It’s A Mimic!

In this episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters returns to Eberron and discusses the newest official Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition class, The Artificer.  These crafting, building, attunement-laden heroes add a new aspect of party support, and are even powerful enough to be front and center in most combat encounters. With Adam on Alchemists, Terry on Artillerists, and...

The third episode of the It's A Mimic! Campaign Builder has the hosts set aside the what and who, and start looking at the where.  Keeping it simple, they lay out a basic breakdown of interesting environments to the North, South, East, and West, as well as important landmarks in each of these directions.  And while they discuss the reasons for their decisions, they also make certain to discuss the...

Like Rocky, we're going for another round against the Clubber Lang of base classes, the BARBARIAN!  This time around on this episode of the It's A Mimic Podcast, the panel looks at interesting flavour to add to your barbarians, made available in Xanathar's Guide to Everything.  Superstitions, tattoos, and personal totems can lead to amazing characteristics that might just make your barbarian the l...

In the second episode of the It's A Mimic! Campaign Builder, the hosts go from WHAT the plot is going to be, to WHO the the conflicts will be with.  Deciding to focus on one arch enemy, and four lieutenants (one per tier), Dan and Adam discuss some unorthodox options and why they like them.  So sit tight and listen to what we have to say about our five different villains, including a couple of fam...

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In the first episode of the It's A Mimic! Campaign Builder, the hosts have to sit down and determine WHAT they want to build so they know WHY they are going to build sessions in a particular way. Knowing your overarching plot points from the beginning is a powerful tool that allows you to ask: What are the broad strokes, how can we get there, and why is it important to do it in this way? Takeaways...

One year.  Three hosts.  Twenty questions.  And a twist. It's been an amazing first year at the It's A Mimic! podcast, and we are grateful for all the love and support we've received.  As a result, Adam, Dan, and Terry have decided to celebrate the year (and the fans), by taking an episode off and not recording a special.  Wait.  ...  What? So sit down, listen up, dig in, and chill out.  The It's...

You called and we came answering in our elemental-powered airship.  In this episode, the panel of DM’s says thank you very mucho, Mr. Warforged-O, as we cover Eberron.  Some minds are changed, and some are made more resolute as we push through one of the densest source books to date. From new races to obscure secret societies to the history of the land itself, this episode of the It’s A Mimic! pod...

It’s time for the final chromatic dragon, and we’ve all been so excited to get to this infamous bad boy: the Red Dragon.  In this episode, the panel of DM’s gets fired up as they look into why these crimson dragons are so darned angry all the time.  How do you make a being of pure malevolent hatred an engaging villain? From regional earthquakes to cultists to plot hooks, this episode of the It’s A...

Passions can flare up, and it’s not always easy to maintain a cool head, so what do you do?  On this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters takes the time to get meta and look at what issues can appear around the table, and not just HOW to handle the issues, but WHY they might exist in the first place.  The name of the game is compromise and the goal is fun, so the DM’s...

The panel of Dungeon Masters sits down to look at the last of the big mobs in 5e: the kobold.  From lairs to tactics to personalities, the three DM’s analyze the strengths and weaknesses of these little dragon people.  But is it all just comedy or target practice? In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, Adam, Terry, and Megan look at what makes the little creatures tick.  Topics include thei...

The nerdiest of nerds, the wizard is one of the most powerful and versatile classes in 5e, and this week the panel of Dungeon Masters digs into three of the subclasses in the Player’s Handbook.  As the DM’s struggle to stay on topic and talk about their likes and dislikes of the class, they break down Abjurers, Diviners, and Illusionists. Terry, Dan, and Adam channel their inner savants and discus...

All Gumdrop wanted was to get Santa's autograph.  And all Bindlewich wanted was to get drunk.  But the fate of Christmas is now at stake, and it's up to one Gnome Bard and one Halfling Rogue/Ranger to brave all the horrors between their cozy pub in Tinkerville and the distant North Pole.  From chaos in the streets, to a perilous journey through the mountains, and all the way through Santa's Worksh...

