In this special episode, Dan and Adam sit down on the player's behalf and go over EVERY SINGLE HEALTH SPELL in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, including spells that focus on stabilizing, summoning, undeath, resurrection, and more. They also cover some stranger questions and topics. Can unconscious creatures be hostile? Are toxins and venoms considered poisons? Do severed limbs remain under the effects of spells? What are the rules for death by massive damage? Are temporarily boosted Maximum ...
Oct 04, 2019•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 52
It is the winter of 1922, and as the sun prepares to set for thirty-seven days, evil lurks in Radiance, Yukon. A train full of unsuspecting passengers makes its final trek across the Canadian North. A police detective, a hunter, a prospector, and a rich young girl are all strangers as the share the dining car. But they don't realize that they also share a grisly destiny full of horrors beyond their worst nightmares. Using the Call of Cthulhu 7e ruleset, the cast of the It's A Mimic! podcast sit ...
Oct 04, 2019•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 51
In this episode of the It’s a Mimic! podcast, the panel of dungeon masters dig at the grave topic of undead mobs. It’s all shambling corpses and creaking bones as the DM’s uncover the truth about zombie hordes and skeleton armies and try to drop some knowledge on your braaaaiiiiinnnnsss.... How do you handle headshot kills? Can you use these creatures at higher levels? What are creative uses of these creatures to tell a story or add additional challenges? From lurking solo monsters in the dark t...
Oct 01, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 50
In the prelude to the miniseries The Deep Dark of Radiance, Daniel, The Keeper of Arcane Secrets,walks you through his Session Zero. He establishes tone, setting, and boundaries before he sets out to help the players understand the rules and character creation. This special prologue will help players understand how to prepare for a campaign that uses the Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition, as well as provide a glimpse into his own homebrew world. Carving its way through the beautiful Yukon landscape is...
Oct 01, 2019•51 min•Ep. 49
This episode of the It's A Mimic! Podcast sees the panel of Dungeon Masters sit down and dig deep into Monks and what makes them special. There is a flurry of ideas as they break down three radically different sub-classes, but lament that unique character ideas are relatively difficult due to the simple and straightforward role playing options that are provided in the Player’s Handbook. There are a couple of points where the wording in the Monk section seems tricky, and Adam and Dan get into the...
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 48
This special episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast takes another twenty listener questions, chosen at random, and forces the Dungeon Masters to scramble to find answers. But it’s not just Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. Topics range from sexy accents to movie inspirations to the Three Stooges. Enjoy another episode of insanity with It's A Mimic! and make sure you listen to congratulate our Giveaway winner! The questions were brought to you this time by: @alexander_anotherskip_davis @dice_cats...
Sep 23, 2019•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 47
In this episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast, the three Dungeon Masters sit down and discuss what is seemingly the simplest class, but there's more to Fighters than meets the eye! The classic Dungeons & Dragons martial class has a ton of surprising options, and the DM's break down different ways to approach building the sub-classes and using the class features in creative ways. SUMMARY: When the panel of Dungeon Masters FINALLY get to the point, they look into why Fighters are so iconic, and...
Sep 17, 2019•2 hr 27 min•Ep. 46
It’s all about subterranean locations in this week’s episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, as the panel of Dungeon Masters discuss what makes a dungeon a dungeon, and how to properly design one. One of the lynchpins of Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition, the dungeon has some must haves and some faux pas, and the DM’s discuss what these are, as well as how players should go about exploring, fighting, and role playing in these infamous locations. SUMMARY: On of the biggest tropes in Dungeons & D...
Sep 10, 2019•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 45
It's lunacy, flawed logic, memory loss, and time travel nonsense in this episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast as the panel of DM's slips from the prime material plane to the Feywild! And when the panel of DM's slips from the prime material plane to the Feywild, it's lunacy, flawed logic, memory loss, and time travel nonsense in this episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast! SUMMARY: Green Dragon lairs prove to be an interesting topic as Terry disappears for an episode while Dan talks about Banderhob...
Sep 03, 2019•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 44
When the panel of Dungeon Masters FINALLY gets to the topic of Green Dragons, they latch on to some tactics and personality quirks that they find interesting. There are some strange mechanics and odd design choices that they break down, and the DM’s revel in the petty and conniving nature of the big, scaly foes. SUMMARY: As the boys sit down to go over Green Dragons, they look not only at battle strategies, but also at how and why to split the party, where and how to use Green Dragon lairs, and ...
Aug 27, 2019•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 43
In this episode of It's A Mimic! the panel of Dungeon Masters takes a look at the three different styles of campaign styles: Railroads, Sandboxes, and Funhouses. They cover the main Pros and Cons for each style, from both the DM and Player perspective, and look at how player agency plays a part in each. SUMMARY: What happened to Terry?! Where'd this new guy come from? Why does Dan sound so happy? Let us know in the comments! On-Air Shoutout: @questchests Available On: iTunes | Spotify | Podbean ...
