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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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01:42:10

E071 - Port-FOE-lios - Celestials: A Slice of Piety

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2020/06/02

In this weeks episode, the panel of DM's put on their collars and cassocks to get all holy as they take on the Lawful Good-est foes in Dungeons and Dragons 5e - The Celestial. They break down the big 4 angels - The Empereon, Deva, Solar and Planetar. The angelic hosts have some troubles meeting the glory that the hosts are meant to have so Terry, Adam and Megan discuss how to use them to full effectiveness in your campaigns. After shrugging off their robes to get down and dirty with these

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01:00:02

T003 - Touring the Multiverse - Eberron: Mournland to...

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2020/06/01

"Eberron is a racist place." ~ Coffee Bitch Dave On this episode of Touring of the Multiverse, Dave and Adam take you on a tour of four incredibly different neighbouring countries of Eberron. From dense jungles to Elven warriors, and from Goblinoid hosts to physics-bending wastelands, this episode covers everything from lost holy temples to xenophobic lizardfolk. So strap in for another trip to Eberron in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition! Nations in this

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59:48

B018 - Campaign Builder - Unreliable NPCs (Level Three)

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2020/05/28

On this episode of the Campaign Builder, Dan and Adam sit down to give you some solid advice about using NPC's. Or do they? This week is all about characters who may or may not be able to be trusted, how to keep the players from killing them, how to encourage trust or breed mistrust, and tactics for Dungeon Masters to use when designing ambiguous Non-Playable Characters. Takeaways: - Unreliable NPC's add a weight to a campaign that may make players pay more attention to what's happening around

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01:50:24

E070 – Class: Gathering the Magic - Wizards: The...

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2020/05/26

It's another round of mages and magic in this episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast, as the panel of Dungeon Masters opens up their dusty tomes to study Conjuration, Evocation, and Transmutation! As isolation keeps each of the Dungeon Masters locked solidly away in their own respective wizard's towers, they pour over Xanathar's helpful additions to wizardly character creation, and continue to work their through the many subclasses in the Players Handbook! From cantrips to world-altering magic, this

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56:32

T002 - Touring the Multiverse - Eberron: Aundair to...

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2020/05/25

Dave is back again to lead you (and Adam!) through Eberron, and in this episode, we zoom in on the Northwest corner of the continent of Khorvaire, where you'd find wizards, paladins, rangers, druids, and rogues! From talking trees and Archfey to forbidden orcs and missing populations, there is a lot to unpack and investigate in the second episode of Touring the Multiverse from the It's A Mimic! podcast! Nations in this Episode: Aundair Thrane Eldeen Reaches Thronehold Demon

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B017 - Campaign Builder - Strange New City (Level Three)

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2020/05/21

Fantastic settings for fantastic campaigns! How do you encourage a party to explore a bizarre new setting, and keep the tone and feeling different from their hometown? In this episode of the Campaign Builder, Dan and Adam look into crazy settings and how to have your players intereact with the new environment in easy, organic, and interesting ways. Takeaways: - When designing a fantastical location, spend some time thinking about how daily life would be effected by unique geography. - Incredible

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02:13:03

E069 – Class: Alternative Adventuring - Rogues:...

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2020/05/19

Time again for a class overview of the Rogue options and subclasses for Dungeons and Dragons 5e. Dan, Adam and Terry get together on this 69th (nice) episode and talk about dump stats before kicking things off with a bang, covering the the flavour options presented in Xanathars Guide to Everything. After showering praises on the options that would help any player character develop into a deeper, more fleshed out narrative dynamo, the guys then move to the subclasses. On the slab this week are the

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T001 - Touring the Multiverse - Eberron: History

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2020/05/18

Welcome to a brand new miniseries on the It's A Mimic! podcast, where Dave invites you to explore his favourite Dungeons and Dragons campaign setting, Eberron. In the first episode, he sits Adam down to explain the history and lore of this rich and beloved world. From creation myths to world wars and genocides, this incredibly detailed and painstakingly crafted history opens up new opportunities for campaigns unlike anything else in Fifth Edition. Below are the spellings of all the concepts spoken

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45:18

B016 - Campaign Builder - Chase (Level Three)

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2020/05/14

The enemies are escaping to a distant city, so what does that mean? It's time for a chase! In this episode of the Campaign Builder, Adam and Dan look at how to make a chase feel like more than just another skill challenge, especially in regards to overland movement. So saddle up and get ready, because it's a grueling race across the desert as we start to explore Dungeon Mastering for a level three party. Takeaways: - There is a perfectly serviceable chase mechanic in the Dungeon Master's Guide

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01:59:23

E068 - Off to the Races - Dwarves: Dwarfing the...

