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It’s A Mimic!

It’s A Mimic!

A Dungeons & Dragons podcast, where a rotating panel of DM’s provides insight and inspiration for Players and Dungeon Masters.

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02:12:17

E201 - Player Options - Player Engagement: Making the...

It’s A Mimic! ·

2023/01/03

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 10:50 The Social Contract 13:08 In-Game Responsibilities 49:01 Initiative 1:23:20 Ad Break 2:09:32 Outro

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44:12

G12 - Giant Winter Special - More Mythical Giants

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2022/12/29

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-mimic/id1450770037 Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Podbean at

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01:20:39

L010 - Legend Lore - Dragonlance: Shadow of the...

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2022/12/27

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 determine if it is a hit or a miss. Disclaimer 0:00 Intro 0:08 Expectations 3:42 Dragonlance: Shadow of

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01:59:14

X004 - Christmas Special - The Legacy of the Late Mr....

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2022/12/27

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/id1450770037 Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Podbean at

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01:05:39

X003 - Christmas Special - The Legacy of the Late Mr....

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2022/12/25

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

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45:24

G11 - Giant Winter Special - Fantastical Giants

It’s A Mimic! ·

2022/12/22

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

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03:17:23

M023 - Mailbag of Holding - Tabula Rasa

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2022/12/22

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

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53:21

B030 - Campaign Builder - Lairs (Foundations)

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2022/12/20

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 within

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53:54

G10 - Giant Winter Special - Giants from Space!

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2022/12/15

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

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01:10:52

B029 - Campaign Builder - Boss Fight (Level Five)

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2022/12/13

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

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01:13:10

G09 - Giant Winter Special - Urban Giants

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2022/12/08

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

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01:31:54

E200 - One More Hero Leaving the Battlefield for the...

It’s A Mimic! ·

2022/12/06

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

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01:26:43

L009 - Legend Lore - Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

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2022/12/01

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

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01:09:46

G08 - Giant Winter Special - Mythical Giants

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2022/12/01

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 FORGET TO

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02:17:51

E199 - Dungeon Mastery - DMing for Kids, aka D&D for...

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2022/11/29

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 Tier

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01:58:50

E198 - Dragon Mastery - Deep Dragons: Deeply Awful...

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2022/11/22

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 Outro

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02:02:54

E197 - Dungeon Mastery - Subtle Descriptions: Setting...

It’s A Mimic! ·

2022/11/15

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

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01:55:11

E196 - Port-FOE-lios - Sorrowsworn: Attachment Issues

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2022/11/08

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

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02:09:50

E195 - Player Options - Damage and Poisons: A Healthy...

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2022/11/01

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

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01:41:51

E028D - Warlock Patrons: Who You Want on Your Team...

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2022/10/31

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

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