It’s A Mimic!

It’s A Mimic! episodes:

• 06.19.2024

  M046 - Platinum Greatwyrm Discussion: Silly Questions from Silly People

  In this mailbag episode, we've flipped the script to see how the listeners answers questions by the hosts! DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at 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 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQmvEufzxPHWrFSZbB8uuw Social: Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/itsamimic/ Instagram at...

  
• 06.18.2024

  L036 - Legend Lore - Vecna: Eve of Ruin

  In this episode, Megan and Adam sit down to discover the ultimate adventure and the penultimate 5th Edition publication!  But will it live up to the hype as the massive 50th anniversary adventure? Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:40 Expectations 2:58 Vecna: Eve of Ruin...

  
• 06.18.2024

  E278 - Off to the Races - The Gith That Keeps on Giving

  In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters discuss the very last playable races in D&D; 5th Edition so far:  The Spacefaring Sky-Pirate known as the Githyanki, and the Psychically-Inclined Super-Monks known as the...

  
• 06.12.2024

  U024 - Bring Out Your Undead - Infections: Down with the Sickness

  In this episode, the panel of Dungeon Masters put on their masks and gloves, and get elbow deep in the undead remains of creatures who have been infected, infested, and diseased, and now walk the countryside as undead! Opening Theme 0:00 Intro...

  
• 06.11.2024

  E277 - Port-FOE-lios - Nagas: Snake, Rattle, and Roll for Initiative

  In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters slithers up to some of the most iconic enemies in Dungeons & Dragons, the snake-like spellcasters known as Nagas! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 3:30 Intro 3:52 Info Break 8:22 Overview...

  
• 06.04.2024

  E276 - DM Tips - Variant Rules: A Summation of Variations for Your Narrations and Adaptations

  In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters discusses a number of different variant rules suggested in the official books, and how they might make your campaign feel more bombastic and vibrant! Cold Open 0:00 Opening...

  
• 05.28.2024

  E275 - Port-FOE-lios - Monstrosities: Traditional Creatures with Additional Features

  In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters dives head first into three D&D; Monstrosities that have been adapted from real myths from more classic ages of humanity! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 1:03 Intro 1:25 Ad Break...

  
• 05.24.2024

  E274 - DM Tips - Magic Items: Even More Things to Make Even More Magic Things Even More Magical

  In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters covers the most powerful (and devious) magic items from the Dungeon Master’s Guide, and what to do when they become a centralized part of your game. Cold...

  
• 05.22.2024

  T017 - Touring the Multiverse: Theros - The Life Gods

  In this episode of our discussion on the Mythic Odysseys of Theros, Miaca and Kasi look at three Gods who see the bigger picture, as well as their plot hooks, domains, and potential interactions with mortals! Opening Theme and Intro 0:00 Kruphix...

  
• 05.21.2024

  E273 - DM Tips - Magic Items: More Things to Make More Magic Things More Magical

  In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters covers part one of their discussion on Magical Items and how to make them feel as important as they should be. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 2:45 Intro 3:06 Ad...

  
• 05.20.2024

  M045 - Platinum Greatwyrm Discussion: Loving Eberron with Scott

  In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, Scott wanted to talk about all things Eberron and specifically asked Dave to come out of the woods for the opportunity to gush about everyone's favourite magic punk setting. Opening Theme 0:00 Intro...

  
• 05.15.2024

  U023 - Bring Out Your Undead - Shadows: Hello Darkness, My Old Friend

  In this episode, the ladies will be peering into the darkest corners of the room and seeing if anything moves… even the darkness…  Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:23 Shadow 7:11 Shadow Assassin 23:34 Summoned Shadow Spirit 39:07 Outro 48:26 Closing Theme 54:02 Bloopers 54:30 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE &...

  
• 05.14.2024

  E272 - DM Tips - Magic Items: Things to Make Magic Things Magical

  In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters covers part one of their discussion on Magical Items and how to make them feel as important as they should be. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 2:28 Intro 2:50 Ad...

  
• 05.10.2024

  E271 - Off to the Races - Eberron Races: Control Alt Shifts

  In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters sits down to look at the bestial of the player options presented in Eberron: Rising from the Last War. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 2:02 Intro 2:23  Info Break 5:14 Shifter...

