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Day of the Serpent – our Season Seven Starter - is September 12th, once again at Ettin Games.

Last year’s season kick-off was a huge success, and this year’s will no doubt be better. Not only do we have another multi-table special – but this year, we have two. Plus, we’re running the five newest Year of the Serpent scenarios to start the new season off right.

We're taking over Ettin Games in Humble for the day, and to make this happen, Ettin's asking for $10 per person, which will immediately go towards your personal store credit. We'd hope our friends will be willing to support the store that'll be hosting us all day... and you're gamers - it’s not like you can walk into a game store and not spend at least $10. Besides, Ettin’s got cool stuff. There’s plenty of food places nearby, and it’s an easy sign up on the Houston PFS warhorn. https://warhorn.net/events/houston-pfs/schedule/2015/09/12

Register now at the Houston PFS Warhorn. Registering early helps you ensure that you get to GM and play what you want, and it also ensures that we get our scenarios and boons from Paizo in time.

Here's our schedule:

10:00am – 7 tables of 6–97: Siege of Serpents.

This multi-table interactive adventure in which each group’s actions contribute to the entire room’s success is for levels 1-11.
The Pathfinder Society has opened its gates to visitors from across the world in anticipation of the Grand Convocation, a magnificent festival in which Pathfinders share tales of their exploits, show off their findings, and celebrate the Society’s accomplishments.

However, an inopportune accident quickly spirals out of control when an old enemy attempts a brazen assault on the Pathfinders’ home, and an unexpected foe emerges from hiding to seek vengeance for the Society’s perceived crimes. Can the Pathfinders pacify the chaos and protect their guests while simultaneously defending the Grand Lodge?

3:00pm – your choice:
6–98: Serpents Rise - 7th-level pregenerated Aspis Consortium characters. Full.

Years of political maneuvering, espionage, smuggling, and diplomacy have set the stage for the Aspis Consortium’s most ambitious attack on their Inner Sea rivals: the Pathfinder Society. All that remains are several key preparations that only an elite team of Aspis agents can arrange, and once the fireworks begin, these same agents must strike quickly and mercilessly to secure objectives—some shared and some connected to deeper plots—and escape without the Society being any the wiser.

In this adventure the players portray agents of the Aspis Consortium using 7th-level pregenerated characters. The events in this story also connect to and expand upon those in "Siege of Serpents".
There will only be one table of 6-98, as this scenario requires a 4-star GM, of which we’ve only had one volunteer. If you’re a 4-star GM, and would like to run it for us, please contact me quickly.
6–99: True Dragons of Absalom – 4th-level pregenerated Sewer Dragon kobold characters. Full.
For several years, the Pathfinder Society has enjoyed a mutually beneficial alliance with the Sewer Dragons, the dominant tribe of kobolds living beneath Absalom. When an elite patrol discovers a wounded member of the Society with a desperate message, the Sewer Dragons must move quickly intercept an extraordinary threat from seizing their territory—if not Absalom itself! In this special adventure the players portray kobolds as unlikely defenders of the City at the Center of the World using 4th-level pregenerated characters.
There will only be one table of 6-99, as this scenario requires a 5-star GM, of which we’ve only had one volunteer. If you’re a 5-star GM, and would like to run it for us, please contact me quickly.

7–01: Between the Lines - levels 1–5.

Rival explorers have beaten the Pathfinders to a valuable site in Katapesh, but fortunately most of the riches—including the obscure text the Society sought in the first place—have ended up in the capitol’s extensive bazaars. What is at first a routine shopping trip spirals out of control as the PCs uncovers the writing’s secret past—and secret messages.

7–02: Six Seconds to Midnight - levels 3–7.

A strange confluence of circumstances leaves the researchers of Uringen understaffed and in need of able-bodied assistants. Conveniently, recent Pathfinder Society experiments call for a rare reagent found only in that area, and the two organizations have negotiated a mutually beneficial deal. Can the PCs reach the secluded settlement in time to witness this extraordinary event—and handle the phenomenon’s aftermath?

7–03: The Bronze House Reprisal - levels 5–9.

A recent assault on the Pathfinder Society has renewed hostilities with the Aspis Consortium, and clues left behind point to one of its masterminds: the gold agent Maiveer Sloan. By infiltrating one of the Consortium’s artifact-smuggling operations, the PCs can sabotage their rivals’ criminal operations and send a clear message: No attack will go unanswered.

7-04: Title TBA – levels 7-11.

7-05: Title TBA – levels 1-5.

8:00pm – 7 tables of 7–00: The Sky Key Solution.
This multi-table interactive adventure in which each group’s actions contribute to the entire room’s success is for levels 1-11.

At long last, the Pathfinder Society has reassembled the Numerian device known as the Sky Key. Initial tests suggest it is capable of projecting a location’s past into the present, allowing Society agents to peruse books from destroyed libraries and speak with echoes of long-dead heroes. Now that it has perfected the Sky Key’s controls, the Pathfinder Society is prepared to extract a slice of Absalom’s history and bring it into the present; however, there’s no telling what might be waiting inside—or who in the present might wish to wield the same power.

