Hi, Pathfinders! You've been busy over the past few weeks! I processed support for roughly 60 conventions since I started, which means there's been lots of Pathfinder fun going on.
As was posted on Friday through Paizo's social media accounts, VC Karim & VL Florent confirmed the safety of all PaizoCon France attendees. Such is the enthusiasm and self-reliance of our Pathfinder Society brethren, despite the government closing the site down and the convention being officially cancelled, games still happened. Karim & helpers found two sites across town and coordinated games all day. Not only did they play scenarios in the afternoon, they organized five tables for the interactive special 7-00: The Sky Key Solution. For the hardiness of the attendees and the efforts of Karim & crew, vivat!
Also this weekend, I participated in a game of 7-09: The Blackros Connection, via Google Hangouts. As of a few weeks ago, Ross Tait, Venture-Lieutenant of Edmonton, Alberta, had run the required amount of games and special events. The only requirement left was to GM for a Venture-Captain. Unfortunately, there was none within a 4-hour drive. So after some discussion, we decided I would act as observer. He got a group together and we linked in players from North Bay, Edmonton, and Seattle. I enjoyed myself and found that modern technology allows for all sorts of opportunities. If you are geographically separate from a gaming group, I encourage you to contact Venture Captain Jesse Davis, who coordinates the online program, and ask about games. He has GMs that run a variety of platforms, including play by post (pbp), virtual tabletops (VTTs), and videochat.
Traveling around the area gives me ample opportunity to participate in PFS activities. So far, I've made it to 4 game stores in the greater Seattle area and plan on getting to a few more in the next two weeks. I enjoy getting out and chatting with the players, as well as keeping up with my GM skills. I'm even getting a chance to play. Last weekend found me playing at a table of 6-12: Scions of the Sky Key Part 1 at Extra Life Con in Spokane, Washington. I also ran two games and played a session of the Season of the Shackles ACG. We had a meet and greet over breakfast and coffee, where we discussed some concerns and shared information with some of the con attendees. They raised over $100 for charity, which was extra awesome because it was the inaugural event. Preston Hudson, Venture Captain of Northeastern Washington/Idaho, called the event a success and plans on making it an annual item.
Finally, last week saw Tanis and I teamed up with the dynamic duo at Know Direction podcast. It was my first recorded interview and while there were a few technical issues the interview went off without any real problems. If you want the full scoop of what we talked about you can view the whole podcast here. I hope to come back in a few months, this time with the whole PFS Team, to talk about Season 7. While most of the reveals are at the PaizoCon Preview banquet, we may have a few things we can share.
This is my 48 day recap and a look to the future. What have you been doing in the past 6 weeks? Has anyone gone to some of the conventions? What about home games? I would love to hear in the comments below!
Tonya Woldridge
Organized Play Coordinator