Who's got the charm and the power to back up claims of limitless power?  Who's the slick caster using points to modify spells and even regain spell slots?  Who has the the single greatest subclass mechanic that can add some hilarious randomness to your game?  Which caster has the easiest entry requirement (ie; birth)?  Who has the theme from Shaft stuck in their head?  Okay, that last one was me,...

In this special Christmas edition of a Mailbag episode, Adam, Dan, & Terry try their best to answer your questions about everything from Dungeon & Dragons 5th Edition to what makes them so damned awesome. Questions were submitted by: @alexander_anotherskip_davis @avatar_idalia @breakyourheroes @colton_adrian @cluelessgamemaster @eldentenner @its.me.jon.snus @kickasslaura @pepperina_sparklegem @ser...

How can you motivate characters to commit to dangerous plans? How can you keep players around the table engaged? And how can you instill the most fun and satisfaction possible without just turning on the It's A Mimic! podcast? Simple: Loot and rewards! In this episode of the podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters look at positive reinforcement beyond gold and magic items. From experience points to...

Prepare yourself to leave your body behind and forget your consciousness into a new state of being while listening to this episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast. This week the panel of Dungeon Masters explore everything from the strange, shifting environment to the bizarre denizens and dangers of the transitive plane known as The Astral Sea! But is it all just fog and swirls pools of colour? The an...

In this episode of the It's a Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters discuss the collector-dragons of Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, the Blue Dragons while also discussing their growth from egg to ancient and the powers and personalities as those tiny baby blues become the monstrous master of the sands and storms; every ones favorite Thunder Lizards, the Blue Dragons. On-Air Shoutout: @dung...

In this episode of the It’s a Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters discard the idea of simple Hit Point management in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, and look at what other parts of a character sheet can be vulnerable and manipulated. Stat damage, stolen items, and more await you in this latest episode. There's more to threaten just a character's life force, and Adam, Terry, and Dan offer...

In this episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters embraces the bastard child of the mob-type monsters: Gnolls.  Between their rich lore, strong stats, and insane allies, gnolls easily stick out as one of the least fan-appreciated aspects of Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, and the DM's decide to pour their love and affection onto these horrifyingly brutal hyena-men. With a...

In this week's episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters heads out of the city and into the untamed wilderness of Dungeons & Dragons to discover all they can about what makes Rangers a worthwhile class to play.  After breaking down the basic class, they explore the Hunter and Beast Master subclasses, and then discuss the Revised Ranger option from Unearthed Arcana.  As usu...

Today's episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast focuses on the metal warriors that radiate righteousness and lay the smackdown with the power of their smites: Paladins.  In Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, the paladin is no longer bound by alignments, or even gods, and the panel of Dungeon Masters stop to look at what that means for the classic holy knights. Dan, Adam, and Megan each take a close look...

The dust has settled on the campaign and its finally Halloween.   But, since the story is finished (for now), the group has decided to sit down and decompress after having all of the bejeebuses scared right out of us.   So sit back, relax, and enjoy the nervous laughs and horrified reminiscing of a campaign barely survived.   Using the Call of Cthulhu 7e ruleset, the cast of the It's A Mimic! podc...

Happy Halloween! This special episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast is all about the Great Old Ones, and how they might impact a Dungeons & Dragons 5th Campaign if they're adapted directly from the Cthulhu Mythos. Intern Dave joins Dan and Adam to break down twelve Lovecraftian Gods, cosmic beings, and more in this spooky special on All Hallows Eve special. GODS: Atlach-Nacha Cthulhu Shudde M'Ell Y...

In this episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters breaks down their favourite genre: Horror.  It's one of the most difficult tones to hit around the table, so each of the DM's explain their methods and perspectives, and shine a little light on the darkest of campaign types. Exploration is key when it comes to injecting horror and dread into a D&D campaign, and Adam, Dan, a...