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…and that’s our big day! Sign up now at https://warhorn.net/events/houston-pfs/schedule/2015/09/12

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Are there scenarios that relate to Skull & Shackles the way there were scenarios that related to Rise of the Runelords / Shattered Star in season four?

I know that 6-06: Hall of the Flesh Eaters takes place in Shackles, but that's all my searching on the matter has dug up.

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We're about to hit the three-year anniversary of running Pathfinder Society in the area. While that might not be a big deal to some of you old-timers, I'm pretty happy about it.

I'm looking for ways to celebrate. We'll make it a potluck game day with foodstuff, of course. Maybe a cheap prize raffle.

Any other ideas? What have y'all done to celebrate milestones?

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LADIES:
Do you want to know more about what goes on behind the Pathfinder Society GM screen?
Do you love playing but you’re intimidated by running a table?
Or are you just sick & tired of everybody telling you it’s your turn to GM for PFS?

Well, here’s your day!

Kingwood Tabletop Gaming is hosting a SPECIAL event just for women gamers!

GM101 for GIRLS
Saturday, November 8th - 10:00am - Ettin Games in Humble

LEARN ABOUT:
Pathfinder Society Play
Preparing an Pathfinder Society Adventure
Utilizing Available Materials
Basic Game Mechanics
Mediating Player Concerns

Join us for a morning of fun & camaraderie!

Fun Giveaways

Breakfast Will Be Served

http://www.meetup.com/Kingwood-Tabletop-Gaming/events/211843492/

I should also point out two things: THE WHOLE POINT is to help the newbie ladies. If you feel like you dont have enough expertise with PFS to attend, youre missing the point. Shelley will be the first to admit she has knowledge gaps too – this is to give each other support and to help build community.

Secondly, while Dave and I are promoting it, this is Shelley’s baby. Her idea, she came to me with scheduling, she’s setting the curriculum. I’ll be in the building, but I’m not interfering (unless she calls me to) and I’m keeping dudes away. No dudes snaking breakfast, and no dudes butting in with “helpful suggestions” – including me.

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So I'm looking at the prestige awards in the GtOP. Our party wiped on our last outing. I notice it says having your body recovered by a rescue team is 5 PP. For everything else on the list, I can find an associated GP cost. For this, I cannot. Any ideas on what this should cost, gold-wise, and where I can find the info?

Thanks in advance.

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FoodMachine Houston
Benefiting the Houston Food Bank
November 15th
M.D. Anderson Library at the University of Houston
Free Admission ($3 - $10 Parking)
Donations Very Encouraged
PFS Sign Ups: https://warhorn.net/events/houston-pfs/schedule/2014/11/15

Nope, I'm not spamming you to GM. I'm only requesting your company. And donations for a good cause.

Taking up the fight against hunger, Gamers Unite to take a stand and raise both awareness and donations for a worthy cause. We take in donations for The Houston Food Bank and will soon partner with other community projects. Hope Ahead, Hunger Behind!

Our mission is to make a positive impact in our community through the acts of gaming.

If you would like to donate, there are two options:
Donate directly to the PayPal at FoodMachineHouston@gmail.com
Contact Mike Snorlax Ramirez to receive donation boxes for non-perishable foods.

FoodMachine is a game day benefiting Houston Food Bank on November 15th at the M.D. Anderson Library at University of Houston. We'll have:
the four latest Year of the Sky Key scenarios
the Silverhex Quests
Emerald Spire Superdungeon
requested scenarios

It's a full 12-hour day with a library-imposed hard limit. To make it work we'll need everyone on time and ready to go. "Gamer Standard Time" won't work for this one. GMs will be calling their own breaks at the table, as there won't be scheduled space between slots so we can get three slots in.

There will be Chick-Fil-A on hand in the kitchen area immediately next to our room. There's other food on campus that's a quick walk from where we are. I'll be running the one-hour quests, but at times the quests aren't going, I'm happy to make food runs as well.

Admission is free, but parking is not (unless you like walking, but I can't figure out where the free parking is, so I can't tell you if that's a good idea or not). It'll be between $3-$10, depending on where you park and what kind of deal FoodMachine is able to work out between now and then.

Donations to Houston Food Bank are greatly appreciated - that's the whole point of the game day.

You can find out more about the rest of the event on Facebook under "FoodMachine Houston".

Go sign up! https://warhorn.net/events/houston-pfs/schedule/2014/11/15

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Did you have fun at Comicpalooza? Good. Here's what's next - The Houston Con (formerly Space City Con, and no I don't know why the name changed).

https://warhorn.net/events/houstoncon-2014

(And yes, there will be other gaming too.)

GM eight hours, donate $5 to the charity (not to me, not to the con, not to con leadership) and get your badge for the weekend. No, its not free - its FIVE WHOLE DOLLARS for an entire weekend of gaming goodness, and you get to tell yourself you did it for the kids - and there's still GM slots available! Life is good!

So here's what's planned:

*A farewell to the Year of the Demon - every season five scenario that hasn't been offered at a Houston convention yet will be offered twice at The Houston Con. There's eight of them.

*Seeker tier play. Yes, we heard you. You're welcome.

