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    |name = Mr. Mad
    |name = Mr Mad {{BookOfGallowmereCategory|Enemy}}
    |image =
    |image = MediEvil2019-Townspeople-BookOfGallowmere.png
    |caption = Mr Mad (right) with his family
    |gender = Male
    |gender = Male
    |weapons = Axe
    |weapons = Axe
    |family =
    |family = [[Mrs Mad]] <small>(wife)</small><br>[[Nellie Mad]] <small>(daughter)</small>
    <br>
    |soul = {{Soul|4}}
    *[[Mrs. Mad]] <small>(wife)</small>
    |gamename = MediEvil
    *[[Nellie Mad]] <small>(daughter)</small>
    |health = 100HP
    |soul = Good
    |appearances = {{Appearances
    |health = 800
    |medievil1998=
    |encountered =
    *[[The Sleeping Village]]
    '''''[[MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha]]'''''
    |resurrection=
    *[[MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha/The Sleeping Village|The Sleeping Village]]
    *[[Sleeping Village]]
    '''''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]''''' / '''[[MediEvil (2019)|Remake]]'''
    |medievil2019=
    *[[The Sleeping Village]]
    *[[The Sleeping Village]]
    '''''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'''''
    *[[The Sleeping Village (MediEvil: Resurrection)|Sleeping Village]]
    }}
    }}
    '''Mr. Mad''' is the husband of [[Mrs. Mad]] and father of [[Nellie Mad]]. He is [[The Sleeping Village|the Gallows Town]] resident who was possessed as a madman by [[Zarok]]'s magic.
    }}
    {{Trophies|
    {{Infobox header|''MediEvil'' (1998 original)|colspan=2}}
    {{!}}-
    {{Trophy/MediEvil (1998)|It's Not Their Fault They're Mad}}
    {{!}}-
    {{Infobox header|''MediEvil: Resurrection''|colspan=2}}
    {{!}}-
    {{Trophy/Resurrection|Dan the Merciful}}
    {{!}}-
    {{Infobox header|''MediEvil'' (2019 remake)|colspan=2}}
    {{!}}-
    {{Trophy/MediEvil|It's Not Their Fault They're Mad}}
    }}
    '''Mr Mad''' ({{fl}} 1386) was the husband of [[Mrs Mad]] and the father of [[Nellie Mad]]. He was a [[townspeople|resident]] of [[The Sleeping Village|Gallows Town]] whose soul was stolen by the evil sorcerer [[Zarok]] in the 13th century. His soul was restored after the mad old wizard was slain by the resurrected [[Sir Daniel Fortesque]].


    ==History==
    ==History==
    In 1386, Mr. Mad and the townspeople were under control by Zarok's sorcery and robbed of their souls and free will.
    In 1386, Mr Mad and the other residents of Gallows Town were robbed of their souls by Zarok the Sorcerer in his attempt to take over the [[kingdom of Gallowmere]].


    At the Sleeping Village, Mr. Mad is encountered in the pond area and inside the library. Two of them are found in the Troll's Head pub: One patrols the basement, and the other is barricaded by barrels at the main pub room where the [[Rune Stones|Earth Rune]] was found.
    Several Mr Mads were encountered by [[Sir Dan]] while he was in town. This included one in the pond area and inside the town library, and two in the Troll's Head pub: One down in the basement, and the other barricaded by barrels in the main room where the [[Rune Stones|Earth Rune]] was found.


    After the death of Zarok, Mr. Mad's soul returned to him and is no longer under the sorcerer's control.
    After Zarok's death, Mr Mad's soul returned to him, releasing him from the sorcerer's control.


