ANNOUNCING PLAY-BY-POST OUTPOST IX


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ANNOUNCING PLAY-BY-POST OUTPOST IX

PbP Outpost IX Event # 7,278,126
When: March 2, 2026 to May 11, 2026

Primary HQ location: Our channel on the Organized Play Discord at PFSchat.com #pbp_outpost_ix

Reporting Links
We will be using RPG Chronicles for signup management and reporting. [u]If you have an RPG Chronicles account[/u], you can manage signups and chronicle generation (including emailing chronicles to your players) simply by logging into your existing RPG Chronicles account and using the Outpost IX event code.

[u]If you do not have an RPG Chronicles account[/u] and don’t wish to create one, no problem. Simply click the link below to report as a “guest GM”.

Outpost IX Reporting

For more information about using RPG Chronicles for reporting, please check out this link

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Greetings Pathfinders and Starfinders!

We’re all very excited to announce the upcoming PBP Outpost IX! I will try to keep this as brief as possible so that folks can find all the information quickly. We will be having adventures of all sizes, including quests, bounties, scenarios, and even the latest multi-table specials!

We welcome Society players and GMs of all experience levels, from grizzled veterans to wide-eyed newcomers.

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Important dates:

  • General GM game submissions open - Immediately
  • Specials GM submissions open- Immediately
  • Specials GM Deadline - January 30, 2026
  • Specials GM Chosen and Notified - February 2, 2026
  • Scenario Support Deadline - February 6, 2026
  • GM early player access - February 6, 2026 (limited to 1 table and 1 Special)
  • Player seating, general - February 9, 2026
  • Start of PBP Outpost IX - March 2, 2026
  • End of PBP Outpost IX - May 12, 2026

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    As of today, GM registration is officially open! In order for your game to count, it must start on or after March 2, 2026 and end on or before May 12, 2026.

    If you need scenario support, you must register your game by February 6, 2026.

    During this convention, we will NOT be offering any Multi-Table Specials

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    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (for GMs)

    How do I sign up to GM?
    Go to our GM Registration form. Fill out the form and choose which scenario you would like to GM. Please fill out the form for each separate scenario you wish to run.

    How many games can I sign up to GM?
    You may only GM one table of one special. You may sign up to GM as many other games as you choose, though we ask that you consider what you can reasonably handle while still providing a great experience for your players and completing all games within the given timeframe. Remember, life happens to the best of us, so please do not commit to maximum capacity.

    If this will be your first time GMing PbP or you are still learning the ropes, we strongly recommend that you only do one game at a time. It’s more work than it looks.

    What do you mean by scenario support?
    Paizo will gift you the scenario that you wish to run — if you sign up by our deadline. Not included: APs, Adventures in hardback books (eg:Dark Archives, King Maker Companions), Emerald Spire, or Thornkeep.

    If you need scenario support, you must register your game by February 6, 2026.

    What if I want to add a game as a GM after the February 6, 2026 Scenario Support Deadline?
    That’s fine, you just need to provide your own copy of the adventure.

    May I add a game after March 2, 2026, the official start of PBP Outpost IX?
    Yes, you may add a game after the official start of Outpost.Though you must still register your game through the GM Registration for tracking purposes as well as finish the game by the end of Outpost.The Outpost HQ team reserves the right to rule that it is too late to begin a game for convention credit.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (for Players)

    How do I sign up to play?
    Once we begin to get some submitted games we will create the spreadsheet with all of the games for General Player sign-up on February 9, 2026.This spreadsheet will be posted shortly.

    What are the different PBP Lodges?

    PbP Lodges

    Will there be boons for Players and GMs?
    We expect to be able to offer boons for PFS1, plus increased AcP for PFS2, SFS, and SFS2.

    Can I participate if I am new to Play-by-Post?
    Certainly! Just let your GMs and Players know.They’ll be glad to help. We also have plenty of resources available to help you prepare, reach out within the appropriate lodge so we know what you need.

    When will you open the seats for signup?
    We will open up early signup for GMs on February 6, 2026. This is a courtesy for our GMs. GMS, please limit yourself to 1 table of your choice until General Seating is open.

    General player signup will open February 9, 2026. Please only sign up for the number of games you can handle. It’s better to enjoy one or two games than to get overwhelmed. Also, please remember other people are excited to play. Even if you are a player who can handle multiple tables, please be considerate and sign up for only a few to begin and allow others time to sign up before you add more.

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    There will be no multi-table special, but there's still a "Specials GM Deadline" listed.

    Is there some kind of Special that isn't a Multi-Table Special, or is that a typo?

