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🌟 The Stars Have Aligned for AtlantaPFS! 🌟
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🚀 Everything is happening at once, and it's absolutely incredible! Right now, we're witnessing the perfect storm of awesome that's making this the most exciting time to be part of organized play in the Southeast. The galaxy just got bigger with Starfinder 2E's launch at Gen Con, we're about to bring that excitement home to Dragon Con in just 25 days, our community is expanding with new venues, and our leadership team is scaling up to handle it all. Whether you're a veteran spacefarer or someone who's never rolled a d20, there has never been a better moment to jump into the AtlantaPFS universe! 🎲
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This newsletter is packed with everything you need to know about these game-changing developments, how they all connect, and most importantly, how YOU can be part of this incredible momentum. From the brand-new Starfinder 2E system debuting at our biggest convention, to new places to play and fresh faces leading the charge, we're not just riding the wave of excitement – we're creating it! ✨
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🌌 The Perfect Storm: Four Forces Converging
1. 🚀 The Galaxy Just Got Bigger - Starfinder 2E Has Launched!
Gen Con 2025 just witnessed gaming history in the making! Paizo officially launched Starfinder 2nd Edition and the brand-new Starfinder Society Season: Year of Invasion's Edge. This isn't just an update – it's a complete reimagining of science fantasy RPGs that brings all the innovation of Pathfinder 2E's acclaimed system to the stars.
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The Starfinder 2E Player Core is now available alongside the Combat Pad, and the adventures are already flowing with Murder in Metal City and Era of the Eclipse ready to transport players into this new era. Digital tools are live too – Hephaistos for Starfinder 2E and Archives of Nethys for Starfinder 2E mean you can start building characters and diving into the mechanics right now!
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But here's what makes this launch special for our community: we're not just watching from the sidelines. AtlantaPFS is positioned to be THE place in the Southeast where this new system comes alive, where new players discover what makes science fantasy RPGs incredible, and where veterans can explore a completely fresh take on the genre they love.
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2. 🐉 We're Bringing It Home - Dragon Con in 25 Days!
Dragon Con isn't just another convention for us – it's the Southeast's premier gaming event with over 80,000 attendees, and this year, we're making history. AtlantaPFS will be debuting Starfinder 2E to the Southeast at Dragon Con (August 28 – September 1)!
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Picture this: while other regions are still reading about the new system online, Dragon Con attendees will be actually PLAYING it. We're bringing Starfinder 2E to the convention floor with special sessions designed to showcase everything that makes this new system special. Our volunteer GMs are getting exclusive Slot 0 training sessions before the convention even begins, ensuring that every table delivers an incredible first impression of this revolutionary game.
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The numbers are staggering: We'll be running games from Thursday evening through Monday afternoon at AmericasMart Building 3, with slots running 9 a.m.–2 p.m., 2 p.m.–7 p.m., and 8 p.m.–1 a.m. across the weekend. That's dozens of opportunities for convention-goers to experience both classic Pathfinder Society and cutting-edge Starfinder 2E.
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And we're making it even more special with our Dragon Con Charity Drive supporting the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Our innovative TIP MENU system lets players donate for in-game boons, from simple rerolls ($1) all the way up to the legendary SCREAMING GOAT TIER ($50) – where you gain ALL the boons if you scream in character at the table! It's gaming for a great cause with unforgettable moments.
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3. 🏢 Room for Everyone - We're Growing Our Community
Timing is everything, and our community expansion couldn't be more perfect. Level-Up Games in Dawsonville has joined the AtlantaPFS family, giving us a powerful new venue right as interest in organized play is exploding. This isn't just about having more tables – it's about being ready for the wave of new players who are going to discover what we're all about.
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Steve H stepped up last month as a Venture-Officer at Wally's Retro Wonder, and then something incredible happened – he discovered and brought us Level-Up Games in Dawsonville, becoming our new Venture-Agent there. His quick transition from new team member to venue expansion leader perfectly exemplifies the kind of initiative and growth mindset that's driving our community forward. When Dragon Con attendees ask "Where can I play more of this?" we now have even more great answers.
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We're also fine-tuning our existing venues for maximum impact. The Crazy Book Lady is shifting to a new schedule starting in September – we'll host games the 2nd weekend in September (perfect for Dragon Con recovery!), then move to the 1st weekend of each month beginning in October. Every detail is being optimized to serve our growing community better.
