Doug Miles |
A lot of you are excited about GenCon and the loads of Pathfinder Society action that will be running there. BUT GenCon is still over 92 days away—what feels like an eternity for many. Want to bleed off some of that GM energy and get your game fine-tuned for August? Come to Columbus and help us close out Season 2 with authority! Only 49 days and counting until the 2011 Origins Game Fair.
Want to save $65 on a convention badge? Volunteer to GM four slots of PFS and entry to the convention is free. No room reservation for the weekend? Volunteer to GM eight slots of PFS and receive free lodging at a local hotel. Already have a room? Receive a voucher instead.
PFS events this year are being organized by the veteran staff of The Gathering.
How to sign up:
To volunteer as a GM, please send an email to origins2011@paradigmconcepts.com; include in this email the following information.
• Full name
• The listed adventure code for the adventures you wish to GM; and the timeslots during which you would like to GM.
• Rewards package you would like (None; Badge; Badge + Hotel; Badge + Voucher)
Thursday Morning
PFS 2-13 Murder on the Throaty Mermaid (Tiers 1-5)
PFS 0-05 Mists of Mwangi (Tiers 1-5)
PFS 2-23 Shadow's Last Stand, Part 1 (Tiers 1-7)
PFS 2-21 The Dalsine Affair (Tiers 1-7)
Cult of the Ebon Destroyers (Tier 7-9, Slot 1/2)
Thursday Afternoon
We Be Goblins! (Promotional, module pre-gens only)
PFS 2-24 Shadow's Last Stand, Part 2 (Tiers 1-7)
PFS 2-21 The Dalsine Affair (Tiers 1-7)
PFS 1-07 Voice in the Void (Tiers 1-7)
Cult of the Ebon Destroyers (Tier 7-9, Slot 2/2)
Thursday Evening
We Be Goblins! (Promotional, module pre-gens only)
PFS 2-11 Penumbral Accords (Tier 1-5)
PFS 2-EX Midnight Mauler (Tiers 1-7)
PFS 2-21 The Dalsine Affair (Tiers 1-7)
PFS 2-25 You Only Die Twice (Tiers 5-9)
Friday Morning
The Godsmouth Heresy (Tier 1-2, Slot 1/2)
PFS 2-15 Shades of Ice, Part 1 (Tiers 1-5, 2 tables)
PFS 2-21 The Dalsine Affair (Tiers 1-7)
PFS 2-EX Midnight Mauler (Tiers 1-7)
PFS 2-06 The Heresy of Man, Part 1 (Tiers 5-9)
PFS 2-25 You Only Die Twice (Tiers 5-9)
PFS 2-18 Forbidden Furnace (Tiers 7-11)
Friday Afternoon
The Godsmouth Heresy (Tier 1-2, Slot 2/2)
PFS 2-17 Shades of Ice, Part 2 (Tiers 1-5, 2 tables)
PFS 2-23 Shadow's Last Stand, Part 1 (Tiers 1-7, 2 tables)
PFS 2-07 The Heresy of Man, Part 2 (Tiers 5-9)
Cult of the Ebon Destroyers (Tier 7-9, Slot 1/2)
PFS 2-20 Wrath of Accursed (Tiers 7-11)
Friday Evening
PFS 2-19 Shades of Ice, Part 3 (Tiers 1-5, 2 tables)
PFS 2-24 Shadow's Last Stand, Part 2 (Tiers 1-7, 2 tables)
PFS 2-21 The Dalsine Affair (Tiers 1-7)
PFS 2-09 The Heresy of Man, Part 3 (Tiers 5-9)
Cult of the Ebon Destroyers (Tier 7-9, Slot 2/2)
PFS 2-26 The Mantis's Prey (Tiers 7-9)
Saturday Morning
The Godsmouth Heresy (Tier 1-2, Slot 1/2)
PFS 2-15 Shades of Ice, Part 1 (Tiers 1-5, 2 tables)
PFS 2-23 Shadow's Last Stand, Part 1 (Tiers 1-7, 2 tables)
PFS 2-06 The Heresy of Man, Part 1 (Tiers 5-9)
Cult of the Ebon Destroyers (Tier 7-9, Slot 1/2)
PFS 2-18 The Forbidden Furnace of Forgotten Kor (Tiers 7-11)
Tomb of the Iron Medusa (Tier 14, Slot 1/3)
Saturday Afternoon
The Godsmouth Heresy (Tier 1-2, Slot 2/2)
PFS 2-15 Shades of Ice, Part 1 (Tiers 1-5, 2 tables)
PFS 2-24 Shadow's Last Stand, Part 2 (Tiers 1-7, 2 tables)
PFS 2-07 The Heresy of Man, Part 2 (Tiers 5-9)
Cult of the Ebon Destroyers (Tier 7-9, Slot 2/2)
