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4. Annual exclusive special scenario available to regional coordinators and 5-star GMs only for one year.
6. Special exclusive events at PaizoCon and Gen Con.
Josh just had to add that to sweeten the pot.
So much for getting those 4 hours of nightly sleep I get now ...
7. Finally, detail two ideas that you haven't seen Paizo try that, in your opinion, will help grow Pathfinder Society Organized Play in your local area or region.
I have to bear the burden of/deal with/put up with/give medication to (1) Tim Hitchcock and (2) Mark Moreland. Ok, that parts done.
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Regional Venture-Coordinator, Mediterranean
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Some tough requirements there.
Organize a minimum of two Pathfinder Society Organized Play convention or game store appearances per month in your local or regional area of responsibility.
Not that many stores in the UK run regular games and we don't get even one convention a month.
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Some tough requirements there.
Organize a minimum of two Pathfinder Society Organized Play convention or game store appearances per month in your local or regional area of responsibility.Not that many stores in the UK run regular games and we don't get even one convention a month.
You just need one store that runs two games a month, or two that run one game a month.
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Yep, and then you can stop organizing games for Conception, Oddcon, PaizoconUk, UKGamesExpo, GameCon and Dragonmeet! ;-)
Btw, any Pathfinder Society planned for IndieCon?
Somehow I don't think that's going to happen;-)
I always figured Pathfinder wasn't 'indie' enough for Indiecon so no plans for it.
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It might be possible to get that for the whole of the UK. I guess setting that up would be national coordination ;-)
You just need one store that runs two games a month, or two that run one game a month.
There is some interest in getting some Pathfinder Society play going at Wargames Heaven in Brighton. Just thought I'd throw that out incase there are any other British Paizonians in that area.
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I might be able to help - email me at paizoconuk@hotmail.com and we can discuss it. (Not that I'm trying to jump into the coordinator role but I could offer some assistance)
There is some interest in getting some Pathfinder Society play going at Wargames Heaven in Brighton. Just thought I'd throw that out incase there are any other British Paizonians in that area.
And a hearty 'screw you' to Canada, of all places!
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Some tough requirements there.
Organize a minimum of two Pathfinder Society Organized Play convention or game store appearances per month in your local or regional area of responsibility.Not that many stores in the UK run regular games and we don't get even one convention a month.
Wintergreen
I guess 'organise' is not an issue if subcontraction is allowed. We should get at least 2 games a month together in the whole of the UK.
For example if I run a game at Canterbury University or a the Deal Wargame Club - these should count for the whole of the UK as long as you ensure they are at least listed somewhere on the PaizoCon UK pages.
But certainly what's missing right now is co-ordination to list ahead of time where you could game in the UK.
I just looked up local games stores and wanted to inquire on the weekend if I could give an introductory game at the Snipers Nest at Ramsgate. Not sure it will happen - but I'm trying. And having somewhere a place to go to to check if a game is on would help a lot. I remember how difficult it was for me to find a first game until you invited me to come around.
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Though I would love to do This, And I think I would be good at it, because of my obsession with organization ;), and I believe I am close enough to Austin (45 Min drive) to do that region, the threat of deployment is just to great to chance it. Oddly been in the Air Force for almost 10 years and never deployed due to the positions I was in not deploying often, but looks like that has changed with my current duty location.
I will watch closely my current duty location, and see if that is not the case, If I feel I have very little chance of deploying I will submit an application for the Austin position if it has not been filled. Either way if the position is filled I will lend my assistance to the Austin regional coordinator. Looking forward to the future of the PFS and I will continue to give my help the origination in any way I can.
See you at GenCon Josh!
Wow, free pdfs of all Pathinder products? I hope regional coordinators use these to update PathfinderWiki. It's a great free resource for new PFS players and something I always recommend to newbies who want to find out more about the world. I might be a bit biased, though.
And a hearty 'screw you' to Canada, of all places!
The initial locations were determined by current activity.
I love my Canadian brethern and sistern. I shall watch Canada in the coming months to see if activity increases (such as reporting) and should that happen, I'll be happy as poutine on my breakfast table to announce regions for Canada. :-)
Wow, free pdfs of all Pathinder products? I hope regional coordinators use these to update PathfinderWiki.
