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It’s A Mimic!

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A Dungeons & Dragons podcast, where a rotating panel of DM’s provides insight and inspiration for Players and Dungeon Masters.
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E231 - DM Tips - Natural Hazards: Feeling the Wrath of the Unbeaten Path

In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters is going to focus on all of the environmental dangers out there that don’t rely on intelligent design. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 2:42 Intro 3:03 Ad Break 13:02 Hazards Overview 14:02 Normal Hazards 41:08 Wilderness Hazards 51:05 Environmental Hazards 1:01:13 Weather 1:02:38 Eldritch Storms 1:11:43 Ad Break 1:18:08 Outro 1:18:34 Closing Theme 1:23:41 Bloopers 1:24:08 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Pat...

Aug 01, 20231 hr 28 minEp. 382

W002/M031 - Platinum Greatwyrm Discussion - Granting Players’ Wishes with Travis

Adam is joined by Travis to discuss how to handle players' wishes and guide the trajectory of a character's progression by handing out gifts. Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:22 Kinds of Requests 14:17 The Campaign 1:12:53 The Players 1:40:47 Workshopping 2:20:06 Outro 3:06:09 Closing Theme 3:14:25 Social: Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/ItsaMimic/ Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsamimic/?hl=en Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/itsamimic/ Dungeon Master 1: Adam Nason Dungeon Master 2: T...

Jul 28, 20233 hr 15 minEp. 381

E230 - Player Options - Feats, Part 3: Augmentation and Calibration of Incantation Innovation

In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters looks deep within to reveal the special magical accomplishments that only the most dedicated spellcasters can claim to have mastered. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 0:41 Intro 1:02 Ad Break 4:37 Feats Overview 5:47 War Caster and Spell Sniper 7:34 Initiates and Ritual Caster 20:07 Adepts 31:34 Strixhaven Feats 43:04 Dragonlance Feats 51:49 Fey Touched and Shadow Touched 1:12:55 Telepathy and Telekinetic 1:20:47 Ad Break 1:3...

Jul 25, 20231 hr 38 minEp. 380

5004 - Legend of the Five Rings (L5R) - Etiquette of the Empire

Your actions have brought shame to your entire family. Others will shoulder a share of your burden until such time as your disgrace can be forgotten. Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:37 Honor and Dishonor 1:57 Glory and Infamy 15:05 Status 25:59 Outro 35:00 Closing Theme 41:42 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at https://www.itsamimic.com iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 Spotify at https://...

Jul 19, 202343 minEp. 379

E229 - Player Options - Special Gifts: Lauds and Nods to Shift Their Odds

In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, this panel of Dungeon Masters will be looking at some of the optional rules around gifting players special mechanical bonuses. The Epic Boons in the Dungeon Master’s Guide are interesting, but there are a lot of other options hidden around in the other books… Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 4:34 Intro 4:56 Ad Break 16:52 Gifts Overview 18:07 Blessings 38:28 Draconic Gifts 51:23 Supernatural Gifts 1:09:13 Ad Break 1:33:15 Outro 1:33:45 Closing Theme 1:38...

Jul 18, 20231 hr 40 minEp. 378

U008 - Bring Out Your Undead - Undead Stalkers: Preying for the Next Encounter

This episode on the It’s A Mimic! channel is going to cautiously peek around the corner and make sure the coast is clear, because there are some weird, horrible undead that are patrolling the night, teeming with malice and hellbent on murder. Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:24 Boneclaw 11:09 Coldlight Walker 31:45 Anhkolox 51:53 Ooze Master 1:07:14 Outro 1:30:09 Closing Theme 1:35:47 Bloopers 1:36:16 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 ...

Jul 13, 20231 hr 37 minEp. 377

E228 - Port-FOE-lios - Constructs: Organic Metal Gents to Panic Settlements

In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, this panel of Dungeon Masters sits down and looks at the three constructs that tower over cities and literally crush heroes under their heels. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 1:26 Intro 1:48 Ad Break 4:17 Walking Statues of Waterdeep 6:51 Colossus of Akros 39:48 Warforged Colossus 58:03 Inside the Warforged Colossus 1:20:44 Ad Break 1:34:51 Outro 1:35:22 Closing Theme 1:37:24 Bloopers 1:37:51 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at ...

