Stepping Down, Ramblin On -- and a new VC for Ontario

[Steel_Wind]

As I have mentioned earlier this week at 401 Games, I am retiring as Venture-Captain effective Monday, December 3, 2012.

A number of factors have contributed to this, but the essence of it is that after a year and a half, Pathfinder Society is less satisfying for me than it was. Often, it seems to feel that is has evolved into an obligation. As a consequence, it is feeling a lot more like work and a lot less like fun. That’s not a lot of fun to me — and it isn’t fair to you all as players either. You need a Venture-Captain who is fully engaged and excited to be involved in the game. Right now, that just isn’t me.

While Jeff Mahood has done an excellent job as Venture-Lieutenant and co-ordinator at Dueling Grounds, he has a number of other obligations in his professional and family life which have lead him to prefer not to act as the new Venture-Captain.

Instead, Adam Mogyorodi will be stepping up as our new Venture-Captain for Ontario. For those who do not know Adam in person, he posts as Mergy here on the Paizo Message Boards. For those who do know Adam from in-store play, Adam has selflessly assisted many new local players in creating their own characters for PFS play in the Toronto area. Pathfinder Society and the Southern Ontario Lodge will be in good hands.

While I will continue to be involved with Pathfinder as an Adventure Path player, GM, sometimes reviewer and podcaster, I will be withdrawing from all PFS activities until probably well into 2013, at a minimum. My career and family can use the extra time — and frankly — so can I.

I wish Adam all the best and hope that you all will support him as he steps up and takes our local PFS lodge to the next level (or three).

Wishing you all Happy Gaming and a great Holiday Season and prosperous New Year.

[TwilightKnight]

Robert, your contributions to PFS will not be forgotten and you will be sorely missed. You have our best wishes in your other endevours. Once a Venture-Captain, always a Venture-Captain. Thank you and enjoy your retirement!

Explore! Report! Cooperate!

[Mergy]

Thank you for the effort you've put into this, and thank you for the kind wishes. I'll try not to let Ontario down. :)

[Michael Brock]

Thanks for all you've done for PFS, Robert. Good luck with the career and family time and I continue to look forward to your podcasts.

[Jason S]

Thanks for coordinating events in the past, the special events were especially well done and everyone had a great time.

Hope to see both you and Neil (Shackleton) some time again in the future.

[William Ronald]

Robert, thanks for all the hard work. Pathfinder Society should be fun for everyone. So, good luck!

[Painlord]

Wow, Robert.

Thanks for your service.

-Pain

[Drogon]

Considering how many awesome discussions we've had in the past, I hope you get back to that fun place you used to occupy with PFS. I'd hate to miss your voice on these boards for too long.

Good luck with everything.

And welcome to the ranks of Venture Officers, Mergy.

[Thorkull]

Thanks for your time, Robert. I'm sure Mergy will do great in the new role!

[Rob Duncan]

Robert,

Didn't get a chance to meet up with you in person as I'm a bit new, but appreciated very much seeing some of the thoughtful comments and replies you posted on the boards. I hope you'll still be pulling up a chair at some PFS tables -- you're always welcome at one of mine!

Cheers,
Rob

[Feegle]

I've said this elsewhere, but in the interests of as many people seeing it as possible:

It's been a pleasure working with you, Robert. Without your initiative 18 months ago, there still wouldn't be a public play presence in downtown Toronto, and I wouldn't be involved in PFS at all. Your passion and drive for the game are a remarkable asset, and I hope you return to GM and play with us after you've had a break.