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Big announcement (finally)! The Organized Play Foundation (OPF) has taken over running Warhorn. We've committed to following Brian's principles in keeping it ad-free and free to users forever. It will remain a platform-neutral site. Any player who uses Warhorn or wants to join in the future will have their data protected and will never be monetized for corporate interest.
Which means it's going to rely on donations. If you have the means, head to Warhorn donations If you don't, spread the word!
If you want to know more about us, head to our website: OPF Website
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Hey there, fellow gamers! We've got some seriously awesome news to share from the Organized Play Foundation, and we couldn't be more stoked to spill the beans. So, settle in for some exciting updates.
First things first, earlier we shared news about our brand-new status: we've officially been granted non-profit (tax exempt) status by the IRS. This isn't just a change in paperwork; it's a massive leap forward in our mission to spread the joy of gaming worldwide. We're talking collaborations with game creators, publishers, manufacturers, retailers, convention organizers, and some of the most passionate volunteers out there.
As we venture into this new era, we're eager to join forces with gamers from all corners of the globe. Together, let's amplify the mission of the Organized Play Foundation, creating an inclusive community where games become the bridge that unites us.
Now, here's where you come in! Are you someone with a passion for making a difference? The Organized Play Foundation is on the hunt for 6-10 awesome individuals to join our active working board (LINK). Whether you're a non-profit pro or a gaming enthusiast looking to dive headfirst into a cool adventure, your unique skills and dedication are exactly what we need.
So, what's in it for you when you become part of the team?
* Make a Real Impact: We're all about building safe and inclusive gaming communities that rock.
* Use Your Skills: Whether you have skills in areas like law, accounting, education, marketing, fundraising, or grant writing, your expertise will shine here.
* Monthly Board Meetings: Join us for monthly board meetings where you can strategically contribute your time, talent, or treasure (LINK) to help us level up our mission.[/list]
No prior experience on non-profit boards? Don't let that hold you back! At OPF, we cherish a strong commitment to our cause and the eagerness to make a significant impact.
Join us on the board in a collaborative environment where strategy meets action, working together towards our collective vision.
If you're interested or know someone perfect for this role, please reach out to us. Send an email to board@orgplayfoundation.org with a statement of interest and your resume or LinkedIn profile.
At the Organized Play Foundation, we're all about turning our love for gaming into something bigger—a chance to make the world a better place through play. With our new non-profit status and the opportunity to join our team, we invite you to be a part of our epic journey. Together, we'll build a global community where the magic of gaming brings us all closer and play our way to a brighter future.
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At the Organized Play Foundation, We are gamers and our mission is to cultivate a vibrant global community united by the transformative power of play.
Recently we have been granted non-profit (tax exempt) status by the IRS. Today, we're not just announcing a status change, but celebrating a leap forward as this represents a huge step in our ability to share our love of games with others by expanding our horizons through collaborations with game creators, publishers, manufacturers, retailers, convention organizers, and passionate volunteers.
We wish to thank the leadership of Paizo Publishing along with the many volunteers that have made this possible. The initial volunteer program used to grow the Paizo Pathfinder and Starfinder organized play offerings has provided a model for other organized play programs that we are eager to share.
With this tax exempt status, we're poised to make an even greater impact, promoting camaraderie, teamwork, and valuable life skills through the joy of gaming.
Whether you're a creator, industry expert, volunteer, or devoted gamer, this achievement is a testament to our shared commitment to making the world a better place through play.
We are thrilled to welcome Evil Genius Games as our first new corporate partner. They look forward to launching the E.G.O. Program - their organized play program in January 2024. To find out more about the program, click here.
As we venture into this new era, we're eager to join forces with gamers from all corners of the globe. Together, let's amplify the mission of the Organized Play Foundation, creating an inclusive community where games become the bridge that unites us.
What: Condor 2017
When: March 3-5, 2017
Where:
Four Points By Sheraton San Diego
8110 Aero Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 277-8888
Come join us for gaming at Condor 2017.
This is the longest running fantasy and science fiction convention in San Diego.
Sign up for the convention at Condor 2016.
Sign up for PFS at Condor Warhorn site.
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(With a nod to Johnny Cash's Folsom Prison Blues)
I know the events are comin’
I just can’t be sure when
So I’ve been clicking refresh
And hopin’ I’ll see them.
I’m stuck reloading pages
And time keeps draggin’ on
But that timer keeps a tickin’
On down to Paizo-Con.
Maybe I’m just being a baby
As my friends all say to me “Fun
Is out there waitin’
Just join us and get some”
But I’m stuck here clicking refresh
Just to watch my hopes die
‘Cuz when the screen is still the same
I hang my head and cry.
I know that Paizo’s workin’
And traveling near and far
To schedule our events
Both mundane and bizarre
I know that schedule’s comin’
But I can’t be free
I just want to see the events
And that’s what tortures me.
Well, if they posted those events
If my dream schedule was mine
I know that my obsession
Would move just further down the line
I’d still be counting seconds
Waiting for that day
When I can be in Seattle
And join my friends to play.
Kingdom-Con is coming up soon and will have a lot of PFS goodness to offer.
This is an amazing 4-day convention that is packed with awesome, so sign up and join us as we:
- Explore the complete Blakros story arc
- Present even more season 7 scenarios
- Run the Pathfinder modules Murder's Mark (levels 1-2), Fangwood Keep (levels 3-5), Plunder & Peril (levels 3-7), and The Ruby Phoenix Tournament (Levels 10-12)
- Provide an opportunity to test your characters against the challenge of all of the levels of Bonekeep
- Offer midnight madness, for those of you who are up for it
Come and join us at this wonderful growing local convention!
