Join three hapless souls as they are summoned by an old ally to learn the truth about Santa... and uncover the mystery of what ever happened to Gumdrop. Intro 0:00 Character Intros 2:04 Part One 4:05 Outro 1:03:16 Bloopers 1:04:33 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Available On: 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.podbean.com/ YouTube at htt...
Dec 25, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 322
This special episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast focuses on two specific kinds of Giants that are classic enemies in D&D, but a lot of new Dungeon Masters might overlook: the Fomorian and the Oni! Intro 0:00 Fomorian 5:13 Oni 19:50 Outro 42:17 Bloopers 45:09 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Available On: 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://itsa...
Dec 22, 2022•45 min•Ep. 319
The original three hosts clear out the backlog of mailbag questions to give Dan some much-needed closure, and yell at him about coughing one one final time. 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 Episode Guide : ItsaMimic (reddit.com) Email at info@itsa...
Dec 22, 2022•3 hr 17 min•Ep. 321
What's the difference between a Lair and a Home? And how do you go about designing Lair Actions for your BBEG? In Dan's last episode of the Campaign Builder, he and Adam settle into their old routine to bring their experience and creativity to one of the most interesting mechanics of 5th Edition. Takeaways: - Regional Effects and Lair Actions have similar themes but very different functions - Every lair should have a personality and logic to itself - There should be a reason for everything withi...
Dec 20, 2022•53 min•Ep. 320
This episode focuses on the Giants of D&D 5th Edition that are featured in Spelljammer! Intro 0:00 Braxats 5:10 B’rohgs 16:33 Mercanes 31:25 Giant Space Hamsters 40:31 Outro 46:55 Boo 49:26 Bloopers 53:31 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Available On: 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.podbean.com/ YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c...
Dec 15, 2022•54 min•Ep. 318
Boss fights are iconic, traditional, and memorable, but how do you build up to a good one? How do you find the balance and keep the players on the edge of their seats? In this long-overdue episode, Dan and Adam sit down and discuss their inspirations and their tactics for handling Big Bad Evil Guys. Takeaways: - There's more than one way to monologue for your bad guys - Setting is key - A boss fight doesn't have to end with a kill - Have some loose contingencies Disclaimer 0:00 Intro 0:38 Boss B...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 317
This special episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast explores the difficulties and challenges of Giants in cities in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. After that, Megan and Kasi look at some specific stat blocks of four Giants from a unique campaign setting that focuses on city living! Intro 0:00 Ravnica Explained 5:24 Gruul Clans and the Sunder Shaman 12:08 Boros Legion and the Guardian Giant 26:36 Rakdos Cult and the Bloodfray Giant 35:46 Orzhov Syndicate and the Orzhov Giant 53:45 Outro 1:05:2...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 316
In this episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast, the six original hosts say goodbye to one of the founders of the podcast, by sifting through one listener's twenty questions. Intro 0:00 Brad 5:09 Megan 18:31 Dave 37:43 Terry 48:03 Adam 1:10:28 Outro 1:30:50 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/UCzQmvE...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 311
This special episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast explores the relationships between real-world Giant lore in western mythology and Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. After that, Megan and Kasi look at some specific stat blocks of three Giants from other campaign settings that have clearly been inspired by these old legends! Intro 0:00 Giants of Western Mythologies 1:38 Theros Explained 16:08 Hundred-Handed One 25:06 Doomwake Giant 40:18 Borborygmos 54:16 Outro 1:07:07 Bloopers 1:09:24 DON’T FO...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 314
This episode of Legend Lore covers the newest publication from Wizards of the Coast, Spelljammer: Adventures in Space. But setting aside the controversy and looking merely at the quality of what's provided, is it worth the the inflated price? Join our Dungeon Masters as they sit down and go chapter-by-chapter through what this box set has to offer, and determine if it is a hit or a miss. Disclaimer 0:00 Intro 0:09 Expectations 3:22 Unboxing 8:24 Astral Adventurer's Guide 10:41 Boo's Astral Menag...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 315
In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! Podcast, this panel of Dungeon Masters is going to talk about the challenges, rewards, and techniques that we’ve encountered while Dungeon Mastering for children. Running the game becomes a whole different beast when it comes to keeping kids engaged and having fun, but the smiles and laughs are worth every moment. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 1:57 Getting into D&D 6:40 Expectations 15:15 Commercial Break 56:50 Characters 57:51 Social Media Info 1:25:03 Published ...