PFS 2-20 Wrath of Accursed (Tiers 7-11)
Tomb of the Iron Medusa (Tier 14, Slot 1/3)
Saturday Evening
We Be Goblins! (Promotional, module pre-gens only, 2 tables)
PFS 2-17 Shades of Ice, Part 2 (Tiers 1-5, 2 tables)
PFS 2-21 The Dalsine Affair (Tiers 1-7)
PFS 2-09 The Heresy of Man, Part 3 (Tiers 5-9)
PFS 2-25 You Only Die Twice (Tiers 5-9)
PFS 2-18 The Flesh Collector (Tiers 7-11)
Tomb of the Iron Medusa (Tier 14, Slot 1/3)
Sunday Morning
We Be Goblins! (Promotional, module pre-gens only)
PFS 2-EX The Midnight Mauler (Tiers 1-7)
PFS 2-23 Shadow's Last Stand, Part 1 (Tiers 1-7)
PFS 2-24 Shadow's Last Stand, Part 2 (Tiers 1-7)
PFS 1-28 The Jester's Fraud (Tiers 5-9)
PFS 2-03 The Rebel's Ransom (Tiers 5-9)
ThornDJL7 |
Sorry all, I had to fix the schedule and add the event codes (and edit the digs at Kyle). The modules are just identified by name.
How are slots assigned? First come, first serve? Do we get the event codes from the origins site? I can't see it currently due to work internet filter.
Doug Miles |
Doug Miles wrote:Sorry all, I had to fix the schedule and add the event codes (and edit the digs at Kyle). The modules are just identified by name.How are slots assigned? First come, first serve? Do we get the event codes from the origins site? I can't see it currently due to work internet filter.
You should see them now. Yes, slots are first come, first served. I hope to have two spare GMs per slot who can jump in should we have overflow. I am suspecting that I scheduled too few slots of events based on the GenCon sign-up frenzy.
Thea Peters |
Doug Miles wrote:Sorry all, I had to fix the schedule and add the event codes (and edit the digs at Kyle). The modules are just identified by name.How are slots assigned? First come, first serve? Do we get the event codes from the origins site? I can't see it currently due to work internet filter.
I assumed the event code was the scenario number;
Doug Miles |
ThornDJL7 wrote:I assumed the event code was the scenario number;Doug Miles wrote:Sorry all, I had to fix the schedule and add the event codes (and edit the digs at Kyle). The modules are just identified by name.How are slots assigned? First come, first serve? Do we get the event codes from the origins site? I can't see it currently due to work internet filter.
That's because you are a smart wittle catgnomebunny.
Kyle Baird |
You should see them now. Yes, slots are first come, first served. I hope to have two spare GMs per slot who can jump in should we have overflow. I am suspecting that I scheduled too few slots of events based on the GenCon sign-up frenzy.
I think if I go to Origins that I'll avoid signing up to GM. And just volunteer to be the overflow specialist. That way I don't have to decide if I'm going now and can have a more relaxed con experience.
FWIW, if you sign up for Cult of the Ebon Destroyers, the maps I'm drawing for it will be on site regardless if I am or not.
Thea Peters |
Thea Peters wrote:That's because you are a smart wittle catgnomebunny.ThornDJL7 wrote:I assumed the event code was the scenario number;Doug Miles wrote:Sorry all, I had to fix the schedule and add the event codes (and edit the digs at Kyle). The modules are just identified by name.How are slots assigned? First come, first serve? Do we get the event codes from the origins site? I can't see it currently due to work internet filter.