Jul 11, 20231 hr 39 minEp. 376

5003 - Legend of the Five Rings (L5R) - The Celestial Order

You are young, yes, and untested. But you have shown the strength of character necessary to serve your clan, and the honour of defending these lands will now be yours. Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:37 Bushi 1:43 Shugenja 16:47 Courtier 33:22 Others 46:56 Closing Theme 58:59 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Available On: Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Apple Podcasts at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 YouTube at https://www.youtube.co...

Jul 07, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 375

E227 - Lore - Dragonlance: Like a Soth to the Flame

In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, this panel of Dungeon Masters will visit one of the D&D campaign settings with the richest lore and history, Dragonlance! But how does it fit into the 5e landscape and is it worth your time and money? Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 6:07 Intro 6:29 Ad Break 14:22 Publication History 16:02 Lore 37:17 Shadow of the Dragon Queen 1:02:57 Denizens 1:09:54 Lord Soth 1:15:10 Challenges 1:26:42 Ad Break 1:36:07 Outro 1:36:35 Closing Theme 1:41:18 Post-Credi...

Jul 04, 20231 hr 44 minEp. 374

M030 - Mailbag of Holding - The Mummy Franchise

In this special episode, four Dungeon Masters sit down together with twenty questions from m.willms on Instagram, and go over The Mummy trilogy, the first Scorpion King movie, and the 2017 remake! DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at https://www.itsamimic.com iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Podbean at https://itsamimic.p...

Jun 29, 20231 hr 26 minEp. 373

E226 - Player Options - Feats, Part 2: The Capability for Volatility and Hostility

In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, this panel of Dungeon Masters will be looking at eighteen more feats that players of martial characters might look at, if feats are available at their tables. Disclaimer 0:00 Cold Open 0:08 Opening Theme 1:03 Intro 1:25 Ad Break 4:45 Feats Overview 6:41 Charger, Mobile, Sentinel 9:55 Grappler, Mounted Combatant 20:21 Feats from Dragons 31:30 Feats for Armor 42:24 Feats from Dragonlance 51:03 Ad Break 1:04:41 Outro 1:05:12 Closing Theme 1:09:47 Post C...

Jun 27, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 372

5002 - Legend of the Five Rings (L5R) - The Emerald Empire

The history of rokugan begins with the kami, the sons and daughters of the heavens. Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:38 The History of Rokugan 1:46 Bushido 33:27 Daily Life 47:49 Wrap Up 1:02:18 Closing Theme 1:02:41 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Available On: Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Apple Podcasts at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQmvEufzxPHWrFSZbB8uuw Info: Episode Guide at htt...

Jun 21, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 371

M029 - Mailbag of Holding - Important Decisions & Schedules

In this episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast, James and Brad join Adam to discuss DMing, life choices, and other poop. Limitless Heroics can be found at: https://wyrmworkspublishing.com/category/rpg/dnd5e/limitless-heroics/ DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Available On: Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Apple Podcasts at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQmvEufzxPHWrFSZbB8uuw Info: Patreon...

Jun 21, 20231 hr 14 minEp. 369

E225 - Dragon Mastery - Amethyst Dragons: A Singular Force of Nature

In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, this panel of Dungeon Masters is going to share as much knowledge as an Amethyst Dragon hoards, and explore the lore and mechanics of the most powerful Gem Dragon in 5th Edition. MZ4250's Amythest Dragon: https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprintedtabletop/comments/stewmc/the_amethyst_dragon_all_ages_in_terrestrial_and/ MZ420 Socials: https://www.patreon.com/mz4250 https://www.myminifactory.com/users/mz4250 https://twitter.com/mz4250?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7C...

Jun 20, 20232 hr 3 minEp. 370

U007 - Bring Out Your Undead - The Drowned: A Dirge to Purge the Surge of the Submerged Scourge

This episode on the It’s A Mimic! channel is going to sink into the oppressive darkness beneath the waves and explore the unforgiving brine that has claimed so many good men and women. What, did you think all undead were whisps and stenches and dry rot? No, we’re getting shoulder to shoulder with the Ghosts of Saltmarsh, so we can see what undead horrors await among the flotsam and jetsam. Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:23 Tammeraut’s Fate 4:03 Drowned Blade 18:11 Drowned Ascetic 34:47 Drowned Assas...

Jun 15, 20231 hr 29 minEp. 368

E224 - DM Tips - Variant Rules: Highlight and Cite Quite the Right Rites for the Heights of Tonight’s Mighty Fight, Alright?