Aug 20, 2019•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 42
EXCERPT: The very first giveaway special is here! The It's A Mimic! Podcast reached 1000 followers on IG, and the prize was allowing one person to choose the topic of a special episode geared just toward them! The winner, @tari_waves_an20 , wanted to know about DM inspiration, so the panel of Dungeon Masters put their heads together for some targeted questions! SUMMARY: As Tari from the All Natural Twenties is thinking about dabbling in DMing she asked about three basic topics: Themes, NPC's, an...
Aug 15, 2019•38 min•Ep. 41
One of the most overlooked and underrated monsters in the 5th Edition Monster Manual is Bullywugs, and so the panel of Dungeon Masters dives in with both feet to wade around in the limited lore that Dungeons & Dragons has provided. From societal quirks to potential allies to the new additions in Ghosts of Saltmarsh, the DM's open up about everything amphibious and discuss tactics, campaign hooks, and unique roleplaying opportunities. SUMMARY: It's all evil threats, slimy warts, and swampy bu...
Aug 13, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 40
As the panel of Dungeon Masters digs into the newest class addition in Dungeon & Dragons, they find new and interesting player hooks, and decipher the strange mechanics that imbue Warlocks with their magicks. They discuss the patrons of The Hexblade and The Celestial from Xanathar's Guide to Everything, and The Undying from Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. SUMMARY: We discover that Saruman is a Warlock, and Death Note and The VVitch are about Warlocks, but most importantly Terry's wizarding h...
Aug 06, 2019•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 39
In this episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast, the three Dungeon Masters sit down and discuss what is arguably the most infamous class in Dungeons & Dragons: Rogues. While tearing into the Player's Handbook to dissect the base class features and three Roguish Archetypes, the panel of DM's come at the class from very different perspectives, often butting heads and trying to come to terms with the others' points of view. SUMMARY: The sneakiest of sneaks, Rogues offer a few unique experiences an...
Jul 30, 2019•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 38
It's time to embrace the villainous nature of the parties' nemesis in this episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast, as the panel of Dungeon Masters look into what makes a memorable Big, Bad, Evil Guy. With a strong emphasis on "The Root of the Thing" and villain psychology, each of the DM's discusses their own techniques for making bad guys truly bad. SUMMARY: What are the villain stereotypes to be avoided? What makes a villain memorable? What are some "Dos and Don'ts" for creating nemeses? When sh...
Jul 23, 2019•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 37
The panel of Dungeon Masters looks at the Lower Planes and how to use them and their evil denizens in homebrew campaigns. With a brief tour through the Blood War, a discussion on evil deeds, and a conversation about the River Styx, this episode is crammed full of everything you need to know about Fiends! SUMMARY: Devils, Demons, Yugoloths, and more possess the three DM's this week, as Dan and Terry disagree about how attractive a fiend should be and Adam struggles with pronunciations. Sibriexes,...
Jul 16, 2019•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 36
EXCERPT: Adam had a HELL of a time getting past Terry’s new HOUND to wrap up the final supplemental on Fiends. SUMMARY: Shhhh… Don’t tell Dan and Terry... Current Gear: Microphone (USA) - https://amzn.to/2WWuCsz Microphone (CAN) - https://amzn.to/2WTZ69G Available On: iTunes | Spotify | Podbean | YouTube Don’t forget to Like/Follow/Subscribe/Whatever when you listen! Social: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Email: info@itsamimic.com Intro/Outro Music by: Cory Wiebe Logo by: Kate Skidmore This post...
Jul 15, 2019•52 min•Ep. 35
Show Notes: E025c - Yugoloths EXCERPT: Things got a little hectic, so Adam changed to neutral location, but at what price? SUMMARY: Shhhh… Don’t tell Dan and Terry... Current Gear: Microphone (USA) - https://amzn.to/2WWuCsz Microphone (CAN) - https://amzn.to/2WTZ69G Available On: iTunes | Spotify | Podbean | YouTube Don’t forget to Like/Follow/Subscribe/Whatever when you listen! Social: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Email: info@itsamimic.com Intro/Outro Music by: Cory Wiebe Logo by: Kate Skidmo...
Jul 14, 2019•44 min•Ep. 34
EXCERPT: aDam rEturns to Make anOther supplemeNtal epiSode... SUMMARY: Shhhh… Don’t tell Dan and Terry... Current Gear: Microphone (USA) - https://amzn.to/2WWuCsz Microphone (CAN) - https://amzn.to/2WTZ69G Available On: iTunes | Spotify | Podbean | YouTube Don’t forget to Like/Follow/Subscribe/Whatever when you listen! Social: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Email: info@itsamimic.com Intro/Outro Music by: Cory Wiebe Logo by: Kate Skidmore This post or video contains affiliate links, which means w...
