Running Paizo Organized Play games is similar to running a home campaign with a few house rules established by campaign leadership. In addition to this section, familiarize yourself with the other sections of the Guide. You need to know what players know, what their expectations are, and how their characters are created, played, and advanced.
Who Can Be a Game Master
Anyone with a valid Organized Play ID can run Organized Play adventures. Local groups and the campaign as a whole benefit as the pool of game masters increases. The Venture Officer network provides support and guidance for all GMs and potential GMs. If you are not sure how to contact your local Venture Officer, contact your Regional Venture-Coordinator from the Organized Play regions list .
Duties of a Game Master
As a Paizo Organized Play GM, you have the following duties:
- Communicate with your local Event Organizer.
- Prepare an adventure to offer, including gathering the necessary supplies such as maps, miniatures, and reference materials.
- Provide a welcoming environment for players.
- Deliver session results to players via established recording mechanisms.
- Report the results of the game:
- Ask your Event Organizer what reporting process they use.
- If you are also the Event Organizer, report games directly on the paizo.com My Organized Play page.
Where to Buy Adventures
Paizo Organized Play adventures, including Scenarios and Quests, are available for purchase at paizo.com. They are usually released during the last week of each month. Current production rates include one or two new scenarios each month for each active program, with additional Organized Play content released periodically throughout the year. These adventures are written expressly for use in the Organized Play campaigns.