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Pathfinder and Starfinder are tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs). These games provide a set of rules and context that facilitate collaborative storytelling. Every Game Master (GM), player, and group brings their own playstyle—ranging from purely tactical, combat-focused sessions to deeply theatrical, character-driven experiences.
In my experience, most gameplay takes place in third person and includes a mix of story-driven decision-making, clever combat descriptions, ability checks, and action-oriented encounters. Each Pathfinder Society (PFS) scenario is self-contained and designed to begin and conclude within a single 4-hour session (more or less).
To play, all you need is a character sheet, a way to take notes (paper and pencil are common), and a set of dice. Trying something new—especially in a public setting—can feel intimidating, but GMs and players are excited to welcome newcomers. They're more than willing to help you navigate the rules and get involved (everyone was new at some point, after all!).
While Paizo offers a ton of excellent content through its books, there are also plenty of free resources available online (see the Links page). Additionally, our Discord server is a great place to ask questions and get clarifications.
Paizo’s Organized Play is a global community. The characters you create and level locally can be played at any official PFS table around the world. I’ve run or played sessions in Ohio, North Carolina, Florida, Colorado, Mississippi, Idaho, and now New Mexico. I even joined a group in Auckland, New Zealand while on vacation!
As I mentioned earlier, the tools you need to play are minimal. However, to earn “credit” for your sessions and track character progress, there’s a little paperwork involved.
Your play credit is tracked using your Organized Play ID—a number issued to you by Paizo that lets you earn and manage credit across events. In the following sections, I’ll cover how to get your Organized Play ID, register for a session on Warhorn, and complete your RPG Chronicle.
Orginized Play ID
Orginized Play ID
Your Organized Play ID is how you receive credit for the sessions you complete. While you can certainly play without one, you won’t be able to earn or track any credit.
If you don’t already have an Organized Play ID, you can sign up for one for free on Paizo’s website: https://paizo.com/organizedplay. If you don’t have a Paizo account yet, you’ll need to create one first.
Once your account is set up, your Organized Play ID will be displayed at the top of your Organized Play dashboard.
Paizo Login / Account Creation, https://www.paizo.com
Orginized Play Menu, https://paizo.com/organizedplay
Orginized Play ID
Warhorn Play Schedule @ Registration
Warhorn Play Schedule @ Registration
Warhorn is the website we use to post play session schedules. It’s free to use and relatively easy to navigate. If you don’t already have an account, you’ll need to create one first.
Warhorn Login / Sign Up, https://warhorn.net/
Navigate to the NM PFS page, https://warhorn.net/events/nmpfs, and click on the Schedule drop-down menu
Click on a listed session (not a great example, sorry), and then register to play (pick your class and level).
RPG Chronicle Sign-Up @ Registration
RPG Chronicle Sign-Up @ Registration
While paper Chronicle sheets are still used, they can be cumbersome to track and manage over time. RPG Chronicle offers a free, electronic way to record session information and generate Chronicles in PDF format. If you don’t already have an account, you’ll need to sign up for one.
Create an account if you don't already have one and log in, https://www.rpgchronicles.net
If the Warhorn session information doesn't have the link, your GM should provide you with a link or QR code; click Sign Up
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