1-02: The Mosquito Witch FULL |
| Saturday | October 25 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Wally’s Retro Wonder @ North Forsyth Flea Market (Cumming) | PFS2 7-01: Intro: Year of Battle’s Spark—Enough is Enough |
🎲 Until Next Week, Pathfinders!
This week brings significant enhancements to how we connect as a community. The Discord upgrades provide you with a more tailored experience, letting you focus on what matters most to you while staying connected with fellow Pathfinders and Starfinders who share your interests. We’re excited to see how these improvements enhance communication and organization across our lodge.
The debut of our Regional Corner marks an important step as we grow beyond Atlanta to better serve the entire Appalachian Region. Whether you’re in Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee, you’re part of something bigger—a thriving organized play community spanning six states and countless tables. We look forward to sharing more regional news and celebrating achievements from lodges across our region in the weeks ahead.
We have great games scheduled this week with options from Sunday through Saturday. Whether you’re diving into intrigue in Oppara, embarking on an Adventure Path at Manuel’s, battling the Mosquito Witch virtually, or sparking the Year of Battle at Wally’s, there’s adventure waiting for you. Thank you for making AtlantaPFS the welcoming, dynamic community it is. Roll well, friends, and we’ll see you at the table! ⚔️🌟