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4. 👥 The Team to Make It Happen - Leadership Scaling Up
Great events don't run themselves, and incredible communities don't grow by accident. That's why we're thrilled to announce that our leadership team is expanding right alongside our ambitions:
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🏆 Alex H has been promoted from Venture-Agent to Venture-Lieutenant! His continued excellence in supporting our community, especially in the VTT space with Foundry, has earned this well-deserved advancement. Alex will be crucial in helping us manage the digital side of our Starfinder 2E rollout.
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👋 Chris K has joined our team as Venture-Agent for Manuel's Tavern, bringing fresh perspective and energy to one of our core venues. Having additional leadership at Manuel's means we can run more tables and provide better support for both new and experienced players.
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This isn't just about having more people – it's about having the RIGHT people in place as we enter this incredible period of growth. When Dragon Con brings us new players excited about Starfinder 2E, when our expanded venue capacity attracts more regular attendees, and when the gaming community looks to see who's leading organized play in the Southeast, we want them to see a team that's prepared, passionate, and ready to make every game table legendary.
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📣 Current Announcements & Updates
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🧾 Streamlined Communication: Our new feedback and support forms are making it easier than ever to connect with us:
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🏛️ Current Venture-Officers & Venues
Physical Venues & Coordinators
| Venue |
Venture-Officers |
| Giga-Bites Cafe |
Brienne S (Venture-Agent) |
| Manuel's Tavern |
Christopher K (Venture-Agent) NEW, Will H (Venture-Agent) |
| The Crazy Book Lady |
Joel H (Venture-Captain) |
| Hobbytown USA |
Will D (Venture-Lieutenant) |
| Wally's Retro Wonder |
Kaiser S (Venture-Agent) |
| Level-Up Games Dawsonville |
Steve H (Venture-Agent) NEW |
| Titan Games & Comics |
Liam F (Venture-Agent), Joel H (Venture-Captain) |
| Georgia Tech |
Boo F (Venture-Agent) |
Virtual Table Top (VTT) Coordinators
| Platform |
Coordinator |
| Foundry VTT |
Alex H (Venture-Lieutenant) PROMOTED |
| Discord, Foundry, Roll20 |
James R (Venture-Lieutenant) |
| Fantasy Grounds Unity |
Joel H (Venture-Captain) |
Convention Coordinators
| Convention |
Coordinator |
| Dice & Diversions |
Alex H (Venture-Lieutenant) |
| MomoCon |
Will D (Venture-Lieutenant) |
| Southern-Fried Gaming Expo |
James R (Venture-Lieutenant) |
| DragonCon |
Joel H (Venture-Captain) |
Lodge Leadership
| Rank |
Officer |
| Venture-Captain |
Joel H |
| Venture-Lieutenant |
Will D, Lindsey L, James R, Alex H |
🌟 Lodge Achievements & Recognition
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Beyond our exciting staff additions, we continue celebrating the incredible volunteers who make AtlantaPFS possible:
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🎉 James R's Epic Milestone: 150+ tables of adventures, countless critical successes, and probably a few spectacular failures that became legendary stories. When James earned his 5th Glyph recognition from Paizo at Manuel's Tavern, it represented not just personal achievement, but hundreds of hours of preparation, storytelling, and community building that have enriched our entire gaming family.
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These achievements matter more than ever as we prepare for Dragon Con and the Starfinder 2E rollout. Experienced GMs like James will be crucial in showing new players what makes organized play special, while our expanding leadership team ensures everyone gets the support they need to succeed.
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🧭 Volunteer Opportunities
Dragon Con is coming fast! While the volunteer period has closed, we're still coordinating final details and may have last-minute opportunities. Even if you can't volunteer this year, start thinking about 2026 – being part of the Dragon Con team is an incredible experience.
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We always need volunteers as GMs, HQ staff, and support for both big conventions and small local events. With our expansion and the Starfinder 2E launch, there are more opportunities than ever to get involved. 👉 Ready to join the team? Fill out the Volunteer Form
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🌟 Now Recruiting for Multiverse!
Speaking of conventions, we're recruiting volunteers for Multiverse 2025 (October 17-19 in Peachtree City, GA). This fantastic convention will be another great place to showcase both classic Pathfinder Society and new Starfinder 2E games. Whether you're interested in GMing or helping with event coordination, we'd love to have you join our team.
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Interested in volunteering for Multiverse? Contact us at joel@atlantapfs.org for more information!
