This episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast digs into some more details about Dragons from the 5th Edition book, Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons. From draconic personalities to their strange life cycles, this panel of Dungeon Masters is going to cover all of the details you’ll need to know when it comes to elevating dragons in your campaign, and prepping encounters and adventures. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 1:12 Roleplaying Dragons 3:51 Dragon Lifespans 15:27 Commercial Break 29:48 Dragon Encounters and Ad...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 262
Last time the It’s A Mimic! podcast discussed Dungeon Mastering, the panel of Dungeon Masters covered power creep and why you should manage the mechanics of Dungeons & Dragons more closely. This time, the DM’s tear apart the stat blocks and see what two decades of experience have taught them about reading between the lines when it comes to deciphering monster stats. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 3:51 Above the Ability Scores 8:16 Commercial Break 1:11:48 Ability Scores 1:14:00 Social Media Info 1:59:...
Mar 01, 2022•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 261
This episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast is going to zoom in on the hags that you can’t find in the Dungeons and Dragons Monster Manual: the Annis Hag, the Bheur Hag, and the Dusk Hag. The panel of Dungeon Masters has stirred the pot looking for every tasty morsel of information to be found, but some of the answers are definitely more horrifying than the others. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 1:19 Hags Overview 05:27 Commercial Break 26:38 Annis Hag 27:34 Dusk Hag 49:02 Social Media Info 1:06:17 Bheur Ha...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 260
This episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast takes us back to Xanathar’s Guide to Everything for a little while, so we can finish off the last Rogue subclass that’s left in that book. The panel of Dungeon Masters also dives into the pages of Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, where they look at the subclasses presented there, as well as the Optional Class Features for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. Cold open 0:00 Intro 3:43 Rogue Overview 3:55 Commercial 18:36 Archetypes 20:59 Mastermind 21:16 So...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 259
This episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast looks at the pages of Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything to see what new Druidic Circles there are for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. It’s not all fur and trees, though, as the panel of Dungeon Masters has discovered. And of course, the Optional Class Features in Tasha’s will get a spotlight, too. Cold Open 0:00 Intro: 1:19 Druid Overview: 5:20 Commercial Break: 27:11 Circle of Stars: 29:31 Circle of Wildfire:46:40 Social Media Info: 1:02:40 Character Bui...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 258
This episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast is going to crack open Volo’s Guide to Monsters and see what 5th Edition has to bring to the table when it comes to some of the reptilian anthropomorphic playable races. Okay, so Kobolds aren’t strictly reptilian, but they’re definitely a step further away from dragons than Dragonborn are, and we know from previous editions that Kobolds shed their skin like other reptiles and are cold-blooded, so this panel of Dungeon Masters is counting them as being ju...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 257
This episode of this It’s A Mimic podcast brings the conversation back to the Forgotton Realms, as well as the part the world that is Faerun’s hot pot of adventure: the Sword Coast. Exploring what is Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition's primary playground, this panel of Dungeon Masters seeks to better understand the Sword Coast, it’s bright lights of civilization, and what do to if your party's adventures brings you into the wilds between cities... Cold Open 0:00 Intro 0:52 The Sword Coast 2:33 ...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 256
This episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast digs into some of the new details we got about Dragons from the new 5th Edition book, Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons. From draconic magic to the multiversal awareness, and fleshed out details for dragon homes and dragon items, the panel of Dungeon Masters covers all of the details you’ll need to know when it comes to elevating dragons in your campaign. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 1:21 The First World 6:53 Dragon Magic 24:20 Commercial Break 58:41 Dragon Lairs 1:0...
Jan 18, 2022•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 255
Balancing has always been a major issue in tabletop game design, so this week on the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters discuss one of the subtle issues at new tables, and that’s Power Creep. It can be a little difficult to define, and it can definitely sneak up on Dungeon Masters, but this meta discussion should shine a little light on a topic that will be familiar to most seasoned Dungeons & Dragons players. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 4:19 Game Scope 6:05 Commercial Break 52:04 ...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 254
In this second episode about Hags, the panel of Dungeon Masters is going to address the dark lady in the corner: The Night Hag. She’s a little bit different from the other Hags in Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition, but that doesn’t mean she’s any less insidious. If anything, she’s even worse. And by that, we mean better! You see, more than half of the It’s A Mimic! podcast has faced off against one of these nasty old crones, and chances are good that if you’ve played Curse of Strahd or Dungeon of...
