Modern Noir Dungeons and Dragons - Skulduggery Pleasant Campaign
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
Inspired by Derek Landy's 'Skulduggery Pleasant' novels, this adventure mixes modern with archaic, magic with technology and detective noir with outlandish fantasy. No need to have read the books; jump on in for a series of escalating mysteries in a world where magical society is hidden from mortals, where murder and wit go hand-in-hand and where a talking skeleton is the least strange thing you'll come across. Come in to play long-term with a character you love, or pop in and out as Sanctuaries grow and crumble, universes collide and The Faceless Ones try to return; the return of humankind's ancient overlords.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
“Rule of Cool” emphasizes creative story beats over sticking to a system’s rules as written. Players have the ability to push the limits of the rules or even break core rule mechanics at times if the Game Master thinks it is interesting, fun, or cool enough.
Roleplay Heavy
“Roleplay Heavy” games place the focus on the story, the characters, and the world they live within, and tend to lean hard into the various roleplaying elements of the game. These games will frequently find the party talking with NPCs, exploring the personal elements of their backstories, or even having emotional moments around the camp fire.
FREE SESSION 0: 30-45 mins Come chat and see if the campaign is your vibe! Murder mystery, violence and intrigue, irreverence and wit, all bundled together! High roleplay, plenty of NPCs to sink your teeth into, as well as an open world to explore.
5.0
(120)
3 years on StartPlaying
758 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Voices, Creativity
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Game Master Reviews (120)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Voices
Creativity
Fabian
New review
Played 1 sessions
Played with him on Daggerheart launch day. He was great help to understand the rules of the new system and prepared an awesome session with nice maps, music and cool encounters. I had a blast :)
David | The avidDM
New review
Played 1 sessions
Played the Daggerheart Starter Adventure with Jacob on premiere day! They were well prepared for mayhem and fun on day one! Gametime was well managed, and everyone had a hand in crafting our tale. Great GM!
Chris
New review
Played 1 sessions
We had great fun with Jacob running our Daggerheart game, he did an excellent job of taking care of the group, making sure everyone got their moment, and moving the story along while still allowing us to have our agency.
Megan
New review
Played 1 sessions
I had so many wonderful moments during my one shot game with Jacob! He had soundscapes and Owlbear Rodeo to set a great stage for our story. Also, right away he asked if we had any player concerns for safety or topics to veer away from. His voices were great- along with his storytelling and descriptions of NPCs and locations. I really appreciated his clear communication and knowledge of the Daggerheart rules, what a blast to celebrate the release day of the system!
Brendan
Played 5 sessions
Played with Jacob a number of times now. I joined a one shot session and came back when a spot opened up on one of his campaigns. Guy's brings great energy in the game and keeps things moving. Flexible with rules/homebrew if it adds flavor. Witty story teller with a roster of accents in his voice box for characters!
DM Latte
Played 32 sessions
As a fellow Game Master, I can say without a doubt that after playing through a whole campaign, DM'ed by Jacob, that my skills improved. I learned quite a bit while being a player at his table. The stories our party got the tell wouldn't have turned out the way they did if it weren't for Jacob and his storytelling abilities and Voices. He is an inspiration and is the reason why I now run games on here! Storytelling is the best, and he showed me that is possible, among others.
Additional details
How to prepare
Players will need a webcam(optional) and microphone, as well as access to Discord. They will also need access to a separate tab for AboveVTT: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/abovevtt/ipcjcbhpofedihcloggaichibomadlei?pli=1 Characters to be created on D&D Beyond before the game. Players may role physical dice or digitally on the VTT; whichever is more satisfying!
What I provide
I will supply the Sourcebooks via the D&D Beyond Master Bundle. Interactive maps on AboveVTT. I also study 'The Monsters Know What They're Doing,' for nuanced and surprising combat.
Gameplay details
Players can expect an exciting story with NPCs to interact with, mysteries to be uncovered, loot to be discovered and a great plot to unravel! This game is open to all people of all identifiers! No tolerance for bullying, racism, sexism, homophobia or bigotry of any kind. Games contain, at times, graphic violence and swearing, however open discussions can curtail these if necessary for the health of players! No sexual violence of any kind.
Content warnings
• Blood
• Character Death
• Death
• Murder
• Violence
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Debriefing
• Lines and Veils
• Open Door
How will character creation work
With the Master Subscription, you'll find most all the races available! Happy to discuss homebrew content and find the right character for you sink your teeth into. Creation will be done on D&D Beyond leading up to the game. I am available to chat about both new players for character creation and experienced players wanting to try something new!
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
High
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Discord
• D&D Beyond
• Owlbear Rodeo
$24.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Thursday - 6:00 PM UTC
3-4 Hour Duration
1 / 5 Seats Filled
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: All Ages