Mad Mel's Murder Hobos ⭐ No Build Restrictions ⭐ ♿ &🏳️🌈Ally
Dungeons & Dragons 5e, Homebrew Game | One-Shot
About the adventure
"You thought you could outsmart a hag? You foolish creature. Now you'll be my little errand pup - at least until you work off your debt. Hmm.. where will I send you this week?" - Mad Mel ⭐⭐⭐ In this Fey/Human realm setting, you'll undertake a series of 1-shot homebrew modules to find rare items, kill powerful foes or root out trickery in a pick-up and put-down framework that's easy for any player with a base understanding of 5e to jump right into. While there is an overarching narrative and players can bring items they've found from one Mad Mel session to the next, each encounter will get wrapped up in a nice bow at the end of each 3-4 hour session. One week you might be infiltrating an underground cult to break up a demonic marriage and the next you could be looking in-town for a smuggler who skipped out on his debts to the hag. And the best part? You can accomplish your mission however you want. If you've ever wanted to be an evil character or truly Spock-like, this is your chance. There's no right way, so long as you get the job done and manage to work together somehow.
5.0
(40)
3 years on StartPlaying
70 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Voices, Storytelling
Game Master Reviews (40)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Voices
Storytelling
Chris
Played 1 sessions
DM Darkque runs a very fun session! It was nice to fight fun monsters and I appreciated that it was very easy to hop in for a session while my regular campaign was off for a week!
Alex
Played 1 sessions
Had a blast!
Magne
Played 1 sessions
DM Darque provides a fun and exciting experience. Really good voice acting, fun plot and exciting combat. I highly recommend joining one of her Mad Mels one shots if your looking for some awesome combat in a thrilling setting.
Eugene
Played 8 sessions
Fun experience with DM Darque. Structure of game was well organized along with technical expertise with VTT. She graciously accommodated me signing up with less than 30 minutes notice. I would happily play again with her continuous one-shot campaign.
Michael
Played 11 sessions
I had a really great time. The storyline was very creative and DM Darque kept things moving along at a good pace. I look forward to joining one of her games again!
Dave
Played 9 sessions
Amazing creativity, amazing stories and amazing fun !!!! DM Darque is a supreme storyteller who is innovative as well as fun. She is a must for any adventurer who wants to experience what true roleplay is all about !!!!
Additional tables
2 available
Once / Sunday - 6:00 PM UTC
Apr 27
2 / 6 Seats Filled
Once / Saturday - 6:00 PM UTC
May 3
0 / 6 Seats Filled
Additional details
How to prepare
⭐ A good internet connection ⭐ Registered on my Discord server ⭐ A working mic (webcam optional, but helps me) ⭐ Some pen and paper ⭐ A level 5 character loaded into the campaign ⭐ A fun backstory to share :)
What I provide
⭐Using the new D&D Beyond VTT ⭐Ambient music with KenkuFM ⭐Fast-paced, homebrewed creative 1-shots for each session ⭐Character voices, intense combats and multiple ways to 'win' ⭐Rule of Cool wins every time and I have house rules like: ---> Ties go to defenders ---> Flanking is only directly across ---> Using or giving a potion is a free interact with object ---> If you suggest a check, you make the check ---> If I suggest a check, those with proficiency or named make it ---> If you roll a nat 20, all dmg on that hit is doubled ---> If you roll a nat 1, you drop your weapon or hit a friend ---> Be kind to each other ---> Hype up the quieter players ⭐Shared content on D&D Beyond with these extra books: ---> Lost Mine of Phandelver ---> Xanathar's Guide to Everything ---> Acquisitions Incorporated ---> Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything ---> Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse ---> The Vecna Dossier ---> Spelljammer Academy ---> Prisoner 13 ---> The Book of Many Things ---> Monster Manual ---> The Tortle Package ---> Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures ---> Fizban's Treasury of Dragons ---> Guildmaster's Guide to Ravnica ---> Lairs of Etharis ---> Princes of the Apocalypse ---> Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide ---> 2024 Player's Handbook ---> 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide ---> Humblewood Campaign Setting ---> The Illrigger Class ---> The Lord of the Rings™ Roleplaying Book ---> The Griffon's Saddlebag: Book Two ---> Flee, Mortals! ---> Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse ---> 2024 Monster Manual ---> Humblewood Tales ---> Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Gameplay details
Before we get started I'll run through the house rules on cooperative play and lines/veils - telling you how to advise me of a veil or hard line at any time. You can also DM me on Discord anytime before the game starts to let me know of anything that might be difficult for you.
Content warnings
• Blood
• Death
• Illness
• Kidnapping
• Murder
• Sexual Content
• Violence
• Character Death
• Language/Cursing
• Fire
Safety tools used
• Lines and Veils
• Open Door
How will character creation work
⭐Join the discord & campaign with the links provided in the prep section on purchasing your seat ⭐ Make a level 5 character of any race/class/alignment in D&D Beyond and join the campaign ⭐You can use point buy or standard array ⭐Add one rare magical item of your choice You are compelled to work together to complete Mad Mel's tasks, but you may be any background you like (including evil) -- sometimes you have to put your plans for world domination aside to get the job done :)
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
High
Roleplay
Medium
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Intermediate
Platforms used
• D&D Beyond
• Discord
• D&D Beyond Maps
$20.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Once / Sunday - 6:00 PM UTC
Apr 13
3-4 Hour Duration
5 / 6 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Intermediate
Age: 18+