Mad Mel's Murder Hobos ⭐ No Build Restrictions ⭐ ♿ &🏳️🌈Ally
"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..."
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Sunday – 6:00 PM UTC
Jul 20
3–4 Hour Duration
5 / 6 Seats Filled
Schedule
About the adventure
⭐⭐⭐ 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.
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(43)
4 years on StartPlaying
81 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Voices, Storytelling
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
I've been playing D&D since the 2000s and started DMing a few years ago when my regular DM took a break. Now I run weekly modularised one-shots and mini-campaigns. I'm not a rules lawyer and I love to reward my players for creativity and comedy! While sometimes the themes can get dark, my goal is always to create realistic-feeling worlds with real stakes and shades of grey. I'm narrative-forward and my players say I'm great at creativity, voices and storytelling. Visit my profile for reviews or my website - dmdarque.com - for in-game screenies!
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Creating your character
⭐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 :)
What to expect
Preparing for the session
⭐ 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 DM Darque brings to the table
⭐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 ⭐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 ---> The Gunslinger Class: Valda's Spire of Secrets
Homebrew rules
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
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Microphone
Webcam
Internet
Platforms used
Safety
How DM Darque creates a safe table
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
Safety tools used