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 253
This episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast takes you into the pages of Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, where this panel of Dungeon Masters is going to look at the subclasses presented there, including one of the most popular updates we’ve seen in Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition, since Tritons finally got darkvision. And of course, this episode will also be digging around in the Optional Class Features that Tasha’s offers. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 0:37 Wizard Overview 2:14 Cantrip Formulas (TCoE) 18:...
Dec 30, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 250
This episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast looks at the pages of Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything and Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft to see what new bardic colleges there are for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. It’s not all slinging lute at sexy dragons, though, as the panel of Dungeon Masters sifts through the Optional Class Features in Tasha’s, and the additional Bard Spells that you might not know about. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 0:59 Bard Overview 8:28 Commercial Break 20:22 College of Creation ...
Dec 29, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 252
This episode of Legend Lore covers the newest publication from Wizards of the Coast, Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons. But with all the hype around it, the message boards with extreme opinions, and a hefty price tag, is it right for you? Join our Dungeon Masters as they sit down and go chapter-by-chapter through what the book has to offer, and determine if it is a hit or a miss. Intro 0:00 Expectations 1:33 Covers and Contents 4:57 Elegy for the New World 9:45 Character Creation 1 10:54 Dragon Magic...
Dec 28, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 251
Its been a couple of years since the big heist and Gumdrop has finally tracked Santa down to exact his revenge. Unfortunately for him, a curse has left him unable to act so his organization has hired some mercenaries to punctuate Santa’s final Ho Ho Ho. In this special Christmas Episode of the It’s a Mimic podcast, join DM’s Dan and Adam as they take Dave and Megan’s diminutive heroes through the wilderness to end the Claus and perhaps, discover how his magic works. DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SU...
Dec 25, 2021•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 249
In this mailbag episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast, Dave, Megan, and Adam sit down to answer 20 (ish) of your questions about D&D, DMing, and life in general. It's silly laughs and rare insights in this episode, where Dave squares off against one of his players. From Instagram: @andrisnow14 @colton_adrian @elim_garak2020 @mattheweasterling From Reddit: u/bloody-one u/InternalManagement10 u/TravestyDiner From YouTube: Andrei Nicolae J Miklos Pal Marton Molnar The Usual Suspects: @alexander_...
Dec 24, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 248
The It’s A Mimic! podcast decides to do a little good this week and reach out to the higher powers for inspiration on playable character races. That’s right, it’s Aasimars and their angelic guides! The panel of Dungeon Masters sit down to look at one of the surprisingly edgier races in D&D 5th Edition. And if you think you know all the options that exist out there, then you might be surprised... Cold Open 0:00 Intro 1:00 History and Lore 3:01 Commercial Break 56:40 Lore 58:36 Scourge 1:02:40...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 247
Last week, the It’s A Mimic! podcast sat down and went through every single famous dragon in 5th Edition. This week, humanoids get the special treatment! From the Citadel of Eight to Demogorgon, there’s a whirlwind of Who’s Who as the panel of Dungeon Masters gives a quick explanation for anyone who might not know who’s on the cover of their favourite Dungeons & Dragons books! Cold Open - 0:00 Intro - 01:20 Mordenkainen and the Eight - 06:26 Tasha/Iggwilv - 19:49 Commercial Break - 33:27 Dur...
Dec 15, 2021•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 246
This episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast tears into the famous dragons that Wizards of the Coast have published in an effort to get some insights into how they expect dragons to be used, for both lore and mechanics in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. The panel of Dungeon Masters digs into all the books that have been published up until the Wild Beyond the Witchlight, and brings you every dragon and dragon-kin NPC that they could find! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code IT...
Nov 30, 2021•2 hr 29 min•Ep. 245
The It’s A Mimic! podcast is joined again by our friend Brian, the Bearded Nerd, to discuss more homebrewing in D&D 5th Edition! Last time the panel of Dungeon Masters discussed this topic, it was a broader discussion about what homebrewing is and what to watch out for. That episode wrapped up with some tips on worldbuilding, but now it’s finally time to get into homebrewing classes, spells, items, and monsters! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code ITSAMIMIC21 at MANSCAPED....