Nov 29, 2022•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 313
This episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast digs deep into the Underdark to cover a 5th Edition dragon that seems to have replaced the Purple Dragon of previous editions: The Deep Dragon. So grab your torches, cover your noses and mouths, and mentally steel yourself against your worst fears. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 1:34 Deep Dragon Overview 6:06 Deep Dragon Wyrmling 34:01 Commercial Break 50:37 Young Deep Dragon 51:50 Adult Deep Dragon 1:09:18 Social Media Info 1:31:51 Ancient Deep Dragon 1:32:52 Out...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 312
In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! Podcast, this panel of Dungeon Masters is going to return to the topic of description, and how to create deeper experiences and immersion with your players... Because there are more than five senses, more than one kind of adventure, and lots of subtle, nearly-sociopathic ways to manipulate the players at your table. Warning Senses: Temperature (heat and cold) Pain Skin vs Bones and Joints vs Organs and Muscles Itch Tension Hunger and Thirsty Mental Distress S...
Nov 15, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 308
This episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast looks at a group of unique 5th Edition Shadowfell-inspired reimaginings of an old fiend from 3.5 and 4e. The incredibly flavourful and outright upsetting Sorrowsworn are screaming to be used in almost every mid-to-high level campaign, and can easily suit Curse of Strahd, Descent into Avernus, Tomb of Annihilation, Out of the Abyss, Rime of the Frostmaiden, and so many more. So let’s breakdown some of the best random encounters to hit your party with when...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 309
This episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast addresses the thing that power gamers love, that min-maxers crave, and that new players have a surprising amount of difficulty wrapping their brains around: Damage. In a game as combat-oriented as Dungeons & Dragons, damage should be one of the main aspects for players and Dungeon Masters alike to focus on manipulating. But does everyone understand the rules? Are there enough different kinds? And how can a better understanding help your games moving ...
Nov 01, 2022•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 307
In this spooky episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, this panel of Dungeon Masters is going to look at three kinds of Warlock Patrons that most people tend to overlook: The Celestial, The Undead, and The Fathomless. But unlike Great Old Ones, and Fiends, these Patrons tend to not be demigods, but rather creatures of immense power. Intro 0:00 Warlock Overview 2:27 Lich 7:46 Kraken 15:57 Empyrean 25:03 Nightwalker 33:33 Dragon Turtle 40:55 Solar 46:45 Mummy Lord 55:21 Storm Giant Quintessent 1:02:...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 310
Rangers: Not A Chore Nor A Snore to Explore the Outdoors, For Your Amore is the Core of the Forest and More, So Before You Roar Galore that You Abhor or Deplore Some Lakeshore Decor, That’s Uncalled For, You Whore. We Implore, Evermore, That You See What’s in Store, Furthermore This Wild Corps Born of Gore, Sores, and War, Has A Score of Folklore to Look For, Not Ignore, So Let’s Restore Our Rapport O’er This Ranger Encore. This episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast returns with even more Rangers...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 306
As the It’s A Mimic! Podcast continues to explore the far reaches of the 5th Edition landscape, we tend to get farther and farther away from what most would call civilization. And out there, roaming the various Dungeons & Dragons landscapes, are some of the most unique and interesting populations in modern fantasy lore. In this episode, the panel of Dungeon Masters is going to explore the rocky peaks with Goliaths, the deep woods with Firbolgs, and the cold, dark depths with Tritons. Cold Op...