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2020/05/12

In this weeks episode, the panel of DMs (Brad, Terry and Adam) break down the bearded dynamoes and central figures in every fantasy campaign (except Ravnica) the dwarves! Finally diving deep into the depths of these clan based societies, the guys cover the basics of Dungeons and Dragons 5e's flavour regarding the stalwart race of master craftsmen before taking a not-so-brief discussion on one of the most intimidating parts of playing a dwarf: the accent! After tackling their politics, pantheon

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56:35

B015 - Campaign Builder - Foundations: Building NPCs

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2020/05/07

The first few sessions have been bursting at the seams with a variety of urban encounters, but urban encounters mean lots of Non-Playable Characters. And how do you create NPC's? What should you focus on? In this episodes of the Campaign Builder, Dan and Adam sit down and go over their checklist of what's important for NPC creation, and why. Important Physical Details: - Race - Status - Class and/or Job - Age - Gender/Sexuality - Height/Weight - Colouring (hair, complexion, eyes) - Cleanliness -

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01:46:53

E067 – Lore – Ravnica: Guild-y Pleasures

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2020/05/05

It's off to yet another campaign setting in this episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast, and this time it's all about a mega-city, guilds, magic experimentation, and carnivals of fervant destruction! That's right! Adam, Dave, and Terry are heading to Ravnica to explore how well the setting ports over from Magic the Gathering, and the answer might surprise you! The Ravnica Guilds: Azorius Senate Boros Legion House Dimir Golgari Swarm Gruul Clans Izzet League Orzhov Syndicate Cult of Rakdos Selesnya

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01:05:13

B014 - Campaign Builder - Heroism (Level Two)

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2020/04/30

The party has won, and their enemies are on the run! But before they can give chase, the public steps forward to reward them! Fame and fortune and love and titles and rewards and boons and favours... The game has now changed, at least locally. But what does that mean, and how do you reward such a low-level party? Takeaways: - Heroism is a double-edged sword. Becoming famous can be just as much a challenge as a reward. - Even dark and gritty campaigns rely on the feeling of success. - Clarity about

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01:26:03

E066 – Dragon Mastery – Copper Dragons: Quick Wit and...

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2020/04/28

In this episode about incredibly serious and evil dragons, Brad, Dave, and Dan discuss the overwhelming brute force of the Copper Dragon. It's antisocial behaviour and hatred of minstrels is well-documented, and the It's A Mimic! podcast absolutely despises their pragmatic and boring outlook on life. Heh. Available On: iTunes | Spotify | Podbean | YouTube Don’t forget to Like/Follow/Subscribe/Whatever when you listen! Social: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Email: info@itsamimic.com Intro/Outro

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01:10:22

B013 - Campaign Builder - Law (Level Two)

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2020/04/23

What does order look like, and what are some fundamental kinds of laws and orders that a Dungeons & Dragons party might run into? In this week's episode of the Campaign Builder, Dan and Adam dig into their unique definitions of law, and how they think about applying rules within their D&D worlds. Because, after all, rules are meant to be broken... Different Kinds of Law and Order: - Religious Law - Legal Law - Organization Law - Customs - Status (Honour) - Popularity (Reputation) - Morality or

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02:21:07

M008 - Mailbag of Holding - Unearthed Arcana: Magical...

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2020/04/22

In this special mailbag episode, the panel of Dungeon Masters has a pointed discussion about the recent Unearthed Arcana addition: Magical Tattoos. Things get a bit needly as they try to draw clear conclusions, but before the ink dries on this topic, you'll be able to see the whole picture. Thanks to everyone who participated in the Giveaway, and stay tuned for more opportunities to control the flow of an episode's conversation! The Tattoos: Absorbing Tattoo Barrier Tattoo Coiling Grasp

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01:54:09

E065 – Dungeon Mastery - Condition Effects 1: Sensory...

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2020/04/21

This episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast sees Adam, Dan, Terry take a look at some common conditions in Dungeons & Dragons 5E. All five of the conditions listed impede or disrupt the player's agency in some way, so how do we make these fun and interesting at the table? How can we keep the roleplay rolling and the combat coming? Blinded, Deafened, Poisoned, Charmed, and Frightened all leave something to be desired, but is homebrewing additional consequences too cumbersome? Or do we need a little

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01:23:59

B012 - Campaign Builder - Horror (Level Two)

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2020/04/16

In Dungeons & Dragons, nNot every day is a walk in the park, and not every walk in the park happens during the day. The frightening, the weird, and the outright malicious lay just around the corner of most adventures, but how do you raise the tension and build horror around the table? This week, the Campaign Builder focuses on how to bring horror to your table, even at low levels. It's not just ghosts and ghoulies in this episode. Adam and Dan talk about pushing boundaries, reading the table,

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02:02:23

E064 - Port-FOE-lios - Constructs: Machinations of Death

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2020/04/14

In this week's episode, we say thank you very mucho, Mr. Roboto to our favorite mechanical (or magical?) constructed horrors of Dungeons and Dragons 5E, the Constructs. Adam, Dan and (of course) Dave, chime in in an ordered fashion about the general rules and flavor of Constructs. And, like clockwork, have some disagreements about the nature of constructs to the plane devoted to all things construct, Mechanus (how do you say that word?). Then, the panel of DM's breaks down three top tier

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56:51

B011 - Campaign Builder - Urban Unrest (Level Two)

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2020/04/09

Riots! Urban unrest! Mobs and crowds and chaos! This episode focuses on what happens when an urban environment descends into chaos and how to disrupt the status quo! Dan and Adam are at it again, this time with angry and frightened citizens, insane religious leaders, and overwhelmed city officials! It's mayhem, havoc, and disruption as far as they eye can see, so brace yourselves for another episode of the Campaign Builder. Because things are about to get messy! Takeaways: - A world-shaking event

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