*preens and smooths her fur*
ThornDJL7 |
Well, assuming the slots I want to run are still available by the time I get home tonight. I will sign up at that point.
If there aren't, I guess I'll be bringing all of my prepped modules so I can take overflow. I think I'm up to 10 or so prepped, and by orgins I'll probably have around 15.
cblome59 |
cblome59 wrote:boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooFinances are keeping me from coming this year :(
Have fun guys!
Hehe.
The best part of you guys being part of The Gathering is you can get some exposure to the other living campaigns that fall under the same umbrella.
Chronicles of the Shattered Empires (New Living Arcanis)
Witch Hunter (I've written for this campaign)
Heroes of Rokugan (By far my favorite campaign and Shisumo from these boards is part of the admin team)
Last year they also had:
Legend of the Shining Jewel
Exodus
If you get a chance to play, I highly recommend looking aorund.
ThornDJL7 |
ThornDJL7 wrote:hrmm .. jello wrestling for slots? Let Doug refereeThea Peters wrote:Has anyone heard anything back yet?How do we handle GM overlap since it's bound to happen on a first come first serve basis?
Deal! I can finally use my years of close quarters combat training for something other than beating my brothers senseless.
Thea Peters |
Thea Peters wrote:Deal! I can finally use my years of close quarters combat training for something other than beating my brothers senseless.ThornDJL7 wrote:hrmm .. jello wrestling for slots? Let Doug refereeThea Peters wrote:Has anyone heard anything back yet?How do we handle GM overlap since it's bound to happen on a first come first serve basis?
hrmm ...I'm a trained ant grappler
Cactus-Jack Venture-Agent, Indiana—Lafayette |
Cactus-Jack wrote:mmm jello. There's always room for it. :)ok .. so will you be joining or refereeing?
*wonders why she always ends up in jello ... it's b###h to get out of my fur*
I guess I wouldn't want to hog the show so I suppose I can take turns; grapler, ref, tag team partner . .
After all I'm abmidex. .. ambidetx. .. ambdixtrx. ,.
I can use both hands dangit!!
:)
As for the furry jello, or jello in da fur, get a big Labrador retriever or Aussie Sheppard, I hear that they love jello and would be happy to clean your fur.
Thea Peters |
Thea Peters wrote:Cactus-Jack wrote:mmm jello. There's always room for it. :)ok .. so will you be joining or refereeing?
*wonders why she always ends up in jello ... it's b###h to get out of my fur*
I guess I wouldn't want to hog the show so I suppose I can take turns; grapler, ref, tag team partner . .
After all I'm abmidex. .. ambidetx. .. ambdixtrx. ,.
I can use both hands dangit!!:)
As for the furry jello, or jello in da fur, get a big Labrador retriever or Aussie Sheppard, I hear that they love jello and would be happy to clean your fur.
*shudder* dog slobber.. really!!???
why haven't the origins people answered yet!!!!!! grrrr
*fretful bunny*
Chris Mortika RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16 |
All right. I'm afraid I'm being stupid.
I'm happy to go and support Pathfinder and the PFS, and I'm willing to fill in where needed.
So, I send an email to the Gathering people, telling them, what, exactly?
"I would like to sign up for eight slots for Pathfinder Society. Use me wherever there's a gap"?
Do I also need to register for the convention itself, at the Origins website? If so, how do I let Origins know that I've told the Gathering people I want to GM?
If I volunteer, and it's first-come-first-served, and if I don't get eight slots (ergo, don't get a hotel room) what are my options?
Thea Peters |
All right. I'm afraid I'm being stupid.
I'm happy to go and support Pathfinder and the PFS, and I'm willing to fill in where needed.
So, I send an email to the Gathering people, telling them, what, exactly?
"I would like to sign up for eight slots for Pathfinder Society. Use me wherever there's a gap"?
Do I also need to register for the convention itself, at the Origins website? If so, how do I let Origins know that I've told the Gathering people I want to GM?
If I volunteer, and it's first-come-first-served, and if I don't get eight slots (ergo, don't get a hotel room) what are my options?
That's exactly what I would say Chris
"Hi, I'd like to volunteer for 8 random slots running PFS games. I don't care which slots and am more than happy to be listed as a 'classic' judge for walk-up tables. I will be at the convention for day X to day Y."