Nov 23, 2021•2 hr 41 min•Ep. 244
This episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast focuses on one of the most popular Big Bad Evil Guys at Wizards of the Coast: Hags. They’ve been lurking around in a handful of published adventures, and there is a surprising amount of lore and information about them in 5th Edition. Enough, in fact, that the panel of Dungeon Masters had to break it all out into multiple episodes. This one focuses on the true OG’s (that stands for Old Girls) which are the Green Hags. This episode also dives into the murk...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 243
This episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast sees a return to Warlocks in Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition, including the new Pact of the Talisman, and three more patrons! The panel of Dungeon Masters sits down to go over all the optional rules from Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, as well as what exactly these new patrons have to offer. Are they as powerful as they should be? Do these subclasses swing evil, like most of the other Warlock patrons? And what else can you do besides Eldritch Blast Eldr...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 242
The long-awaited breakdown of the Oathbreaker Paladin finally reaches the It’s A Mimic! podcast, but there’s more here than was expected! As the panel of Dungeon Masters goes over everyone’s determined badasses in heavy armour, they find more than simply knights and evil knights. What roleplaying opportunities are there, and what mechanical strengths are present for each subclass? This episode has all the answers to these tasty D&D morsels and more, including the breakdown of the options fro...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 241
Dip that quill, read the fine print and sign up your soul for that dose of power because it's Halloween! That means the It’s A Mimic! podcast is back to talk about Warlock Patrons in Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. This time around, the panel of Dungeon Masters is covering those Archfiend rulers of the Nine Hells, their cults, minions, boons, and pacts while also tackling The Eternal War, in which they fight against the demonic hordes of demons. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 0:52 Overview 3:11 Dispater...
Oct 31, 2021•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 240
In this week’s episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters looks into the elements of character building when you have a Genie in your family tree. That’s right! It’s Genasi, D&D’s weird, chaotic, elemental playable race! So what flavours exist out there, what are they good for, and how do you roleplay them? Cold Open 0:00 Intro 01:21 Genasi Overview 04:43 General Genasi Mechanics 22:42 Earth Genasi 26:42 Fire Genasi 32:38 Social Media Info 37:31 Air Genasi 38:07 Water...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 239
Location, location, location! This week’s episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast roams the steampunk-Victorian-London-inspired streets and surrounding area of Baldur’s Gate. Join the well-informed panel of Dungeon Masters as they dig deep into the history, lore, establishments, and notable citizens that call Baldur’s Gate home. (Bonus, Terry finally learns what the acronym “SCAG” stands for, in Dungeons and Dragons!) Cold Open 0:00 Intro 0:28 Baldur’s Gate in 5e 2:55 Commercial 40:52 Baldur’s Gate...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 238
This episode of Legend Lore covers the newest publication from Wizards of the Coast, The Wild Beyond the Witchlight. With a few new character options, a module with a heavy focus on the social and exploration tiers, and a deep dive into carnival life, the Feywild finally becomes the focus of a 5th Edition adventure! But is it worth the price, let alone the time to play? Disclaimer 0:00 Intro 0:31 Expectations 4:20 Covers and Layout 9:24 Into the Feywild 17:50 Witchlight Carnival 30:40 Hither 37:...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 237
Do the dragons of Dungeons and Dragons feel somewhat lackluster to you? Well, in this week’s episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters look to a plethora of other sources for inspiration. This includes one of the best third party sources for additional dragon shenanigans, as well as looking back to what previous editions of this beautiful game had to offer for our majestic winged lords of the skies. With the information from this episode, you can now restore some of that...
Oct 12, 2021•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 236
This episode covers the Wizards of the Coast publication Acquisitions Incorporated. An adventure for players levels 1-6! New guild building rules! A new race! New spells! New backgrounds! New trinkets! New vehicles! New and familiar NPC's! Terrifying monsters! A guide to leveling up a guild franchise! And a tongue-in-cheek look at how to make your PC fit into a corporate setting! Should you buy it? Is it worth your money? Join our DM's as they go over their opinions of the overall usefulness of ...
Oct 08, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 235
It’s time to grab the clay, fire the kiln, and get your hands dirty crafting a custom campaign world of your own design! The It’s a Mimic! podcast’s panel of Dungeon Masters team up with special guest Brian, The Bearded Nerd, to talk about what exactly homebrew is, what the potential problems are, and what tips might help you craft your own world for Dungeons and Dragons. The Bearded Nerd Podcast is available at https://open.spotify.com/show/4GwJRIJg2ExBIM4ngEWhKN The Bearded Nerd linktree is av...
Oct 05, 2021•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 234
This episode of Legend Lore takes us out of the Forgotten Realms and into the first Magic: the Gathering setting: Ravnica. But is the book Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica worth the price tag? One of the Dungeon Masters comes in skeptical to start with, but with 10 guilds, a deep bestiary, and a fantastic layout, it’s no surprise when things keep looking better and better for Niv-Mizzet, Rakdos, and the other inhabitants within these pages. Disclaimer 0:00 Intro to Episode 0:31 Expectations 3:06 C...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 233
