South Bend, Indiana PFS


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Scarab Sages 2/5

In another thread for NW Indiana there has been some interest in forming a South Bend-area group. It was noted there is at least one Pathfinder group, but so far no society. I gather from that thread there are at least four players interested, and I've witnessed first hand the If You Build It™ law in action, so it's safe to say we have players.

Now we need a time and location. The local game stores can't do much to help us: Griffon Books closes at 6pm and Fantasy Games doesn't have room. (I'm going to call both those places to confirm the above.) Anyone have any suggestions? A public forum is preferable for several reasons, not the least of which is promoting growth of the community. Still, anyone willing to host should be lauded and praised for their generosity, should it come to that.

Personally I'd like to see a Monday night game, but I reckon most want a weekend game, likely Saturday. I could only commit to once a month on the Weekends, but that shouldn't stop us. What day/time would you like to play?

Also, as you're chiming in, note whether you'd like to GM or not. I'll be glad to GM as long as we've only got one table, but I'll need backup sooner or later. (I'm also more than willing to play, I really don't have a preference.)

Liberty's Edge

I guess it would depend on whether we're talking about doing a weekly game or not. I do a D&D game every other Sunday night at Fantasy Games, so Sunday would be bad for me. Wednesday night is also bad, but I can probably work with any other evenings. I'd love to eventually GM but I'm really very new to Pathfinder so I'd like a while to get to know the system better. I can't think of anyplace off the top of my head to meet and play though unless The Griffon or Fantasy Games has a spot open.

Scarab Sages 2/5

I had a great response from Fantasy Games - I still have to hash it out with the owner, but it looks like Saturdays once or twice a month will work out well. Tentatively I'm going to say noon-5 first and third Saturday each month, starting in September.

Any takers?

Grand Lodge 4/5 5/55/5 ***

Count me in for 9/4. The 1st Saturday each month might be doable.

Scarab Sages 2/5

TwilightKnight wrote:
Count me in for 9/4. The 1st Saturday each month might be doable.

Isn't it fairly likely that you've played everything already!?


As a fellow South Bend resident, I wish you luck on getting this rolling:) I'll spread the word to my group of friends and see if anyone is interested in a PFS game (if there are spots open anyway).

Again, good luck with everything!

Grand Lodge 4/5 5/55/5 ***

Tom Baumbach wrote:
TwilightKnight wrote:
Count me in for 9/4. The 1st Saturday each month might be doable.
Isn't it fairly likely that you've played everything already!?

nearly a guarantee...but that's okay, I like to GM even more. If nothing else, I'll help your attendance :)

Sovereign Court

TwilightKnight wrote:
Tom Baumbach wrote:
TwilightKnight wrote:
Count me in for 9/4. The 1st Saturday each month might be doable.
Isn't it fairly likely that you've played everything already!?
nearly a guarantee...but that's okay, I like to GM even more. If nothing else, I'll help your attendance :)

I am interested as well, but 9/4 conflicts with another one of my campaigns.

Liberty's Edge

I think I can make it on 9/4 also.

Scarab Sages 2/5

It's official, 1st & 3rd Saturdays, noon-5pm, starting September 4th at Fantasy Games in South Bend. I've added this event to the database.

The first session will be #24 Decline of Glory.

Grand Lodge 4/5 5/55/5 ***

Congratulations...do you need any GM's?

Scarab Sages 2/5

Not right now, but I'll let you know if I get more than 7 players.

Dark Archive 4/5 5/55/55/5 Venture-Agent, Indiana—Lafayette

Fellow Indianians. I'm starting to organize Society events for this years PentaCon 2010 in Ft. Wayne Indiana this November 5th - 7th. You can get to the post here.

I am hoping to have a large number of tables for Pathfinder Society.

Silver Crusade

Cactus-Jack wrote:
Fellow Indianians.

WHAT is this apostacy!?? We are Hoosiers! There is no other term accepted!

I live in Seattle, but born and raised in Evansville. Good to see Pathfinder being played in my homeland!

Dark Archive 4/5 5/55/55/5 Venture-Agent, Indiana—Lafayette

Slipstream wrote:
Cactus-Jack wrote:
Fellow Indianians.

WHAT is this apostacy!?? We are Hoosiers! There is no other term accepted!

I live in Seattle, but born and raised in Evansville. Good to see Pathfinder being played in my homeland!

OOps. You are totally correct. I should have used Hoosiers. I guess I haven't lived here long enough for it to come naturally.

Silver Crusade

Cactus-Jack wrote:


OOps. You are totally correct. I should have used Hoosiers. I guess I haven't lived here long enough for it to come naturally.

It's all good. I had to learn a lot of weird facts when I moved up here too.