    ==Characteristics==
    ==Characteristics==
    ===Personality===
    ===Personality===
    Other than having a demeanor of that of an insane killer due to possession, Mr. Mad's real personality is unknown. Although according to the [[MediEvil: Resurrection/Books|bestiary book]] from the [[MediEvil: Resurrection|apocryphal timeline]], Mr. Mad was described as shy, gentle and educated.<ref>[[MediEvil: Resurrection/Books#AN ADVENTURER'S GUIDE TO MONSTERS|AN ADVENTURER'S GUIDE TO MONSTERS]] in ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]''</ref>
    While he has the demeanor of an insane axe murderer due to his possession, Mr Mad's real personality is unknown. However, some sources claim Mr Mad was shy, gentle and educated.{{Gameref|MPSP}}{{Gameref|MPSP-Bestiary}}
    ===Combat===
    Mr. Mad is a heavyset man wielding a large axe and he runs very fast. He will run towards [[Dan]] in attempt to strike him with his axe. As with the rest of the possessed townspeople, Mr. Mad must not be harmed, as killing him would have drained the [[Chalice of Souls]] of its power.


    Besides avoiding him, using [[the Daring Dash]] is the only way to temporarily stun Mr. Mad without harming him.
    ==Gameplay==
    ==Gameplay==
    ===Weapon damage data===
    ===''MediEvil''===
    ====Book of Gallowmere entry====
    Mr Mad doesn't have an individual entry in the [[Book of Gallowmere]]. Instead he has a shared entry with Mrs Mad and Nellie Mad called "[[townspeople]]".{{Gameref|MED2019}}{{Gameref|MED2019-Bestiary}}
    ====Strategy====
    Mr Mad is a heavyset man who wields a large axe and runs very fast. He will run towards [[Dan]] in an attempt to strike him with the axe. As with the rest of the possessed townspeople, Mr Mad must not be harmed, as killing him will drain the [[Chalice of Souls]] of its power.
     
    Besides avoiding him, using [[the Daring Dash]] is the only way to temporarily stun Mr Mad without harming him.
    ====Weapon damage data====
    {{Empty section}}
    {{Empty section}}
    ===''MediEvil: Resurrection''===
    ====An Adventurer's Guide to Monsters entry====
    Mr Mad was once a shy, gentle and educated man, but boy, how things have changed since his enchantment! This gibbering mess now staggers around rudely brandishing a large sharp axe, and yes, it seems he will use it at any given opportunity. One should not kill this poor confused man, but avoid his attentions as best as possible. Sustained attacks on him are therefore out of the question but an occasional strike will render Mr Mad stunned, allowing the adventurer a short period of respite to continue the quest.{{Gameref|MPSP-Bestiary}}


    ==Behind the scenes==
    ==Behind the scenes==
    ===Development===
    ===Development===
    ====''MediEvil''====
    ====''MediEvil'' (1998 original)====
    Mr. Mad appears in ''[[The Rolling Demo]]'' and the [[Pre-Alpha]] prototype. Originally, he was encountered outside of the buildings more commonly. 175 [[points]] can be earned when killing him.
    Mr Mad appears in pre-release versions of ''MediEvil'', including the ''[[MediEvil Rolling Demo]]'' and the ''[[MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha]]''. In these versions, he could be encountered outside of the interiors more commonly than in the final game. Killing him did not penalise the player in any way, instead awarding the player with 175 [[points]].
     
    ==Trivia==
    Mr Mad's model, especially his head, seems to have served as a base for the [[Mad Farmers]].
    *Mr. Mad's model from the original 1998 game seems to be an edited version of the [[Mad Farmer]].
     
    *In the 2019 remake, Mr. Mad has a couple of voice lines. For example, he can be heard shouting "Come here!"
    ====''MediEvil'' (2019 remake)====
    Unlike in the original game, Mr Mad has a couple of voice lines. For example, he can be heard shouting "Come here!"
    ==Gallery==
    {{Empty section|Gallery}}
    ==In other languages==
    ===''MediEvil: Resurrection''===
    {{OtherLanguages
    |fr=Monsieur Maboul
    |de=Mr. Mad
    |es=Sr. Loco
    |it=Mr. Mad
    }}


    ==References==
    ==References==
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    Latest revision as of 13:10, 28 October 2024

    Mr Mad
    MediEvil2019-BookOfGallowmere-EnemiesIcon.png
    MediEvil2019-Townspeople-BookOfGallowmere.png
    Mr Mad (right) with his family
    Biographical information
    Gender Male
    Weapon(s) Axe
    Family Mrs Mad (wife)
    Nellie Mad (daughter)
    Gameplay information
    MediEvil
    Soul type Good
    Health 100HP
    Behind the scenes information
    Appears in
    Trophies
    MediEvil (1998 original)
    It's Not Their Fault They're Mad It's Not Their Fault They're Mad
    Don't harm the Sleeping Villagers.
    MediEvil: Resurrection
    Dan the Merciful Dan the Merciful
    Finish the Sleeping Village level without harming the townsfolk.
    MediEvil (2019 remake)
    It's Not Their Fault They're Mad It's Not Their Fault They're Mad
    Don't harm the Mad family.