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🎪 Convention Countdown & Future Events
Want to see what conventions we're planning for? Check out our Convention Countdown Timers page, featuring all announced events for the rest of 2025 and into 2026!
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Important Note: While we've been invited to participate in all listed events, we may not have the volunteer bandwidth to attend every one. Being listed doesn't mean we will be able to attend, but it does mean we value the invitation to participate in the event. We list them to keep the community informed of opportunities and to show our appreciation for being asked to participate.
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Have an event you'd like us to consider? Use our Event or Venue Request Form above to let us know about conventions, gaming days, or venues where you'd like to see AtlantaPFS represented!
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🎪 Upcoming Events
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🐉 DragonCon (August 28 – September 1, Midtown Atlanta)
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📍 Gaming at AmericasMart Building 3 🕒 • Thursday: 7 p.m. – midnight • Friday–Sunday: 9 a.m.–2 p.m., 2 p.m.–7 p.m., 8 p.m.–1 a.m. • Monday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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🎮 Game Tickets & Registration: Visit gaming.dragoncon.org to purchase game tickets! Games may be posted as soon as next week.
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How to Find AtlantaPFS Games:
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- Click Search Events on the top menu
- From the Event List search screen, in the Please Select an Area dropdown, choose Role-Playing Games (Campaign)
- For specific systems, use the Select Game System dropdown to find Pathfinder Society or Starfinder Society games
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We'll be running Pathfinder 1E, Pathfinder 2E, Starfinder 1E, and Starfinder 2E adventures throughout the convention! Plus we have special offerings:
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Scheduled Game Sessions (Tickets required):
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Pathfinder Society 2E: • PFS2 6-13: All that Glitters (Levels 1-4) • PFS2 5-12: Mischief in the Maze (Levels 1-4) • PFS2 7-01: Intro: Year of Battle's Spark: Enough is Enough (Levels 1-4) • PFS2 6-18: Symposium on a Fallen God (Levels 3-6) • PFS2 5-16: A Lie Told to Strangers (Levels 3-6) • PFS2 6-12: The Burning of Greensteeples (Levels 3-6) • PFS2 6-16: The Heart of the City (Levels 5-8) • PFS2 6-15: Lost and Forgotten (Levels 5-8) • PFS2 6-17: The Devil in the Details (Levels 7-10) • PFS2 6-99: Under the Eye of the Mantis (Levels 1-8)
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Pathfinder Society 1E: • PFS1 6–01: Trial by Machine (Levels 1-5) • PFS1 6–02: The Silver Mount Collection (Levels 3-7) • PFS1 6–03: The Technic Siege (Levels 5-9)
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Starfinder Society 1E: • SFS1 7-06: Archives of Eternity (Levels 1-4) • SFS1 7-10: Rasheen's Requiem (Levels 7-10) • SFS1 4-99: A Time of Crisis (Levels 1-6)
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Starfinder Society 2E: • SFS2 1-00: Collision's Wake (Level 3, ~4 hours) • SFS2 1-01: Invasion's Edge + SFS2 1-02: Mystery of the Frozen Moon (Levels 1-2, 2 scenarios) • SFS2 1-03: Disaster at Dreamlink Labs + SFS2 1-04: The Great Absalom Relay (Levels 1-2, 2 scenarios)
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Note: Starfinder 2E scenarios are designed for 2-3 hours each. Scheduled ticket sessions include two scenarios back-to-back in the 5-hour window (except SFS2 1-00).
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• Interactive Specials: Pathfinder 2E (Sunday 2-7 p.m.) and Starfinder 1E (Saturday 2-7 p.m.) – Ticket sales donated to DragonCon's charity partner, so cost is higher
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Walk-Up Sessions (No tickets required):
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Quests on Demand (2-3 hours):
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Pathfinder 2E Quests: • PF2 Quest #20: The Dacilane Academy's Show Must Go On • PF2 Quest #18: Student Exchange • PF2 Quest #25: The Greengold Dilemma • PF2 Quest #24: Tanuki Trouble • PF2 Quest #21: Infernal Infiltration • PF2 Quest #22: Friends in Need • PF2 Quest #23: Lacking Respect
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Starfinder 2E Scenarios (also available as walk-ups): • SFS2 1-01: Invasion's Edge • SFS2 1-02: Mystery of the Frozen Moon • SFS2 1-03: Disaster at Dreamlink Labs • SFS2 1-04: The Great Absalom Relay
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• Learn to Play Sessions (1 hour): Perfect introductions to organized play for newcomers
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• Character Creation Station: Get help building your perfect character
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🎯 TIP MENU — Donate for In-Game Boons! All proceeds benefit NAMI Georgia:
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• $1 - Reroll (try again!)