Scarab Sages 2/5

So there was supposed to be a game tomorrow, Saturday the 18th, but the game store's website listed the game as starting at 5:30pm (rather than starting at 12pm and ending at 5:30pm).

I've already heard from one player that he won't be making it (because he thought the time had changed, and now he has other plans). Indication was that we would already be short of players (who couldn't make it, regardless of time slot).

Essentially that means I know of one player who hasn't said whether or not he can make it. So, because of the confusion and hopefully to save everyone some headache, I'm canceling the game tomorrow.

This also means the schedule will likely change away from 1st & 3rd Saturdays, but I don't have all those ducks in a row yet.

Of course, if by some miracle three people contact me before 11am tomorrow saying they'll be there to play, I'll run the game as normal.

Liberty's Edge

I am planning on being there Saturday if there is still a game going on.

Scarab Sages 2/5

It's not, unfortunately.

I've had to re-evaluate my availability sooner than expected. I had hoped to establish a self-sustaining group before needing to return to busy weekend schedule, but life had other plans.

Currently all I can commit to is every 3rd Saturday of the month; the next session will be October 16th.


I know that every saturday from 5(ish)pm to 9(ish)pm at comic quest in evansville IN there are several groups that play pathfinder. Currently there is at least one homebrew and a table playing CoT. More are always welcome -- on a regular/semi regular/ non regular basis as they have time for.

Scarab Sages 2/5

The PFS game at noon (EST) at Fantasy Games in South Bend on 16 October will be #19 Skeleton Moon.

The scenario is rather quick, so if you haven't yet made a character (or want help finalizing one), we'll have time to do that before the game.

Sovereign Court

Tom Baumbach wrote:

The PFS game at noon (EST) at Fantasy Games in South Bend on 16 October will be #19 Skeleton Moon.

The scenario is rather quick, so if you haven't yet made a character (or want help finalizing one), we'll have time to do that before the game.

Tom, have you been getting good turnout at these events? I'll keep checking in on this thread to see if my Saturday schedules allow me to sneak in and take part in a scenario. I'm itching to play PFS again.

Scarab Sages 2/5

Nebelwerfer41 wrote:
Tom, have you been getting good turnout at these events?

Unfortunately I've only been able to run one event thus far! Life has a way of thwarting plans.

The 16th will be only the second session I've run at Fantasy Games. Our first session had three new players (plus Twilight Knight, who showed up for moral support).

Even if your Saturday is booked, you should make the drive out to Portage on the 17th for the special Shadow Lodge event!

Grand Lodge 4/5 5/55/5 ***

Tom Baumbach wrote:
The PFS game at noon (EST) at Fantasy Games in South Bend on 16 October will be #19 Skeleton Moon.

As before, I might be able to make an appearance if you need someone to fill out a table or provide "moral support" (although I prefer to think of it as morale support). I know the drive now so I promise not to be late ;-)

Liberty's Edge

I just want to apologize, I've been meaning to make it to the PFS games but my schedule has been crazy. I haven't given up though, and I'm still looking for a group playing a Pathfinder campaign or perhaps an AP. Nebelwerfer41 are you looking for any new players, or know of anyone in South Bend that is? I'm really wanting to hook up with a local group.

Scarab Sages 2/5

Tom Nowicki wrote:
I just want to apologize..,

Well by my count you only missed one game. No need to apologize, life happens despite the best intentions.

The next game I run at lightspeed will be on 11/20.

Liberty's Edge

Tom you mean the next one at Fantasy Games is on the 20th? I'll be out of town that weekend I'm afraid. When is the next PFS game at Lightspeed in Portage?

Liberty's Edge

I'm really really wanting to GM a PFS game or 20, but I need a few more games under my belt as a player first.

Scarab Sages 2/5

Tom Nowicki wrote:
When is the next PFS game at Lightspeed in Portage?

There is a game every Thursday starting at 5pm (Central).

Scarab Sages 2/5

The next PFS session at Fantasy Games in South Bend on November 20th (noon, eastern) will be Before the #02-01 Dawn Part 1: Bloodcove Disguise.

If this session doesn't turn out a legal table, I'll be taking a break from the South Bend area for a few months - I'll try again in the spring.

Liberty's Edge

Tom let's talk. If you could, send me an email at tnowicki2 at gmail dot com. Thanks!


Ever find out if there is pathfinder groups in the south bend area?

Liberty's Edge 4/5 *** Venture-Lieutenant, California—Los Angeles (South Bay)

IronKanon wrote:

Ever find out if there is pathfinder groups in the south bend area?

There is. Just check this subforum. They are quite active.

Liberty's Edge 4/5 *** Venture-Lieutenant, California—Los Angeles (South Bay)

You might want to try this thread.

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