Grand Convocation Preview Highlights

AWESOME! I can't wait!!!

This is open to everyone and doesn't require signup?

It's open, but I still put it on my events just in case.

This looks really cool. I can't wait!

Wish I could go ;_; darnit, seems awesome.

Will you pick one PFS character to do the events with or do you potentially switch them up?

I am planning to do them all with one character... though, we'll see depending on Faction missions...

I'm a bit lost as to how to sign up.

Man I wish I was going. Oh well, have fun to those who are going!

Will you pick one PFS character to do the events with or do you potentially switch them up?

You pick one character at the start of the event, and that's the PC you play the entire time.

Cool, thanks Mark! Will we be getting experience for these mini sessions, or possibly one at the end of the event?

Darn, should really have put that on my events list.

Not my Cup of tea, but for those that it is, I am sure you will have a great time!

So it sounds like you're supposed to be in-character from the moment you step into the door until the moment the event is over. Is that correct?

This sounds awesome! Totally jealous that I do not get to go to Paizocon.

So it sounds like you're supposed to be in-character from the moment you step into the door until the moment the event is over. Is that correct?

If that's your thing. You can also pretty much just roll dice the whole time with very little roleplay, escpecially if you're 5th level. The Quests will be divided up by tier, so if you're 3-9th levels, you'll have at least two to play, and at 5th you'll have 3. These should take about 45 minutes to an hour each. But completing your faction mission, getting some neat, unique boons, and participating in some other surprises will require you to interact on a personal level with others in character.

Do you have to have a registered PFS character, or can you use a pregen?

@Mark: So if I am playing a 1st level character, I would only have one to play?

While we'll have pregens, we'll only be offering 1st-level pregens at the event. So if you plan to play, best to bring your own new PC since you'll be playing 1st level with a pregen too.

And yes, characters of 1st and 2nd levels or those of 10th level or higher will only have one quest they'll qualify for based on how the level tiers overlap, but there will be a lot for everyone to do above and beyond that part of the event.

Hmm, that could be a deciding factor... >.<

Cool, thanks Mark! Will we be getting experience for these mini sessions, or possibly one at the end of the event?

The entire Grand Convocation will offer 1 XP that will be recorded on the finale Chronicle sheet.

This is open to everyone and doesn't require signup?

It is open but keep in mind, we only have 180 seats for the finale so real tickets get seated first and we will seat open players after that.

Aeshuura wrote:

Cool, thanks Mark! Will we be getting experience for these mini sessions, or possibly one at the end of the event?

The entire Grand Convocation will offer 1 XP that will be recorded on the finale Chronicle sheet.

Thanks Michael! So conceivably we could be coming out with four or five chronicles, but only the final on will have the XP award. Gotcha!

Sounds awesome, wish I could go.

We wish everyone could come, too!

But if this works out, we hope to use the logistical and structural framework of the event to replicate it with less legwork in future years, and make it something that could potentially be replicated at other events (just with different names and storylines). All that depends on many, many pieces falling into place in just the right way, but for all those that can't make this year's Grand Convocation, know that we plan to have one next year (start saving those pennies!) and maybe at other shows as well down the road.

Sounds amazing, can't wait to see how it all plays out

So cool. Wish I could be there.

Let's just say I'm very excited. This even will be a blast!

Yes, very excited about this as are my boys. And thanks for the heads-up on the sweet spot at 5th level.

Real excited about this. Good work, Brock and team!

Well dang...I wasn't even aware that there would be a part of the Convocation that would require sign-up. Nerds.

Well, here's hoping I can make it into the finale...

I'm big on roleplay, and I REALLY look forward to the event. I'm all signed up and ready to go!

Well dang...I wasn't even aware that there would be a part of the Convocation that would require sign-up. Nerds.

Well, here's hoping I can make it into the finale...

Only 154 of 170 people obtained tickets. So, we should have some room to fit those that didn't get tickets initially. But, those are first come first serve of course.

Ha Ha Ho!

Hmmmm. Should I play a high lvl PC who's all tricked out and give them an epic retirement? Or should I play a low lvl PC to maximize the amount of time I get to play with whatever shinnies are available?

Pirate Rob ... I was recently deciding the same thing.
I chose to go with the slow-track XP, so as to not retire the character, and get to p lay with shinies as long as possible.
Just my two cents.

Rob, I'm suffering from the same dilemma!

Dane Pitchford wrote:

Well dang...I wasn't even aware that there would be a part of the Convocation that would require sign-up. Nerds.

Well, here's hoping I can make it into the finale...

Only 154 of 170 people obtained tickets. So, we should have some room to fit those that didn't get tickets initially. But, those are first come first serve of course.

When were the signups for this open? At the same time as the other limited seating events? Is it possible to get myself and my Buddy on the list for tickets for this still? :D

They were in the PFS section of sign ups. Show up at 6:30 on Friday evening and we will get both of you in.

Just a question or two. It will be my first paizocon and I am super excited for it. I will not be able to buy a ticket till just a day or two before the con. I was looking at the event list and it looks like many of the tables are full already. Are those the only tables available for play?

I am still going to attend for some of the seminars as I am always up for learning things. I would just like to know if all those events get full if the opportunity for gaming is still on the table.

There isn't an online equivalent to this is there?

Just a question or two. It will be my first paizocon and I am super excited for it. I will not be able to buy a ticket till just a day or two before the con. I was looking at the event list and it looks like many of the tables are full already. Are those the only tables available for play?

I am still going to attend for some of the seminars as I am always up for learning things. I would just like to know if all those events get full if the opportunity for gaming is still on the table.

We have 30 PFS tables each slot. When those are full, we don't have any other tables we can utilize. However, I know there is also open gaming available. But, we will do our absolute best to seat everyone that wants to play PFS.

There isn't an online equivalent to this is there?

No there isn't.

We have 30 PFS tables each slot. When those are full, we don't have any other tables we can utilize. However, I know there is also open gaming available. But, we will do our absolute best to seat everyone that wants to play PFS.

Awesome! You can only do what you can do. Super excited to be going and I know I'll have a great time no matter what!

jtfoto wrote:

There isn't an online equivalent to this is there?

No there isn't.

Awwwww. That's too bad. I'd love to get into an enormous event like this. Might I suggest an exploration into an online/PbP version of this or something to this scale.

jtfoto wrote:

There isn't an online equivalent to this is there?

No there isn't.

I think that this has been brought up before, but I wonder if Paizo has considered doing something like what Blizzard did for BlizzCon, and offered Virtual Tickets. They were affordable, and allowed watching the panels and such from a live feed on one's computer. It was somewhat ... no, strike that, it was *massively cool.

Is this a costumed event? Is there a contest for costumes?

You are welcome to wear a costume if you so choose (which is also the case for the entire convention), but there are no contests for costumes as part of the Grand Convocation. Perhaps that's something we'd do in the future if there seems to be enough interest in costuming the event.