OPC Log—20 Rova 4716

Tuesday, September 18, 2016

Hi all! Reports keep coming in that convention season continues strong, with shows in the United States, Canada, France, and Australia. If you have a spare weekend, consider visiting our Events page and check out what Pathfinder Society activities occur in a city near you.

Last fall, I wrote a feature blog on SkålCon, a new convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul organized by Venture-Captains Andrew Christian & Jon Dehning and their motley crew of stalwart Pathfinder Society folk. This past weekend saw the return of SkålCon, bigger and badder than ever. Once again, the team set out to raise money for charity as part of the show, this time sacrificing Venture-Lieutenant Keith Apperson's locks to the cause. I received an email from Jon that SkålCon attendees opened their hearts and gave generously, surpassing last year's total by Friday. Thanks to all who contributed—the convention raised $6,003 for Tubman Charities.

One of our international events this upcoming weekend is PaizoCon Oz in Canberra, Australia. Venture-Captain Steve Coling is the lead organizer. Activities include both Adventure Card Guild adventures and Roleplaying Guild scenarios, including #7-99 Through Maelstrom Rift, and #8-00 The Cosmic Captive. The event also features some fundraising activities for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Looks like it is shaping up to be a great event. Reports are that there still may be room, so check out the Pathfinder Society Australia Facebook page for more information.

Announcement time! PaizoCon Oz 2017 is traveling to New Zealand. As part of the move, the convention made some special arrangements with Hobbiton, of "Lord of the Rings" fame. Attendance fee includes a tour of the Hobbiton village/film set, as well as the opportunity to play an interactive special event in the Green Dragon Inn! Due to the location and special events, attendee space at PaizoCon Oz is limited. Once PaizoCon Oz 2016 is over, the team will start posting information for next year's event on their Facebook page (link above).

Related to conventions is the question of our special event content and when/where an item can be ran. Here is the master list event organizers are using to determine what events to schedule. Events are broken out by the requirements needed to run each item. If an item is limited to a specific group of GMs, then it won't be available for purchase in our webstore, but may be granted to GMs as part of the convention support process.

Current Scenario Rules as of September 20, 2016

These scenarios may be run by any 4-star or 5-star GM or a Venture-Officer at any time. They also may be run by anybody at a convention. Any convention may schedule Bonekeep, as there are no table minimums.

• Bonekeep Level 1: The Silent Grave (Levels 3-7)
• Bonekeep Level 2: Maze to the Mind Slave (Levels 3-7)
• Bonekeep Level 3: The Wakening Tomb (Levels 5-9)

These scenarios may be run anywhere, but only by 4-star and 5-star GMs (and ONLY them—Venture-Officers may only run them if they meet this requirement. VCs get a +2 and VLs a +1 to their star rating to meet this requirement).

• #6-98: Serpent's Rise (Levels 7 Special Pregens Only)
• #7-97: Serpents' Ire (Level 8 Special Pregens Only)

This scenario may be run at Tier 4 and above conventions (26+ tables of PFS in a 3-day period) by 4-star and 5-star GMs (and ONLY them—Venture-Officers may only run it if they meet this requirement. VCs get a +2 and VLs a +1 to their star rating to meet this requirement).

• #7-99: Through Maelstrom Rift (Level 6 Special Pregens Only)

This scenario may be run anywhere but only by 5-star GMs (and ONLY them...Venture-Officers may only run it if they meet this requirement. VCs get a +2 and VLs a +1 to their star rating to meet this requirement).

• #6-99: True Dragons of Absalom (Level 4 Special Pregens Only)

These scenarios may be run anywhere if they meet the listed table minimum, are playing the scenario simultaneously, and are in contact with each other.*

3 Tables

• #2-SP: Year of the Shadow Lodge (Levels 1-11)

4 Tables

• #4-SP: Race for the Runecarved Key (Level 1-20)

5 Tables

• #3-SP: Blood Under Absalom (Levels 1-11)
• #5-SP: Siege of the Diamond City (Levels 1-15)
• #6-00: Legacy of the Stonelords (Levels 1-11)
• #6-97: Siege of Serpents (Levels 1-11)
• #7-00: The Sky Key Solution (Levels 1-11)

*For purposes of qualifying for these specials, you may add both Standard and Core tables add together. For example, if you had 3 Standard tables and 1 Core table for Race for the Runecarved Key, that would qualify as the 4 total tables you need to run the scenario.

These scenarios may be run at conventions if there are 6 or more tables playing the RPG scenario simultaneously and in contact with each other. To make sure areas are not over-saturated, RVC approval must be received. To run the ACG component, an event must have at least 2 tables with 2 players each:

• #8-00 The Cosmic Captive (Levels 1-11)

So, what Pathfinder Society events are you getting up to this weekend? Share your plans below and let's see what awesomeness and hijinks ensue! Then tune in next week, as John introduces September's Pathfinder Society Roleplaying Guild scenarios and reveals a bit more about Season 8: Year of the Stolen Storm!

As always, remember to Explore, Report, Cooperate!

Tonya Woldridge
Organized Play Coordinator