In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters looks at the various variant rules that may change your combat encounters for the better… or the worse. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 2:11 Intro 2:32 Ad Break 6:39 Grids 7:57 Positioning 27:09 Action Options 40:38 Spellcasting 1:10:05 Simultaneous Effects 1:30:14 Morale 1:33:24 Ad Break 1:47:37 Outro 1:48:04 Closing Theme 1:53:29 Bloopers 1:53:55 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patr...

Jun 13, 20231 hr 55 minEp. 367

5001 - Legend of the Five Rings (L5R) - Samurai Sadness Simulator

What is Legend of the Five Rings? Who is Roman? And what should you expect when picking up the TTRPG for the first time? Sit and listen, young samurai… Opening 0:00 Intro 0:38 Origins and Session Zero 2:52 Different Editions and Running the Game 20:36 The Trading Card Game 53:34 Wrap Up 57:43 Closing 58:21 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at https://www.itsamimic.com iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-a-mi...

Jun 07, 20231 hrEp. 366

E223 - Off to the Races - The Rare Flair of Fair, Hare, and Air from Elsewhere

In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters sits down to look at three more unusual Playable Races. Because 5th Edition seems to be leaning into the anthropomorphic side of character creation more than any previous edition, we now have a couple more animal-people, the Owlin and the Harengon, as well as the first playable Fey creature: the Fairy! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 2:43 Intro 3:05 Ad Break 7:10 Owlin 8:22 Harengon 33:15 Fairy 1:05:10 Ad Break 1:28:40 Outro...

Jun 06, 20231 hr 35 minEp. 365

E222 - Player Options - Feats, Part 1: The Knack for Nicking and Knocking

In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, this panel of Dungeon Masters will be looking at sixteen different feats that players of martial characters might look at, if feats are available at their tables. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 1:17 Intro 1:39 Ad Break 3:26 Feats Overview 4:34 Fighting Initiate, Martial Adept, Weapon Master 10:33 Mage Slayer, Poisoner, Defensive Duelist 17:16 Dual Wielder, Savage Attacker, Tavern Brawler 27:27 Crusher, Piercer, Slasher 39:53 Crossbow Expert, Polearm Ma...

May 30, 20231 hr 18 minEp. 364

W001/M027 - Platinum Greatwyrm Discussion - Building a Dungeon with Andri

Adam is joined by Andri to build an island dungeon for a Deep Dragon. Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:23 Building a Dungeon 8:48 Closing Theme 2:19:48 Bloopers 2:20:16 Social: Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/ItsaMimic/ Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsamimic/?hl=en Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/itsamimic/ Dungeon Master 1: Adam Nason Dungeon Master 2: Andri Written and Directed by: Adam Nason Audio Editor: Adam Nason Executive Producer: Adam Nason Intro/Outro Music by: Cory Wiebe L...

May 25, 20232 hr 26 minEp. 363

E221 - Port-FOE-lios - Aberrations: Pitching a Tentacle

In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, this panel of Dungeon Masters sits down and looks at a handful of very gnarly aberrations that sit at the beginning of Tier 3, but have the potential to completely wreck an unaware party. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 3:54 Intro 4:16 Ad Break 9:09 Aboleth 10:56 Morkoth 1:10:26 Balhannoth 1:46:27 Ad Break 2:30:25 Outro 2:30:55 Closing Theme 2:34:46 Bloopers 2:35:13 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/use...

May 23, 20232 hr 38 minEp. 362

U006 - Bring Out Your Undead - Skeletons: Having a Bone to Pick with the Heroes

This episode on the It’s A Mimic! channel is going to cover the most dangerous kinds of skeleton - including the Skull Lord, who is just bad to the bone. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 0:25 Intro 0:48 Skeleton 4:25 Skeleton Warrior 16:09 Skeletal Knight 26:41 Skeleton Lord 36:22 Skull Lord 44:10 Skeletal Beasts 1:03:49 Outro 1:12:55 Closing Theme 1:23:12 Bloopers 1:23:39 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at https://www.itsa...

May 19, 20231 hr 25 minEp. 361

E220 - Off to the Races - Putting the “More” in “Anthropomorphs”

In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, this panel of Dungeon Masters will be sitting down to look at three more animalistic Playable Races - or “Lineages”, as Wizards of the Coast calls them now. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 1:16 Intro 1:38 Ad Break 3:00 Discussion 4:34 Kenku 10:15 Tabaxi 34:30 Leonin 48:45 Ad Break 1:11:45 Outro 1:12:14 Closing Theme 1:48:18 Post Credit 1:14:46 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at...

