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In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters looks at the very first of the much-beloved Gem Dragons: the Crystal Dragon!  But how does it stack up against its metallic and chromatic cousins in 5th Edition? Cold Open 0:00 Opening Credits 1:57 Intro 2:18 Ad Break 1 5:27 Lore 7:45 Wyrmling 59:16 Young 1:16:57 Adult 1:38:41 Ancient 2:01:22 Ad Break 2:24:42 Outro 2:25:10...

This episode focuses on the variations of Ogres D&D 5th Edition that should fill every adventurer with dread! Intro 0:00 Ogres as Minions 6:02 Ogre Battering Ram 12:44 Ogre Chain Brute 23:47 Ogre Howdah 31:16 Ogre Bolt Launcher 38:17 Ogre Goblin Hucker 45:48 Outro 54:52 Bloopers 57:29 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Available On: https://www.itsamimic.com iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/po...

In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, this panel of Dungeon Masters is gets back to the basics with the most classic D&D monsters that have spanned multiple editions and haunted our imaginations for years.  Sure, there are dragons and beholders and zombies, but what adventurer doesn’t want to hunt down an enemy that can make the very ground shake, sink a sword into a screeching horror that...

This special episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast focuses on arguably the most common Giant kin that you’ll run into in D&D 5th Edition: the Ogre!  As well as its classic bastard offspring, the Ogrillon! Intro 0:00 Ogre Lore 1:08 Ogre Stat Block 13:08  Famous Ogres 22:45  Ogrillons 40:50 Outro 45:57 Crab Folk 49:14 Bloopers 55:02 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Available On: https://www.itsamimi...

In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters focuses on the meta.  What can you do to make your games more fun and more engaging, and therefore more epic and exciting?  Because a table of interested and happy people is more likely to want to get together more often for this wonderful pastime of slaying enemies and getting rewards. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 3:03 Ad Break 10...

This special episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast focuses on two more kinds of mythical Giants that are more than meets the eye:  Cyclopses and Ettins! Intro 0:00 Cyclops Lore 3:37 Cyclops Stat Block 8:52 Ettin Lore 17:50 Ettin Stat Block 27:57 Outro 38:14 Bloopers 42:55 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Available On: https://www.itsamimic.com iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-a-mi...

This episode of Legend Lore covers the newest publication from Wizards of the Coast, Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen.  But with an optional board game, a small lore and history section, and a level 1-10 adventure contained, is this a complete product, so another Spelljammer debacle?  Join one Dungeon Master as he sits down and goes chapter-by-chapter through what the book has to offer to d...

Angelica, Frank, and Tiny Tumnus, burdened by the the double blow of the death of Gumdrop and reality of Santa's true nature, must band together and return to where it all began:  Tinsel Town. Intro 0:00 Part Two 1:24 Part Three 57:15 Outro 1:57:27 Bloopers 1:58:27 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Available On: https://www.itsamimic.com iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-a-mimic/id...

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....

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/id145077...

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/UCzQmvEuf...

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 - Ev...

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/3Y19VxSxL...

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 f...

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 R...

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....

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 Hundre...

  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. Discl...

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 6:4...

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...

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) P...

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...

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 r...

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...

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 Rappo...