Unravel The Dark Mysteries of Gatewalkers Remastered!

Creating your character

Character creation should be done through https://pathbuilder2e.com Gatewalkers backgrounds are encouraged (you can find them under "campaign" tab for backgrounds in Pathbuilder once you enable Gatewalkers Players Guide) Be sure to read the Player's Guide as it'll explain Deviant Abilities and background information that'll enrich your game experience and help you create a character that will get the most out of the adventure I'm happy to help with the character building process and available to answer any questions about the game through Discord or direct messages here on SP.

Preparing for the session

Games will be run through https://forge-vtt.com with audio through Discord(a mic is necessary). A basic understanding of the Pathfinder 2e system is encouraged to keep things moving smoothly. If you need help with your character build, or have any questions you can chat with me on Discord.

What Jay brings to the table

Quickfire things to get out of the way - Rules - RAW, but with room for Rule of Cool (balance in all things.) I'm open the whatever Variant Rules the table like the sound of! Sounds - Music and ambient tracks that are chosen to evoke the mood of the scene or combat. (not mindless EPIC COMBAT MIX! on loop) Adventure - Stick to the adventure as written, but incorporate characters backstories into the overall narrative and adjust things to fit the table. The long bit - I strongly believe a variety in combat, social interaction and exploration encounters is essential to keeping a game engaging and fresh. I like combat to be challenging while also being interesting mechanically and narratively. There should be epic struggles and moments of empowerment in equal measure. I strive to make sure my NPCs have their own motivations, morality, and beliefs - that should be reflected by their actions and interactions with the party. I'm no voice actor but I do my best to provide a unique voice to my NPCs, while trying to stay respectful of cultures I draw inspiration from. I feel exploration should have risk, leaving the safety of a settlement should feel a little dangerous, but it shouldn't be Pokemon long-grass with arbitrary encounters every other step. In my games, I use scene images during exploration and concise but rich descriptive narration to really paint a picture in not just my players minds, but my own. Roleplaying a scene is a lot easier, and richer, when you can visualize it strongly. So, immerse yourself in an impossible world, bring your imagination to life, and embrace the joy, sorrow, hilarity and intensity these TTRPGs create!

Homebrew rules

I'm a fan of Gradual Ability Boost and Ancestry Paragon, I also like giving cantrips a little more kick and adding rune progression for spellcasters. If the group want it, Free Archetype can be activated too. Magic+ and Feats+ will be active on Foundry!

How Jay creates a safe table

If you have particular phobias of triggers, I'll make note of them and adjust the narrative if necessary. Lines can be established for anything the party is uncomfortable with. If a scene is upsetting to any player, they can whisper me directly on Foundry/Discord, or use the priority ping to interrupt the scene.