May 16, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 360

U005 - Bring Out Your Undead - Reanimated Body Parts: Staying Limb-er and Getting Ahead

This episode on the It’s A Mimic! channel focuses on what to do when your undead campaign is falling to pieces. We’ve previously covered all sorts of zombie limbs in episode two of this series, and the boys talked about Crawling Claws during their Mob Mentality episodes on Zombie Hordes. But now let’s hop into a discussion on Stomping Feet, the living blood of dead gods, ever-conscious removed brains, headless horsemen, and… squirming sacks of animated skin. Intro 0:06 Opening Theme 0:30 Dullaha...

May 10, 20231 hr 32 minEp. 359

E219 - Port-FOE-lios - Slaadi, and How to Ssendam Packing

In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters returnsto the conversation on the toad-like creatures from the Chaotic Neutral plane of Limbo: the Slaadi. But who was the first Slaad? When do they evolve? And how dangerous can they really be? Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 1:04 Intro 1:26 Ad Break 6:47 Overview 8:11 Ssendam, Lord of Madness 8:57 Green Slaad 57:15 Gray Slaad 1:29:18 Death Slaad 1:48:26 Ad Break 2:13:58 Outro 2:14:26 Closing Theme 2:16:15 Bloopers 2:16:42 ...

May 09, 20232 hr 17 minEp. 358

E218 - Dragon Mastery - Sapphire Dragons: The Thunder Down Under

In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters grabs their ear plugs and heads underground in search of the fearsome and territorial Sapphire Dragon! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 2:24 Intro 2:46 Ad Break 5”58 Lore 7:05 Wyrmling 36:46 Young 52:15 Adult 1:13:14 Ancient 1:33:24 Ad Break 1:49:55 Outro 1:50:24 Closing Theme 1:52:01 Blooper 1:52:28 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at https://www.its...

May 02, 20231 hr 54 minEp. 357

E217 - DM Tips - Combat Tactics: Targeting, Illuminating, and Covering the Rules About Visibility

In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, this panel of Dungeon Masters is going to look at visibility and targeting the enemy, as well as light, perception, and ambushing. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 1:53 Intro 2:15 Ad Break 4:27 Movement and Positioning 5:33 Hiding 24:23 Ranged Attacks 38:16 Obscuring 48:37 Darkness 56:30 Senses 1:05:28 Cover 1:24:31 Ad Break 1:35:11 Outro 1:35:41 Closing Theme 1:43:48 Blooper 1:44:16 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://ww...

Apr 25, 20231 hr 45 minEp. 356

M026 - Movie Discussion - Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

In this special episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the entire D&D party that you've heard so much about sits down together for the first time on mic to have a loud and rowdy discussion about the latest D&D movie, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves! Disclaimer 0:00 Opening Theme 0:07 Expectations 0:28 Reactions 25:06 Letter Grades 1:03:33 Closing Theme 1:07:31 Bloopers 1:07:59 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 ...

Apr 19, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 355

E216 - Port-FOE-lios - Slaadi - It’s Just A Phage

In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters sits down and looks at a truly horrifying species bred from pure chaos: the Slaadi. With deep links to the Plane of Limbo and a rich history from previous editions, these Aberrations can and will leave a disgusting surprise for an unsuspecting character long after the fact. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 2:57 Intro 3:19 Ad Break 9:12 Lore 10:35 Tadpole 50:48 Red Slaad 1:01:19 Blue Slaad 1:23:51 Ad Break 1:45:27 Outro 1:45:5...

Apr 18, 20231 hr 50 minEp. 354

E215 - Off to the Races - Three New Definitions of “Space Race”

In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters kicks back and chats about three new Playable Races - or “Lineages”, as Wizards of the Coast calls them now - from the Spelljammer campaign setting. We’ve already covered the weirder, alien options, so who does that leave us with? Space Elves and more anthropomorphs! Disclaimer 0:00 Cold Open 1:30 Opening Theme 3:04 Intro 3:26 Ad Break 6:21 Spelljammer 7:40 Giff 22:57 Astral Elves 47:42 Hadozee 1:17:58 Ad Break 1:47:01 Ou...

Apr 11, 20231 hr 54 minEp. 353
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