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    Watery Soup wrote:

    There will be no multi-table special, but there's still a "Specials GM Deadline" listed.

    Is there some kind of Special that isn't a Multi-Table Special, or is that a typo?

    Could be something like Bonekeep and such where you need a 4+ Star GM to run?

    If that's the case, I might run Bonekeep.

    Onward to my 5th star!

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    hmmm... what else do I want to run other than the 2 GM Choice I submitted... decisions decisions...

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    EDIT: Please ignore any references in the dates to Specials. We will NOT be running any Specials this time around.

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    Does the list of scenarios already registered will appear next week?

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    The Outpost IX Event Listing spreadsheet is now live!

    You can’t sign up for games now, but you can see all the great tables that are being offered. We’ll update the listing every day or two, so keep an eye out.

    HERE is the link for the Event Listing sheet

    Remember, general signups don’t start until February 9, 2026!


    Thank you so much for organizing this!

    I'm totally new to Organized Play and Play by Post. I've never even played in a Society adventure- but I'm very excited by the prospect of GMing a Starfinder Society adventure.

    Is there anyone who I could speak to if I had questions about the process? Thank you so much!

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    Justnobodyfqwl wrote:

    Thank you so much for organizing this!

    I'm totally new to Organized Play and Play by Post. I've never even played in a Society adventure- but I'm very excited by the prospect of GMing a Starfinder Society adventure.

    Is there anyone who I could speak to if I had questions about the process? Thank you so much!

    Feel free to DM me here, or hit me up on Discord.

    Grand Lodge 4/5 **

    I would like to GM Bonekeep level 1 for my private/Round Robin group. Am I allowed to do this at a convention? Just list it as a GM's choice table?

    I actually might have two spots for other players.

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    roll4initiative wrote:

    I would like to GM Bonekeep level 1 for my private/Round Robin group. Am I allowed to do this at a convention? Just list it as a GM's choice table?

    I actually might have two spots for other players.

    It's a gray area. Games are supposed to be publicly listed and recruited, but as GM Choice you get to use whatever criteria you want (as long as it is disclosed in the recruitment, and doesn't violate org play rules) to select your players.

    Grand Lodge 4/5 **

    I can't find #4-00: Ruins of Bonekeep in the list of scenarios for GM signup.

    I will have 2 more spots open after GM choice.


    Is there any intention to offer a few PFS1e CORE games as well?

    *looks at CORE characters gathering dust*

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    roll4initiative wrote:

    I can't find #4-00: Ruins of Bonekeep in the list of scenarios for GM signup.

    I will have 2 more spots open after GM choice.

    Please submit it as Season 0 Silent Tide and I will modify it when it comes in.

    kaervek78 wrote:
    Is there any intention to offer a few PFS1e CORE games as well?

    It all depends on what GMs want to run.

    Grand Lodge 4/5 **

    Bonekeep Level 1 is tier 3-7 btw.

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    ANNOUNCEMENT

    I have opened up the Event Listing sheet so that GMs can start adding their game details in, such as start dates and server/channel info. This is especially useful for GMs running GM Choice recruitment so you can advertise your recruitment channels now.

    Remember, you can advertise your recruitment, but may not seat players until the GM and General Seating dates.

    Grand Lodge 4/5 **

    I found the original post regarding running Bonekeep through PbP.

    PbP Specials, including Bonekeep.

    It's nice that there are a few Specials that don't have a table minimum and can be run by any GM at any time.

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    GM Early Signups now open!

    Early signups for FCFS tables are now open for our GMs (and ONLY our GMs) as a special thank you for running games for Outpost IX. Please remember to limit your signups to 1 regular table for now. When general seating opens on the 9th, you can sign up for more tables.

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    I thought I had submitted quest 26 for FCFs serve, but mistakenly submitted under Gm choice. I have resubmitted the same quest for FCFS. Please delete the game under Gm choice, thanks.

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    DoubleGold wrote:
    I thought I had submitted quest 26 for FCFs serve, but mistakenly submitted under Gm choice. I have resubmitted the same quest for FCFS. Please delete the game under Gm choice, thanks.

    Done

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    General Seating now open!

    General seating is now open for all players. While there is no limit to the number of games you can sign up for, we do ask that everyone do their best not to overcommit. We also would ask that you not sign up for tons of games at the very beginning, to give everyone the chance to find a seat at a table. Sign up for a few, then wait a day or two to give others the chance.

    Remember that the 1 game per character rule still applies to PBP/D games, so no signing up to play in multiple games with the same character.

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