...after they've been released to the public, so as not to violate their NDA. :-)
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Need to report Gamicon so that Iowa can show up on there...Todd talk to me Wed at our slot 0 and we can discuss this. Definately agreed on that point.. hrmm .. if we report Gamicon do we get Paizo prize support? *looks at Josh*
[DERAIL]Todd and Thea do either of you know anything about possible PFS play during ICON 35? Please email me directly to discuss off this thread please. Email is same user name at gmail.[/DERAIL]
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This looks good! I would sign up, but I just dont have the time.
Possible Coordinators to the NYC region would be either Mark(Yoda) or one of the GM's from the Wednesday night PFS meetup at Au Bon Grout.
I like the requirements, the person would definitely have to be dedicated to the game. As for the PDF's well I'll just keep supporting the company the old fashion way.
So lets go NYC PFS Members clean up the resume and apply!
@ JOSH: I want to put this out - Does this change any other GM's from the area from conducting their own PFS Events? Do they have to get approval from the new coordinator?
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[DERAIL]Todd and Thea do either of you know anything about possible PFS play during ICON 35? Please email me directly to discuss off this thread please. Email is same user name at gmail.[/DERAIL]Need to report Gamicon so that Iowa can show up on there...Todd talk to me Wed at our slot 0 and we can discuss this. Definately agreed on that point.. hrmm .. if we report Gamicon do we get Paizo prize support? *looks at Josh*
You should also talk to Mark (yoda8myhead), Icon is within range of him, Also isn't the next ICON number 30? That is home for me, so I may think about going to it to, went to them all the time in the 90's.
@ JOSH: I want to put this out - Does this change any other GM's from the area from conducting their own PFS Events? Do they have to get approval from the new coordinator?
No, but I would strongly encourage folks in these localities and regions to contact the coordinator (once known) just to give them a heads-up. I wouldn't want the regional coordinator to organize 20 tables of PFS at a local con and then arrive and find out a fan set up another 10 more completely separate. Good communication is always a good idea and I'm hoping by having a coordinator system we can ... coordinate ... the many Society events that occur every month.
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You should also talk to Mark (yoda8myhead), Icon is within range of him, Also isn't the next ICON number 30? That is home for me, so I may think about going to it to, went to them all the time in the 90's.
Nope, it's 35... Go to ICON goodness.
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You should also talk to Mark (yoda8myhead), Icon is within range of him, Also isn't the next ICON number 30? That is home for me, so I may think about going to it to, went to them all the time in the 90's.[DERAIL]Todd and Thea do either of you know anything about possible PFS play during ICON 35? Please email me directly to discuss off this thread please. Email is same user name at gmail.[/DERAIL]Need to report Gamicon so that Iowa can show up on there...Todd talk to me Wed at our slot 0 and we can discuss this. Definately agreed on that point.. hrmm .. if we report Gamicon do we get Paizo prize support? *looks at Josh*
We may be talking about two different ICON's. The one Thea speaks of is held in Iowa, and I thought that yoda was in NYC?
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I expect those of us in less active regions that coordinate will do it in a less official capacity? I'm fine with that really, lol. Honestly, with one actual game store in the entire tri-city area for me (Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater), there isn't much choice in places to go to play, but our groups are growing. Last meet-up we had three tables going in our second session. It was pretty sweet.
Wow, free pdfs of all Pathinder products? I hope regional coordinators use these to update PathfinderWiki....after they've been released to the public, so as not to violate their NDA. :-)
But of course. I would never suggest otherwise!
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We may be talking about two different ICON's. The one Thea speaks of is held in Iowa, and I thought that yoda was in NYC?You should also talk to Mark (yoda8myhead), Icon is within range of him, Also isn't the next ICON number 30? That is home for me, so I may think about going to it to, went to them all the time in the 90's.[DERAIL]Todd and Thea do either of you know anything about possible PFS play during ICON 35? Please email me directly to discuss off this thread please. Email is same user name at gmail.[/DERAIL]Need to report Gamicon so that Iowa can show up on there...Todd talk to me Wed at our slot 0 and we can discuss this. Definately agreed on that point.. hrmm .. if we report Gamicon do we get Paizo prize support? *looks at Josh*
Yeah I was talking about This ICON which is a Science Fiction, Fact and Fantasy Convention that has been running for 30 years on Longisland NY.