    Mr Mad (fl. 1386) was the husband of Mrs Mad and the father of Nellie Mad. He was a resident of Gallows Town whose soul was stolen by the evil sorcerer Zarok in the 13th century. His soul was restored after the mad old wizard was slain by the resurrected Sir Daniel Fortesque.

    History

    In 1386, Mr Mad and the other residents of Gallows Town were robbed of their souls by Zarok the Sorcerer in his attempt to take over the kingdom of Gallowmere.

    Several Mr Mads were encountered by Sir Dan while he was in town. This included one in the pond area and inside the town library, and two in the Troll's Head pub: One down in the basement, and the other barricaded by barrels in the main room where the Earth Rune was found.

    After Zarok's death, Mr Mad's soul returned to him, releasing him from the sorcerer's control.

    Characteristics

    Personality

    While he has the demeanor of an insane axe murderer due to his possession, Mr Mad's real personality is unknown. However, some sources claim Mr Mad was shy, gentle and educated.[1][1.1]

    Gameplay

    MediEvil

    Book of Gallowmere entry

    Mr Mad doesn't have an individual entry in the Book of Gallowmere. Instead he has a shared entry with Mrs Mad and Nellie Mad called "townspeople".[2][2.1]

    Strategy

    Mr Mad is a heavyset man who wields a large axe and runs very fast. He will run towards Dan in an attempt to strike him with the axe. As with the rest of the possessed townspeople, Mr Mad must not be harmed, as killing him will drain the Chalice of Souls of its power.

    Besides avoiding him, using the Daring Dash is the only way to temporarily stun Mr Mad without harming him.

    Weapon damage data

    MediEvil: Resurrection

    An Adventurer's Guide to Monsters entry

    Mr Mad was once a shy, gentle and educated man, but boy, how things have changed since his enchantment! This gibbering mess now staggers around rudely brandishing a large sharp axe, and yes, it seems he will use it at any given opportunity. One should not kill this poor confused man, but avoid his attentions as best as possible. Sustained attacks on him are therefore out of the question but an occasional strike will render Mr Mad stunned, allowing the adventurer a short period of respite to continue the quest.[1.1]

    Behind the scenes

    Development

    MediEvil (1998 original)

    Mr Mad appears in pre-release versions of MediEvil, including the MediEvil Rolling Demo and the MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha. In these versions, he could be encountered outside of the interiors more commonly than in the final game. Killing him did not penalise the player in any way, instead awarding the player with 175 points.

    Mr Mad's model, especially his head, seems to have served as a base for the Mad Farmers.

    MediEvil (2019 remake)

    Unlike in the original game, Mr Mad has a couple of voice lines. For example, he can be heard shouting "Come here!"

    Gallery

    In other languages

    MediEvil: Resurrection

    Language Name
    French (France) Monsieur Maboul
    German Mr. Mad
    Italian Mr. Mad
    Spanish (Spain) Sr. Loco

    References

    1. MediEvil: Resurrection MediEvil: Resurrection. Developed by SCEE Cambridge Studio. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment on September 1, 2005.
      1. 1.1.0 1.1.1 An Adventurer's Guide to Monsters in MediEvil: Resurrection MediEvil: Resurrection. Developed by SCEE Cambridge Studio. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment on September 1, 2005.
    2. MediEvil 2019 icon.png MediEvil. Developed by Other Ocean Emeryville. Published by Sony Interactive Entertainment on October 25, 2019.
      1. Book of Gallowmere in MediEvil 2019 icon.png MediEvil. Developed by Other Ocean Emeryville. Published by Sony Interactive Entertainment on October 25, 2019.

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