Jul 14, 2019•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 33
EXCERPT: In a DEVILISH move, Adam records a very special supplemental episode without the other guys. SUMMARY: Shhhh… Don’t tell Dan and Terry... Current Gear: Microphone (USA) - https://amzn.to/2WWuCsz Microphone (CAN) - https://amzn.to/2WTZ69G Available On: iTunes | Spotify | Podbean | YouTube Don’t forget to Like/Follow/Subscribe/Whatever when you listen! Social: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Email: info@itsamimic.com Intro/Outro Music by: Cory Wiebe Logo by: Kate Skidmore This post or video...
Jul 14, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 32
This week, the panel of Dungeon Masters get a sugar high and talk about the best hunters among dragonkind: White Dragons. These arctic menaces are ferocious, xenophobic monsters that use their environment to their benefit, so why are they the least-loved chromatic dragons in Dungeons & Dragons? In this episode, the DM's give these tundra tyrants the respect they deserve. SUMMARY: From frozen lakes to icy caverns, the panel of DM's traverse the frigid wastes of the north to bring you the mech...
Jul 09, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 31
The panel of Dungeon Masters tackles campaign inspiration this week. Whether you want to homebrew your campaign, beef up a module, or simple add a new flavour to your game, there are a number of ways to steal ideas for your Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. This even applies to players! SUMMARY: The DM's sit down together to look at where they get inspiration for their games and when to use different techniques to keep things interesting. From plot points to monster abilities, from sentient item...
Jul 02, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 30
In this episode of It's A Mimic! the panel of Dungeon Masters covers not one, but THREE monsters that team up to make on nasty mob: the Goblinoids! What are Bugbears afraid of? Where should Hobgoblins stand in the formation? Are goblins really that stupid? The DM's break down personality quirks, tactics, and Goblinoids at high-level play! And be sure to stay tuned after the credits for a bonus round: How to handle a goblin horde! SUMMARY: This episode focuses on everyone's favourite punching bag...
Jun 25, 2019•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 29
We've taken the Mailbag of Holding episodes off the regular schedule and are bringing them to you as Special Bonus Content! This episode takes another twenty random questions sent to us, and answers them as best as the panel of Dungeon Masters can. Topics range from naval combat to gender swapping to overland travel. Enjoy another episode of insanity with It's A Mimic! and make sure you listen to check out our Giveaway details! The questions in this episode were brought to you by: @blake_18_3000...
Jun 21, 2019•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 28
The Dungeon Masters just can't get enough of the divine casters, so they turn their eagle eyes to the Druid. But if you think you can't bear it, hold on! They don't just talk about wolfing down salads and fawning over Animal Handling! So don't get squirrelly, because the DM's ferret out some deeper meanings to the subclasses, all while swallowing their initial distaste for the class, badgering each other, and looking foxy! So circle up as we go wild on nature's greatest ally! SUMMARY: The DM's f...
Jun 18, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 27
This week, the Dungeon Masters turn the conversation to Clerics and break down the different class features and the general strengths and weaknesses of everyone's favourite Dungeons and Dragons healer class. They look closely at Nature Domain, Light Domain, and Life and the unique opportunities these subclasses may offer. From the class's roleplay tropes to the holy symbols to the unique builds that play off unorthodox cleric conventions, this episode covers a multitude of different aspects of t...
Jun 11, 2019•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 26
This episode focuses on Dungeon Master preparation and the different techniques used by each member of the panel. The DM's discuss their own preparation methods for Dungeons & Dragons, the concept of agency, and which of each of the official adventures speaks to them and why, both as Dungeon Masters and as players. SUMMARY: There are many different methods when it comes to prepping, and this week starts with a proper look at the methods each of the Dungeon Masters use, but Adam is quick to p...
Jun 04, 2019•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 25
In this episode of the It's A Mimic! Podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters dig deep and unearth some dirt on what's going on in the Underdark. They get down to it with a look at the history and geography, the creatures that live below our feet, and what it means to be a citizen of this horribly inhospitable and oppressive setting in the D&D landscape. This should be particularly useful for anyone who just ground through the ending of Out of the Abyss but wants to keep playing up to level 20,...
May 28, 2019•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 24
The Dungeon Masters have decided that enough is enough. It's time to talk about Dragons, specifically the D&D variety. If you think you know what a dragon is, you may be surprised by some of the details in this episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast, where the panel of DM's look into what makes a D&D dragon unique and why they're so terrifying. SUMMARY: Before it launches into dozens of episodes on specific dragons, the It's A Mimic! podcast has decided to do a general overview of what dra...
May 21, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 23