*The season four special, "Race for the Runecarved Key". Oh, you played it? Good - volunteer to GM. For The Houston Con, we're doing it differently - the special is on Saturday morning. All you casuals that put your immortal souls ahead of gaming - and have missed out on specials we've been running in the past because they're done on Sunday mornings - now get a chance to join us. Also, the schedule has scenarios that lead up to "Race for the Runecarved Key" plot-wise beforehand and scenarios relating to it after.

*Newbie stuff. Have a friend, wife, girlfriend (I'm just kidding, I know the audience) that you want to introduce to Pathfinder Society play? Newbie goodness galore - The Confirmation, obvs, and We Be Goblins, as well as some of the best lower-level scenarios made. Can you describe "Mists of Mwangi" to an outsider? No, you can't - get 'em to the table. Or get them to the Mendevian front!

The Warhorn link above takes you to gaming sign-up. Registration for the convention itself is handled at thehoustoncon.com

I don't know about you - but I dig Year of the Demon. Let's send it out in style. Together.

Should old demons be forgot, and never brought to mind?
Should old demons be forgot, and auld lang syne?

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Had a question about XP awards when the party runs from the boss fight. The guide says one XP per successful scenario.

Is success defined by living to tell the tale, or actually completing the mission?

Yes, I should have a for-sure answer but I'm second-guessing myself.

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Listen, I got something I need you to do. I need you to make sure you're available April 13-14. That's MAG CON weekend.

MAG CON, April 13-14
New Caney ISD Annex Building
22500 Eagle Drive
New Caney, Texas 77357

MAG CON is a gaming convention that focuses on board, card, and role-playing games. MAG CON's goal is to provide a great value for attendees - great games and concessions at a low price. MAG CON is a fundraiser for The Learning Center campus in New Caney ISD. All proceeds from this gaming convention go to support the The Learning Center and its educational mission.

The Learning Center deals with many students that are considered "at risk". The programs mission is to provide an educational environment that helps provide opportunities for these students to refocus their attitudes and academics. This is achieved by fostering positive teacher-student relationships and helping students realize their own potential.

That's all I'm asking from you for today. Nothing too strenuous. Just save the date. Go to your google calendar or whatever you use, mark the days. Talk to the boss and/or the SO or whomever you need to.

We're still planning out scenario offerings, so if you have a request - now's the time. Its a small con, but we'll make ya feel welcome.

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Due to last-minute drops, we have room in today's game:

3-21: The Temple of Empyreal Enlightenment

If you can make it and would like to play, please RSVP at http://www.meetup.com/kingwood-tabletop-gaming

...and hey - if you're in the area but can't make this one, check out our group anyway. We're building something cool out here.

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Hi all,

I'm running Beginner Box Bash Demos at Texas Battle Bunker in Kingwood. Starting with "Relics" on Tuesday the 10th.

Ultimately, I'd like to build a Pathfinder Society scene in the area. But first thing's first - let's see if there's interest, and teach people the basics.

Hope you can join us. There's a sign-up sheet at the store.

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I haven't seen any feedback for the individual beginner box bash scenarios, so I figured I'd start a thread.

Ran my players through "Tomes", and it seemed like the combat was way hard for a party of 4 1st-levels.

I'm running "Relics" next, as that's the other one I have the GameMastery map tiles for.

Was wondering if any of you had any thoughts on the bash scenarios.

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The good news: there's a lot of demand for the upcoming Pathfinder intro night.

The bad news: I have six sign-ups, and none of the players can make the alternate date I offered.

This means I, a new PF GM, will be running Black Fang's Dungeon with six players. Which is fine, I just need some help from ya'll.

What adjustments should I make to the adventure to accommodate six players? Add HP? Add AC? Add more bad guys? Is there a general rule of thumb not covered in the box?

Also: what do I do for a new pre-gen? Obviously, I can add the barbarian from the player pack... but what about pre-gen #6? Is there a class that's good for noobs that's not covered in the box that I should bring in?

I know, I can always turn people away... but these are actually people from my LFR group that I like playing with, that I'd like to include in future PFS stuff.

Ya'll have been very helpful, and I appreciate it a lot.

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New PF GM here... experimenting with moving my LFR group over to PF. Wanted to start with the Beginner's Box.

Wondering how long (time-wise) the Black Fang's Dungeon adventure is expected to take, on average. Can it be knocked out in one 4-hour session? Should I have the Deadly Mine adventure prepped as well?

Any insight's appreciated.

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BAH! I'm having trouble writing this without flaming "the other guys". I'm really really really not looking to start a flame-fest. Really.

I have, however, noticed the "Pathfinder Society Played Here!" signs at cons where there was no similar signage for "the organized play structure the other guys have". Those are cool signs.

Being that I'm looking at your green grass, I'm wondering what other support Paizo does for players / DMs / cons. I'd rather not start talking about what the other guys DON'T do, as I'm already aware and (again), I'd rather not start a flame thread.

Is there something like a player/DM reward system? Maps? Players writing mods? Con support? The pregens and quickstart I saw at one con looked really slick - is that the norm for PFS?

Appreciate it if you could accommodate. If not, I completely understand.


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