It’s A Mimic!

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Join three Dungeon Masters with a combined experience of over thirty years in the hobby, as they come from different backgrounds and experiences to break down and discuss 5th Edition lore, mechanics, monster breakdowns, role playing, Dungeon Mastering, player tips, world building, storytelling, and other RPG and pop culture content. If you're interested in learning the game, looking to hone your skills as a player or DM, or trying to find some extra inspiration to take your game to the next level, then this podcast is for you.

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E001 - Combat - Dynamic Battles 29.01.2019 44:13

The dungeon masters tackle the idea of what makes combat fun and interesting, even for players who have played before. Key topics include battle environments, shifting motivations mid-battle, and enemy intelligence. SUMMARY: As the three DM's discuss what makes combat interesting and fun, they go wildly off topic and prove that the show is truly like finding a mimic in the wild: you never know w...

S005 - Meet The DM's - Tropes 25.01.2019 25:28

Today’s Episode: The last and longest episode of the Meet the DMs series focuses on the idea of D&D tropes and what they mean to the different Dungeon Masters. As they move away from 5th Edition, they dissect the pros and cons of regular cliches and touchstone ideas in the Dungeons and Dragons landscape. Summary: D&D means different things to different people, and the Dungeon Masters sit down in...

S004 - Meet The DM's - Spells 24.01.2019 14:37

Today’s Episode: As the conversation moves on to the Dungeon Masters favourite and least favourite spells, they discuss the benefits and flaws of altering the terrain, and some frustrating styles of magic from a DM’s perspective. Summary: As the panel moves on to a more magical conversation, Terry and Dan go head-to-head again and Adam drops some knowledge about how to block Scrying as the DMs d...

S003 - Meet The DM's - Monsters 23.01.2019 20:59

Today’s Episode: It’s madness as the Dungeon Masters continue to discuss their favourite and least favourite aspects of Dungeons and Dragons in part three of the Meet the DM’s series. This time round, it’s Monsters. Summary: After a brief explanation of why kobolds are a great addition to the game, things derail quickly as Adam and Terry take on Dan over the mechanics of 5th Edition beholders. T...

S002 - Meet The DM's - Races 22.01.2019 22:33

Today’s Episode:The panel of Dungeon Masters gets together again to explore the concept of character races in 5e. From gnomes to elves, this episode covers the likes and dislikes of the DMs, and spends some time off the rails on the difference between halflings and gnomes. Summary:Controversy runs rampant as Adam continues the discussion of favourite and least favourite character choices from the...

S001 - Meet The DM's - Classes 21.01.2019 22:21

Today’s Episode: As an introduction to both the show and its hosts, all three Dungeon Masters get together to break down their favourite and least favourite classes in 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons. Some of the answers are surprising, even for each other, as they briefly go over both spellcasters and martial warriors that they love and hate. Roll initiative! Summary: Adam pitches the idea of...

Christmas Teaser 13.01.2019 0:30

We are pretty excited to be releasing this project in the new year, but we wanted to give you all a little gift to enjoy.