Sign up for the convention and get Eventbrite tickets for the games at: Kingdom-Con 2016
What: Condor 2016
When: February 26-28, 2016
Where: Town and Country Resort
500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, CA 92108
Tel: 619-291-7131; 800-772-8527
Web site: www.towncountry.com/
Email: res@towncountry.com
ConDor is the longest running fantasy and science fiction convention in San Diego.
ConDor is a dessert parfait (and everyone likes parfaits!) made up of confectionary layers of science fiction, fantasy, horror, art, music, discussion, real actual space science, films, gaming, shopping, partying, and food!
If ConDor were a person, it would be your favorite uncle from out of town who visits once a year and brings toys and games. You know, the one your parents aren't too happy with, because he shoots from the hip and always tells the truth, no matter what.
ConDor is a comfortable convention. You can actually find time to sit in the big comfy chairs in the hotel lobby and gossip for a while, or even just read a book. You can meet all your old friends here, and make a bunch of new ones.
If ConDor were a tv show, it would be "I Dream of Jeannie," where science fiction and fantasy get along happily together, along with a little romance and some healthy laughs.
If ConDor were a zoo...well, hey, there are some who say it is! But it's a happy little zoo, where there aren't any bars on the cages, and, in fact, nobody is completely sure who are the exhibits and who are the visitors!
Come to ConDor, the convention that isn't afraid to mix metaphors.
Sign up for the convention at Condor 2016.
Sign up for PFS at Condor Warhorn site.
What: Mini-convention - Weekend at Warlords 2015 (5-slots of gaming)
When: November 21st –22nd , 2015
Where: Game Empire, 7051 Clairemont Mesa, Ste 306, San Diego, CA 92111
Convention Web Site: Click here to register
Description:
Our Weekend at Warlords mini-convention offers 2 days of gaming in beautiful San Diego.
The convention costs $10 for the entire weekend. If you judge one of the days you get $5 off and if you judge both days it is free. Fees are payable at the register.
Come join us for what promises to be a blast of a weekend!
Eric W. Brittain
It is my distinct pleasure to announce Sean Ennis’s elevation to a 5-star GM.
Sean is a vital part of the local San Diego gaming community. He is an incredible story teller who incorporates the concepts of ‘yes and…’ while staying firmly within the boundaries of the rules set. His joy is infectious and his tables are a wonderful to be a part of.
He is an inspiration.
Please join me in congratulating him on his latest achievement!
Kingdom-Con is back again and will have a lot of PFS goodness to offer.
This is now a 4-day convention, so sign up and join us as we:
- Explore the complete Lissalan storyline from season 4
- Present even more Season 6 scenarios
- Run the PFs modules Doom Comes to Dustpan (levels 8-10) and Dragon's Demand (levels 1-7)
- Provide an opportunity to catch up on the first 6 levels of the Emerald Spire super dungeon
- Offer midnight madness, for those of you who are up for it!
Come and join us at this wonderful growing local convention!
Sign up for the convention at: Kingdom-Con 2015 convention site
Sign up for games at: Kingdom-Con 2015 Warhorn site
What: Condor 2015
When: March 13-15, 2015
Where: Town and Country Resort
500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, CA 92108
Tel: 619-291-7131; 800-772-8527
Web site: www.towncountry.com/
Email: res@towncountry.com
ConDor is a dessert parfait (and everyone likes parfaits!) made up of confectionary layers of science fiction, fantasy, horror, art, music, discussion, real actual space science, films, gaming, shopping, partying, and food!
If ConDor were a person, it would be your favorite uncle from out of town who visits once a year and brings toys and games. You know, the one your parents aren't too happy with, because he shoots from the hip and always tells the truth, no matter what.
ConDor is a comfortable convention. You can actually find time to sit in the big comfy chairs in the hotel lobby and gossip for a while, or even just read a book. You can meet all your old friends here, and make a bunch of new ones.
If ConDor were a tv show, it would be "I Dream of Jeannie," where science fiction and fantasy get along happily together, along with a little romance and some healthy laughs.
If ConDor were a zoo...well, hey, there are some who say it is! But it's a happy little zoo, where there aren't any bars on the cages, and, in fact, nobody is completely sure who are the exhibits and who are the visitors!
Come to ConDor, the convention that isn't afraid to mix metaphors.
Sign up for the convention at Condor 2015.
Sign up for PFS at Condor Warhorn site.
It is my pleasure to announce Chris Fuller's elevation to a 5-star GM.
Chris is an incredible judge, story teller, and pillar of the local San Diego gaming community.
He is part of a core group that makes the gaming experience in San Diego better for all the members of the community.
If you get the chance to play at one of his tables take it.
Please join me in congratulation him on his latest achievement!
It is with great sadness that I report that Katie Sommer ,one of the incredible venture lieutenants of San Diego, CA is stepping down from her VL post.
Please join me in thanking her for all of her contributions that have supported Pathfinder Society and have made the gaming experience better both in here in her home town and elsewhere.
She is truly a great person and while she will still be around she will be missed in the venture corps.
Please join me in welcoming Sean Ennis as the newest venture lieutenant of San Diego, CA.
Sean has been a pillar of the local gaming community who has stepped up to help out with coordinating, judging, and being a general all around good guy.
While he may have large shoes to fill, I feel he is certainly up to the challenge.
It is my distinct pleasure to announce Joanna Gore's elevation to a 5-star GM.
Joanna is an absolute pillar of the local San Diego, CA gaming community. She is an incredible asset that coaches and mentors new judges as well as players, who also ignites the joy of the game in people who are lucky enough to sit at one of her tables.
She epitomizes what a pathfinder game master should be. She is a combination story teller, tactical force to be reckoned with, impartial arbiter, role player, and organizer with a vast and deep knowledge of the pathfinder rule set.
She is simply incredible.
Please join me in congratulating her on her latest achievement!
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