Oct 18, 2022•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 305
“This episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast focuses on the three planes of the Forgotten Realms cosmology that embrace mayhem and confusion, and looks at what you can expect as players who explore these planes in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. The panel of Dungeon Masters starts good and descends rapidly into evil as we traverse these outer planes. So buckle up for a whirlwind tour of Ysgard, Limbo, and Pandemonium.” Cold Open 0:00 Intro 1:33 The Great Wheel Cosmology 4:48 The Infinite Stair...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 304
Alternative titles: “Welcome to Our Whorehome”, “Fuck the Man in the Bottle”, or “Surprise Affection” Questions asked by: u/acciddialogue @avatar_idalia u/digglybluemoonya u/Finisher7119 u/fuckoffitsathrowaway u/KingOfRott u/lessons_in_detriment u/oskar_the_ork u/Roll_Or_Dice u/zythr009 … and @_itsmiaca 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 ...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 303
This episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast is going to get a bit weird with the Moonstone Dragons of the Feywild. The panel of Dungeon Masters returns again to the pages of Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons to see what the Moonstone Dragon offers and how it invades your dreams… Cold Open 0:00 Intro 0:25 Moonstone Dragons 3:31 Moonstone Dragon Wyrmling 17:59 Commercial Break 28:24 Young Moonstone Dragon 30:21 Adult Moonstone Dragon 45:43 Social Media Info 1:06:54 Ancient Moonstone Dragon 1:07:14 Outro ...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 302
In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! Podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters is going to crack open the DMG, Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, the Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide, and the Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica to dig into some more variant rules. There are tons of them in the published material, and some of common online homebrew rules address issues that there are actually rule options for. This episode covers variant rules surrounding communication and reputation, and revisits the discussi...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 301
In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters returns to the ugly and disgusting Giant-kin, and looks at four more kinds of Trolls. And while things might get a little DIRE, I guarantee that we’ll raise your SPIRITS and keep things ICY COOL. … And… um… wet? … Because this episode focuses on the Dire Troll, the Spirit Troll, the Ice Troll, as well as the Aquatic Troll featured in Rise of Tiamat. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 1:45 Troll Overview 1:57 Spirit Troll 24:10 Commerci...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 300
This episode of the It’s A Mimic! Podcast returns to Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything to cover the Fighter subclasses listed there. The panel of Dungeon Masters finally catches up to the last Fighter archetypes and explores the options of both the Rune Knight and the Psi Warrior. So put on your tinfoil hats, and make some rune for these not-so-gentle giants of the battlefield. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 1:37 Fighter Overview 6:31 Grappling & Shoving 13:49 Commercial Break 41:37 Psi Warrior 46:09 Run...
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 299
During The Great War, the powers in play began to develop greater reliance upon espionage and spycraft, and as the war came to an end a small unit of Austrian spies fled from France over the Mediterranean Sea, and across northern Africa. A team of agents from the United States of America caught up with them in a cramped hotel in Giza, where a chase began with a murder, traveled frantically south along the Nile, and ended in a shootout among the sun-baked dunes of the Egyptian desert. Among the h...
Sep 01, 2022•2 hr 58 min•Ep. 298
This special episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast wraps up the conversation on the true Giants and the top of the Ordning in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. Our two lovely hosts are joined by a special guest as they return to the topic of Hill Giants, and give their final thoughts for this series! Intro 0:00 Roleplaying Giants 5:51 Chief Guh and Grudd Haug 22:41 Hill Giant Minions 39:19 Other Famous Hill Giants 49:27 Outro 1:02:06 Bloopers 1:05:32 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Availa...
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 297
Goblins are relatively popular player characters, but how often do people jump at the opportunity to be one of the other Goblinoid options in D&D 5th Edition? Today the panel of Dungeon Masters is going to sit down and look at the pros and cons of playing a Goblin, Hobgoblin, or Bugbear. What are the mechanical strengths? What roleplaying opportunities are there? And what classes fit the best? … And don’t worry: The It’s A Mimic! podcast is finally going to give the Verdan some love. Cold Op...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 296
This special episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast looks at Giants in pop culture and fairy tales, and also meanders around with the most common kind of Giant in 5th Edition: the Hill Giant! Intro 0:00 Giants in Pop Culture 2:04 Hill Giant Lore 11:26 Hill Giant Stats 27:56 Famous Hill Giants 46:36 Playing a Hill Giant 53:47 Outro 1:00:38 Bloopers 1:03:31 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Available On: https://www.itsamimic.com iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-a-mimic/id145077...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 295
This episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast returns with one more Monk subclass, the Way of the Ascendant Dragon, and then looks at an often-forgotten aspect of monastery life: crafting. In real life, many Monks hone an art or a craft, and focus their energies by dedicating themselves to a single, useful talent. Dungeons & Dragons addresses this practice in theory, but so few players really lean on this potentially powerful and character-defining aspect of their character. The panel of Dungeon...
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 294
This episode focuses on the three most orderly planes in the Forgotten Realms cosmology, and looks at what you can expect as players in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. For The Nine Hells, check out E025 and E025F, and for Mount Celestia, check out episode E178. In this episode, the panel of Dungeon Masters jumps up and down on the morality scale, as they explore Mechanus, Arcadia, and Acheron. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 1:18 Law Alignment 3:41 Mechanus 15:41 Commercial Break 32:05 Acheron 32:56 So...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 293
