Strength of Thousands

Creating your character

We will be generating 1st level characters at our session zero. Feel free to come with some concepts already in hand, but part of the fun at the session zero is agreeing on connections between party members and a fun and complementary party mix. You're going to magic school, Harry! But you don't have to be a caster. Well, you are gonna be able to cast spells, but you can choose any class you like (including straight-up martials) because the adventure uses Free Archetype and requires you to take either Druid or Wizard. Obviously, if you;re a Wizard, you will take the Druid free archetyp, and vice versa. We will discuss all of this and more at the sesison zero, but I wanted to point out this one unique aspect of the Adventure Path.

Preparing for the session

Once you join my Discord (https://discord.gg/hbtpYnkUWB) everything will be available for you: a player guide, resources for character creation, a channel to discuss concepts with the other players, links to the VTT, and more.

What Gamersaurus Lex brings to the table

I provide a polished, carefully prepared campaign experience built specifically for Pathfinder 2e Remaster. Players can expect an extensively updated version of Strength of Thousands, professionally organized digital materials, atmospheric maps and artwork, ambient music, memorable NPCs, and a custom academic system that makes classes, studies, friendships, and achievements an engaging part of the game rather than background bookkeeping. My GM style is character-focused and collaborative. I give NPCs distinct personalities and voices, create space for quieter character moments, and reward players who engage with the world and one another. Your decisions will matter, relationships will evolve, and I’ll work with you to weave your character’s goals and history into the larger campaign. New Pathfinder players will receive patient guidance, while experienced players will find plenty of opportunities for creative tactics and system mastery. Combat is tactical, dynamic, and run according to the PF2e Remaster rules, with enemies that behave intelligently and encounters that reward teamwork. I generally follow Rules as Written so everyone can make informed decisions, but I’m happy to make a quick, fair ruling when the rules would otherwise interrupt the story’s momentum. Creative ideas are always welcome—the Rule of Cool can open possibilities, but it won’t invalidate character abilities or make meaningful choices irrelevant.

Homebrew rules

We will be using a homebrew system to track academics, as well as a more generous Aid system and bestiary tracking so you get the benefit of past successful recall Knowledge successes when facing the same creature or similar type of creature as one you previously faced. I give out Hero Points at the beginning of the session and after the mid-game break. Last session's MVP (voted by the players) gets a second Hero Point. And each player who contributes written fiction to the Discord channel between sessions gets a bonus die (usually a d6) to add to a roll during the next session.

How Gamersaurus Lex creates a safe table

Player safety, comfort, and mutual respect come first (this is supposed to be fun!). At session zero, we'll go over Lines and Veils so everyone can identify subjects they want excluded entirely, handled off-screen, or approached cautiously. You can also DM me before the session zero on Discord if you have a confidential line or veil, and the resulting table boundaries will be discussed without identifying that you requested them. During Session 0, we’ll also establish expectations around tone, player conduct, character conflict, romance, and the campaign’s potentially sensitive themes. Although there is plenty of combat, this can a very "cozy" adventure if the players want it to be, with all of the rivalry, competition, and romance that one would expect at a school of magically charged young adults. During play, we’ll use digital X, N, and O signals. Players may use them publicly or message me privately—no explanation is ever required. Anyone may also request a pause, break, rewind, or scene change at any time. I will check in when a scene becomes especially intense, and players are always welcome to step away from the table without penalty. After difficult sessions, I’ll leave time for a brief debrief and open-door check-in. Players may contact me privately afterward, and I’ll follow up when appropriate. Our boundaries can be updated at any point during the campaign; consent is ongoing, and no fictional moment is more important than the comfort of the people at the table.