As for options .. I have no idea.. I would assume that if there is a room of pfs males that you could crash on their floor or something, not sure who else from our area is going or who to point you towards for possible room sharing.
I'm not pre-paying for a badge, I'm assuming that will be taken care of by the gathering people. I'm also not signing up differently on the origins website as I'll be judging all weekend.
Doug Miles |
Chris Mortika wrote:All right. Let's see how that goes.Good luck .. I'm still waiting on a reply for my 10
Be patient, The Gathering staff is made up of volunteers. James Zwiers, the Director, is also deeply involved in Paradigm Concepts (Arcanis/Witch Hunter) and probably has a full time job someplace else just to pay the bills.
If you want to volunteer for 8 slots and there aren't enough PFS slots left for you to get to 8, you can always volunteer to run something else from a different campaign. I'm not sure what all is available, but I think Chris would make an excellent Witch Hunter GM. I did ask for spare GMs to handle overflow, but I doubt I will get my request.
Thea Peters |
Thea Peters wrote:Be patient, The Gathering staff is made up of volunteers. James Zwiers, the Director, is also deeply involved in Paradigm Concepts (Arcanis/Witch Hunter) and probably has a full time job someplace else just to pay the bills.Chris Mortika wrote:All right. Let's see how that goes.Good luck .. I'm still waiting on a reply for my 10
I'm being patient .. reallly truely I am lol .. I just like gratification right away at the same time
*sits in the corner quietly twiddling her thumbs ... er paws*
Painlord |
Mrs. Painlord has nicely given me leave for the week to attend/judge at Origins.
Two queries remain:
1) Am I too late and are judging slots filled? I only want to judge 4 slots (so I have time to annoy/vex/pester Thea and Todd Morgan).
2) I'm looking to split a hotel room. I'm way to old/grumpy to sleep on floors and cram into a room with 278 others. Anyone have a spare bed?
-Pain
cblome59 |
Thea Peters wrote:Chris Mortika wrote:All right. Let's see how that goes.Good luck .. I'm still waiting on a reply for my 10Be patient, The Gathering staff is made up of volunteers. James Zwiers, the Director, is also deeply involved in Paradigm Concepts (Arcanis/Witch Hunter) and probably has a full time job someplace else just to pay the bills.
If you want to volunteer for 8 slots and there aren't enough PFS slots left for you to get to 8, you can always volunteer to run something else from a different campaign. I'm not sure what all is available, but I think Chris would make an excellent Witch Hunter GM. I did ask for spare GMs to handle overflow, but I doubt I will get my request.
And if you need a run down on any of the other systems there I'd be happy to give you the run down (and maybe even run your through a mod online so you can get a feel for that system.)
Doug Miles |
Mrs. Painlord has nicely given me leave for the week to attend/judge at Origins.
Two queries remain:
1) Am I too late and are judging slots filled? I only want to judge 4 slots (so I have time to annoy/vex/pester Thea and Todd Morgan).2) I'm looking to split a hotel room. I'm way to old/grumpy to sleep on floors and cram into a room with 278 others. Anyone have a spare bed?
-Pain
You will have to e-mail The Gathering and ask if there are slots left. I have a feeling their in-box has been inundated with eager PFS GMs and they're still sorting thing out. Personally I have not volunteered for anything yet. I am paying my own way and planning on being there to plug any gaps that need plugging. I expect there will be a lot of walk-up players with generic tickets.
I have a roommate already :(
Painlord |
Personally I have not volunteered for anything yet. I am paying my own way and planning on being there to plug any gaps that need plugging. I expect there will be a lot of walk-up players with generic tickets.
Sheesh, must be an awesome lineup of PFS judges if 5-star himself is on the bench hoping for an injury/overflow.
-Pain
TwilightKnight |
Sent in 8.
Mr Jonquet?
Helz yes, I'll be there. With the help of the Fluffy CatBunnyGnome, my list was submitted earlier this week. Yes, I am a glutton, and will do all ten slots (plus a post-con slot on Sunday) if they accept my request. If so, I would be happy to give up 1-2 slots if someone needs one to fill their minimum requirement for GM benefits. Guess, we'll just need to wait for them to reply to the emails.