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• $5 - +5 to a single roll (reroll + boost = $6)
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• $10 - +10 to a single roll (reroll + boost = $11)
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• $20 - Treat one roll as a Natural 20 / Critical Success
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• $25 - Make the GM roll twice and take the worse result
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• $50 - SCREAMING GOAT TIER — Gain ALL of the above once… IF you scream (in character) at the table! No scream, no goat. No goat, no reward.
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Rumor has it there might be a special "secret menu item" that requires table-wide cooperation and... musical performance. But that's just a rumor. Definitely don't ask your GM about it. 😉
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🎲 Multiverse (October 17-19, Peachtree City, GA) 📍 More details at multiversecon.org 🕒 Full schedule to be announced
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🌟 New Players: The Stars Are Calling!
🎉 Welcome to the perfect moment to join AtlantaPFS! 🎉 With Starfinder 2E launching and Dragon Con approaching, there's never been a more exciting time to discover organized play. Whether you want to explore strange new worlds in the Starfinder universe or delve into classic fantasy adventures with Pathfinder Society, we've got the perfect entry point for you.
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Key info: 🪄 No long-term commitment needed – try a game and see how you like it 🎭 Play any legal character that interests you 🤝 GMs are here to help and teach, not gatekeep 📚 Organized Play is cost-friendly and welcoming to all experience levels 🌟 With our expanded venues and growing team, finding a game has never been easier
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New Resource: The Onboarding Committee has created a dedicated space on the Lorespire site with tools to help new players, new GMs, new Venture-Officers, and new Lodges join the Paizo Organized Play Program. Check it out here.
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🚀 Starfinder 2E Resources & Information
Ready to explore the new galaxy? Here's everything you need:
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Core Products Now Available:
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Crossover Content: Interested in bringing some sci-fi into your fantasy games? Check out the Pathfinder Society Character Options page – at the very bottom you'll find sanctioning for Starfinder Content in Pathfinder Society. Some intriguing options there, but note that some have limited-time availability!
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🌐 Connect with Us
• GeorgiaPFS Discord (Changes coming soon - more details to follow!) – Join the conversation about Pathfinder, Starfinder, and more with fellow players and GMs!
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💡 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! Perfect timing to use them on Starfinder 2E character options.
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📅 Schedule Flexibility: Our schedules adapt to GM/Player availability and competing events at venues. The best way to stay updated is through our Warhorn event page or our Event Calendar. We schedule 2+ weeks in advance and provide 48+ hours notice for any necessary changes.
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🎯 Make Requests: Want to see specific scenarios run at your favorite venue? Use our new request forms above to let us know what adventures you're excited to play!
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🤝 Our Community Values
AtlantaPFS is built on diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect. Everyone is welcome at our tables until their behavior indicates otherwise. We are friends. We are allies. We are family. An attack on one is an attack on all, and I can guarantee we have better initiative rolls, defense training, AND attack bonuses than any troublemaker – plus we're prepared to pelt them with all the dice we want to throw into dice jail anyway. 🎲
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Age Requirements: Membership to Pathfinder/Starfinder Society is 18+ (or 13+ with documented parental/guardian permission). Players under 13 are welcome at our tables but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to participate in games.
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📅 August Gaming Schedule
Our Warhorn schedule is updated regularly with new games, so bookmark that link and check back often! Whether you're looking for classic Pathfinder Society adventures or want to try the new Starfinder 2E system, you'll find options across all our venues throughout the month.
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🧙 Closing Message
The perfect storm is here, and AtlantaPFS is ready to ride it to incredible new heights! With Starfinder 2E launching, Dragon Con approaching, our community expanding, and our leadership team scaling up, everything is aligning for our most exciting period yet. Whether you're a veteran ready to explore a new galaxy or someone who's never tried organized play, there's never been a better time to be part of our community.
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Dragon Con is just 25 days away, and we're bringing the future of science fantasy gaming to the Southeast. Join us as we make history, support a great cause, and show everyone what makes AtlantaPFS special. The stars are calling – will you answer?
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May your dice roll high and your adventures be legendary! 🎲✨
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