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And a hearty 'screw you' to Canada, of all places!The initial locations were determined by current activity.
I love my Canadian brethern and sistern. I shall watch Canada in the coming months to see if activity increases (such as reporting) and should that happen, I'll be happy as poutine on my breakfast table to announce regions for Canada. :-)
And of course, there's the whole population density thing. Believe me, a "region" up here is a whole bunch more travelling.
As much as I'd like to see one made available for Toronto area, I would think that there is more activity in Ottawa/Montreal... and they have a few conventions.
I expect those of us in less active regions that coordinate will do it in a less official capacity? I'm fine with that really, lol. Honestly, with one actual game store in the entire tri-city area for me (Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater), there isn't much choice in places to go to play, but our groups are growing. Last meet-up we had three tables going in our second session. It was pretty sweet.
I will continue to assist anyone who needs help setting up a local Society group regardless of whether or not they are outside of our current local or regional targets for regional coordinators.
I'll bite Joshua. While I have no interest in being a regional anything, I do run a sizable meetup and have wanted to see PFS games run at our monthly events.
If you can put someone in touch with me who might be interested in running a table or two at our monthly meetups that would be great.
Perhaps this is something that would be best to wait until the new regional person has been selected. Might be a good starting point anyhow.
I'll bite Joshua. While I have no interest in being a regional anything, I do run a sizable meetup and have wanted to see PFS games run at our monthly events.
If you can put someone in touch with me who might be interested in running a table or two at our monthly meetups that would be great.
Perhaps this is something that would be best to wait until the new regional person has been selected. Might be a good starting point anyhow.
Where are you? :-)
Love the idea, just wish it were more locations
As we grow, we plan to expand our regional coordinator program into more locations worldwide—so if you don't see your area on here yet, don't despair! We may be coming soon to a region near you.
:-)
Where are you? :-)I'll bite Joshua. While I have no interest in being a regional anything, I do run a sizable meetup and have wanted to see PFS games run at our monthly events.
If you can put someone in touch with me who might be interested in running a table or two at our monthly meetups that would be great.
Perhaps this is something that would be best to wait until the new regional person has been selected. Might be a good starting point anyhow.
Pasadena, California (I hid a link up above in the words "Sizable meetup"). I told my friend about this, perhaps he's interested.
Will there be competition among regions to see which can have the largest percentage growth from year to year, or to see which can have the most total sessions reported, etc?
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2. Attend PaizoCon or Gen Con and work for Paizo at one (or both) of those conventions annually. Non-USA regional coordinators will be expected to attend large local conventions to be named later.
Of all the requirements on the list, this is the only one I have difficulty with. Not due to a lack of desire, but due to the responsibilities of being a working father with four kids under my roof.
All the rest, I already do... even though the region I work in (southeast Missouri) is a small area with few game stores, conventions or events (but no lack of player!)
Guess I won't be making the cut anytime soon. :(
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2. Attend PaizoCon or Gen Con and work for Paizo at one (or both) of those conventions annually. Non-USA regional coordinators will be expected to attend large local conventions to be named later.Of all the requirements on the list, this is the only one I have difficulty with. Not due to a lack of desire, but due to the responsibilities of being a working father with four kids under my roof.
All the rest, I already do... even though the region I work in (southeast Missouri) is a small area with few game stores, conventions or events (but no lack of player!)
Guess I won't be making the cut anytime soon. :(
I agree this is the toughest requirement. I think why Josh is doing it is to see and talk to his Coordinators in person at least once a year. Nothing beats face time.
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WOW! This is cool, but would be a daunting task especially in larger metro cities like New York, Boston, LA, and Chicago. I know there are dozens of gaming stores spread across the Chicagoland area plus at least as many dedicated book/comic dealers that dabble in games. To stay current with all of them, monthly, feels like a full-time job. I would love to take the mantle, but alas, work, family, etc leaves little time for other. It's hard enough keeping up with my weekly event at FLGS and a bi-weekly home game. Oh, for the days of youth before children, and other responsibilities. Guess I'll just have to wait until it's my turn to win PowerBall so I can quit my job and become a professional geek :-)
