How can I run Special scenarios?

[Julien Dien]

I'm interesting with the story of S02-Special Year of the Shadow Lodge. However, the Note said," To inquire about access to this scenario, refer to the Organized Play Convention Support Policy", which make me confused.

How can I run this scenario?

[Nefreet]

At a Convention.

I believe the table minimum for those earlier Season Specials was 5? I know some of the later Season Specials could have as few as 3 tables (unless I'm thinking of Starfinder).

I believe THIS is the most up-to-date information.

[Jared Thaler - Personal Opinion]

My recollection is that the S02 special was a unique event, that was only run once(?) and is not available for general play.

[Julien Dien]

Pity. So I can not run this scenario.

[Nefreet]

I've done the Season 2 Special. I believe at one of the California Conventions (maybe KublaCon?). It's just a Tier 1-11.

It should still be available.

[Pirate Rob]

Presumably Jared is thinking of 2-SP The Onyx Assault (Grand Convocation)
(Which was a 1 time special event)

Not Year of the Shadow Lodge.

[GreyYeti]

You need 3 tables for Year of the Shadow Lodge.

[Jared Thaler - Personal Opinion]

Robert Hetherington wrote:

Presumably Jared is thinking of 2-SP The Onyx Assault (Grand Convocation)

(Which was a 1 time special event)

Not Year of the Shadow Lodge.

I did not realize there was a second season 2 special.

[Julien Dien]

Nils Janson wrote:

You need 3 tables for Year of the Shadow Lodge.

Is there any other requirement?

[Nefreet]

Oh that's the one that granted the Goblin Boons.

EDIT: whoops, ninja'd by 2 minutes.

[Nefreet]

Julien Dien wrote:

Nils Janson wrote:

You need 3 tables for Year of the Shadow Lodge.

Is there any other requirement?

Did you click on my link above?

[Pirate Rob]

Nefreet wrote:

Oh that's the one that granted the Goblin Boons.

EDIT: whoops, ninja'd by 2 minutes.

Nope. Did have Fetchlings at high tier. Season 4 race for the runecarved key part 2 was the GenCon exclusive that came with Goblins.

[roll4initiative]

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
PFS #2-SP: Year of the Shadow Lodge (Levels 1–11)
PFS #8-99D: The Solstice Scar version A (Levels 1-11)
4 tables
PFS #4-SP: Race for the Runecarved Key (Level 1–20)
5 tables
PFS #3-SP: Blood Under Absalom (Levels 1–11)
PFS #5-SP: Siege of the Diamond City (Levels 1–15)
PFS #6-00: Legacy of the Stonelords (Levels 1–11)
PFS #6-97: Siege of Serpents (Levels 1–11)
PFS #7-00: The Sky Key Solution (Levels 1–11)
6 tables
#8-00 The Cosmic Captive (Levels 1-11)

Note: 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.

Source.

[Julien Dien]

Thank you.

So, as long as I gathered enough tables, I can run these scenario.

Does it have to be in a Convention? Do I need applying to pazio first?

[Julien Dien]

Nefreet wrote:

Julien Dien wrote:

Nils Janson wrote:

You need 3 tables for Year of the Shadow Lodge.

Is there any other requirement?

Did you click on my link above?

Yes, and .. I can't get the key point.

[Gary Bush]

Most of these Special will require the approval of the RVC that oversees your area.

[roll4initiative]

Julien Dien wrote:

Thank you.

So, as long as I gathered enough tables, I can run these scenario.

Does it have to be in a Convention? Do I need applying to pazio first?

It appears it "can be run anywhere". The other requirements for some specials do say that they must be run at a convention. This doesn't. As long as you have 3 players and a GM at 3 tables and an Overseer GM, you should be good to go.

[Pirate Rob]

Gary Bush wrote:

Most of these Special will require the approval of the RVC that oversees your area.

Not anymore...

[Julien Dien]

Christian Dragos wrote:

Julien Dien wrote:

Thank you.

So, as long as I gathered enough tables, I can run these scenario.

Does it have to be in a Convention? Do I need applying to pazio first?

It appears it "can be run anywhere". The other requirements for some specials do say that they must be run at a convention. This doesn't. As long as you have 3 players and a GM at 3 tables and an Overseer GM, you should be good to go.

Excellent.

The last question, does overseer GM need any qualification, such as 4 stars?

[Jared Thaler - Personal Opinion]

Julien Dien wrote:

Christian Dragos wrote:

Julien Dien wrote:

Thank you.

So, as long as I gathered enough tables, I can run these scenario.

Does it have to be in a Convention? Do I need applying to pazio first?

It appears it "can be run anywhere". The other requirements for some specials do say that they must be run at a convention. This doesn't. As long as you have 3 players and a GM at 3 tables and an Overseer GM, you should be good to go.

Excellent.

The last question, does overseer GM need any qualification, such as 4 stars?

Nope

[Julien Dien]

Thank you.

[Julien Dien]

If I gathered 3 tables to run #2-SP: Year of the Shadow Lodge (Levels 1–11), can the 3 tables run different subtiers?

[Belafon]

Julien Dien wrote:

If I gathered 3 tables to run #2-SP: Year of the Shadow Lodge (Levels 1–11), can the 3 tables run different subtiers?

Yes.

[roll4initiative]

Julien Dien wrote:

If I gathered 3 tables to run #2-SP: Year of the Shadow Lodge (Levels 1–11), can the 3 tables run different subtiers?

It's actually a lot more fun that way. Try to get a low tier table, middle tier, and high tier.

[Terminalmancer]

Christian Dragos wrote:

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:

[...]

Source.

It's worth specifically noting for posterity (and future thread necros) that the VO corps recently received some updated information, and the post linked to above is currently out of date. Maybe it will be updated or included on another page soon! In the meantime, Alex gave us permission to share the updates publicly.

I've been keeping the Pittsburgh region's "stars and table requirements" reference up to date, and for the moment it seems to be the only updated public resource.

For Pathfinder 1e, the changes in the most recent batch are:

RVC approval is no longer necessary to schedule a multi-table interactive, but you should keep 'em in the loop, especially if you're scheduling a convention (this one's for us venture-officers and convention organizers),

No multi-table interactives must be scheduled at conventions, and

PFS1 10-98 Siege of Gallowspire now has a 3-table minimum (previously: 5-table minimum) to run.

[Gary Bush]

Robert Hetherington wrote:

Gary Bush wrote:

Most of these Special will require the approval of the RVC that oversees your area.

Not anymore...

Please direct me to where that is stated.

Thx.

[Terminalmancer]

Gary Bush wrote:

Robert Hetherington wrote:

Gary Bush wrote:

Most of these Special will require the approval of the RVC that oversees your area.

Not anymore...

Please direct me to where that is stated.

Thx.

Sent you a link on Discord, just in case you were looking for something more official than the Pittsburgh PFS page.

[Gary Bush]

Well I don't feel bad because it changed just a few days ago.