It’s A Mimic!

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 w...

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...

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 Dung...

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...

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 majest...

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...

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 Podc...

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, a...

Are the gods truly gods?  Who can throw a tarrasque?  And when might it be appropriate to use a laugh track during combat?  This episode of the It’s A Mimic! Podcast sees the panel of Dungeon Masters answer these questions and more, as they dig around in the lore and stats of Illithids, their allies, and their pets.  Things get slimy and tentacly in Dungeons & Dragons this week, so prepare Mind Bl...

Pet peeves, invisible stirges, Superman Returns, and seven-year-old Dave.  There may be twenty questions asked, but there are too many answers for polite company.  This mailbag episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast covers far more than Dungeons & Dragons.  Too much, really.  Dan sincerely apologizes for his cohosts' behaviour...   @_itsmiaca u/anotherskip @colton_adrian @dalecritchley u/digglybluem...

It's a min-maxer’s dream as the It’s A Mimic! podcast goes for their fourth round at our resident divine spellslingers of Dungeons and Dragons: the Cleric.  This time around the panel of Dungeon Masters look to serve and protect with the Order Domain, to build and create with the Forge domain, and to confuse and obfuscate with the Arcana Domain.  So while Megan and Brad throw those references arou...

It’s been almost three years since the It’s A Mimic! podcast has covered druids, but the seasons have changed and the stars have aligned, so the panel of Dungeon Masters has convened to discuss nature, death, dreams, and rot.  The last druid episode was not particularly flattering for the class, but there have been quite a few new books for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition since that recording.  So...

Time to take a deep breath and exhale - It’s time for Dragonborn on the It’s A Mimic! podcast!  This week, the panel of Dungeon Masters discuss the much-maligned and -beloved final race in the Player's Handbook for Dungeons and Dragons.  Topics range from a societal breakdown to religious outlooks, and include the viability of breath attacks, the offerings from Strongholds & Followers, and the min...

As the panel of Dungeon Masters peers through the mists and into the domains of dread, they keep an eye out for what ghostly jaunts might inspire them, and what seems just a little too edgy.  This is an odd campaign setting that isn’t properly explained in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition until the latest book, Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft, came out, and these DM’s revel in their love for all th...

Things get more colourful, fantastic, creepy and.. well... familiar this week on the It’s A Mimic! podcast as the panel of Dungeon Masters, Adam, Brad and (for his first time in the Guild House) Kyle breakdown some of the creatures that are the dragon-ish cousins of Dungeons and Dragons 5e.  So sit back, get comfortable and find familiarity with the Pseudodragon, embrace the chaos and be more of f...

Dan, Terry, and Adam spend this episode talking about the ins and outs of utilizing midweek content for Dungeons & Dragons.  The panel of Dungeon Masters use real world successes and failures from their previous campaigns to address the strengths and weaknesses of exploring roleplaying between sessions, including levels of immersion, time commitment, and character building.  It gets personal this...

The panel of Dungeon Masters sifts through their minds to see what tasty morsels they may have for you when you’d like to play with Illithids.  That’s right! The It’s A Mimic! podcast finally digs into one of the most popular Dungeons and Dragons villains: Mind Flayers!  But as they pick each other’s brains about Mind Flayer society, the Elder Brains that run the place, and the super-powered Ulith...

Sorcerers in Dungeons & Dragons are at the mercy of limited resources, long rest recharges, and lackluster flavour… until now.  This week on the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters sit down and discuss the ins and outs of what Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything has done for sorcerers.  The Aberrant Mind and the Clockwork Soul get the spotlight, as well as the new sorcerer spells and th...

It's time once again for the It's a Mimic! podcast to work out their anger issues with the latest additions to the Barbarian class from the new 5th Edition book for Dungeons and Dragons: Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything.  From new mechanics options to two new magical subclasses, the panel of Dungeon Masters covers all the new info about the slobbering mess that is the barbarian.  Do barbarians final...

From diabolical histories to devilish features, Tieflings are the unwanted scoundrels of the Forgotten Realms in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition.  But do they deserve the infamous reputations they’ve been given?  Why do players like them so much?  And how many different kinds are there, exactly?   Cold Open 0:00 Intro 0:45 Tieflings 4:12 History 9:41 Feral 12:07 Asmodeus 27:59 Baalzebul 29:03 Mephi...

From avalanches to Verbeegs to madness-inducing shards of crystals, there is a lot going on in the frozen north of the Forgotten Realms.  This week, the panel of Dungeon Masters digs into the ice and snow, and uncovers the details of the tiny settlements and big problems that can be found there.  But it’s not all wooly axe beaks and snowy owl bears in Icewind Dale.  Frost Giant Zombies, insane Whi...

In this episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast, Terry finally returns from cavorting around the multiverse, and joins Adam and Dan in the guildhouse to discuss Wyverns, Hydras, and Dragon Turtles!  As the panel of Dungeon Masters wade into the deep end of the conversation about the dragons-that-aren't-dragons, we learn that Terry has made some troubling new friends, Dan secretly has a new favourite...

Five different stages of story.   Seven different plots.  Seventeen stages of a hero's journey.  And two unique one-shot ideas.  This episode is jam packed with ideas and techniques to flesh out story beyond the standard goblin-smashing, MacGuffin-snatching, dragon-seducing elements of Dungeons & Dragons.  Join Dan and Adam for one more week of Storytelling tips before Terry and the rest start to...

This week, the It's A Mimic! podcast grabs inspiration from a famous work about writing, and looks at a multitude of plot hooks and conflicts that can add drama to a campaign arc.  These are great tools to have for when a player inadvertently opens up a potential subplot or side quest, so that you - as a Dungeon Master - can capitalize on the appropriate theme.  Additionally, these are great optio...

Guess who's back!  Back again!  Terry's back!  Tell a friend!  In this mailbag episode, Dan and Adam finally get some company in the Guildhouse again, and it's back to business as usual!   The questions that were asked this time round were submitted by:   @avatar_idalia @colton_adrian u/fuckoffitsathrowaway @hexdm @jacky_rackem u/KingOfRott @m.v.willms @mattyyiangou @nick._.long @pepperina_sparkle...