  
• 05.07.2024

  E270 - Off to the Races - Eberron Races: Dreaming Up Some Changes to Forge Ahead

  In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters sits down to look at three of the four playable races that have been popular Eberron staples since D&D; 3.5! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 0:41 Intro 1:03 Info Break...

  
• 04.30.2024

  E269 - DM Tips - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

  In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters explores the nuances of being women-identifying folks in a still male-dominated industry.   Disclaimer 0:00 Role Models in the Community 0:48 Opening Theme  6:24 Intro 6:46 Info Break 20:08 Statistics 21:14 Open Conversations 1:02:10 Info...

  
• 04.29.2024

  T016 - Touring the Multiverse: Theros - Divine Domains

  This episode explores the domains of the gods, the Underworld (afterlife), and the ways in which mortals gain favour with the gods… Opening Theme 0:00 Intro and Piety in the DMG 0:31 Worship and Piety 1:38 Arastas of the Endless Web 24:43 Nyx 40:27 Nyx-Fleece Ram...

  
• 04.24.2024

  U022 - Bring Out Your Undead - Tragic Stories to Raise Your Spirits

  In this episode, the panel of Dungeon  Masters will be joining hands to reach beyond the mortal coil and summon forth some other apparitions that go beyond the simple Ghost stat block! Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:24 Gallows Speaker 9:41  Haint 27:29 Summoned Undead Spirit...

  
• 04.23.2024

  E268 - Dragon Mastery - Draconic Creatures: Five Heads Are Better Than One… Or Five Eyestalks… Or Four Tentacles…

  In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters looks at three nightmarish creatures that are one part Dragon, and one part something worse. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 1:42 Intro 2:03 Info Break 6:34 Dracohydra 7:39 Eyedrake 31:08 Elder Brain Dragon...

  
• 04.16.2024

  E267 - Port-FOE-lios - Elementals: Down to Earth Enemies

  In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters digs deep into the dirt behind three kinds of creatures that will rock your players! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 1:37 Intro 1:59 Info Break 5:24 Galeb Duhr 6:45 Xorn 38:07 Gargoyle 1:08:04 Info...

  
• 04.12.2024

  M044 - Platinum Greatwyrm Discussion: Fleshing Out a Settlement with Robert

  Robert returns again, this time to discuss building a Dread Domain settlement with Adam! Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:22 Settlements in a Dread Domain 3:20 Andre’s Landing 1:05:22 Outro 2:25:51 Closing Theme 2:26:50 Post Credit 2:27:18 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at https://www.itsamimic.com iTunes...

  
• 04.11.2024

  M043 - Mailbag of Holding - This Episode is Dedicated to Quentin Tarantino

  Kyle, Dave, and Dan sit down and ramble out wisdom, insults, stories, and nonsense in another Mailbag of Holding episode! DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at 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 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQmvEufzxPHWrFSZbB8uuw Social: Facebook at...

  
• 04.09.2024

  M042 - Platinum Greatwyrm Discussion: Naming Conventions with Andri

  Andri and Adam sit down to start applying names to the town they built last time! Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:22 On the Map 14:43 NPC’s by Location 1:27:54 Workshopping a Green Dragon Name 2:20:19 Outro and Closing Theme 2:37:39 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us...

  
• 04.09.2024

  E266 - DM Tips - When Downtime is Towntime, You’ve Found Time for F*ck Around Time

  When Downtime is Towntime, You’ve Found Time for Fuck Around Time (E266) - Adam, Kasi, Kyle In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters wrap up the conversation on Downtime Activities that you can add...

  
• 04.05.2024

  L033 - Legend Lore - The Book of Many Things

  In this episode of Legend Lore, Adam and Sean break open the deluxe box set of The Book of Many Things to see if it's worth the steep price tag... Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:40 Expectations 3:15 The Box Set 4:56 The Book of Many...

  
• 04.04.2024

  E265 - DM Tips - Downtime: Using Some Downtime to Build A Little Character

  In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters continues the conversation on Downtime Activities, including how to recover vitality, advance levels and skills, and some ways to make money. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 2:42 Intro 3:04 Info...

  
• 04.03.2024

  5015 - Legend of the Five Rings (L5R) - Karma

  To know oneself, you must know the world. And so we tell stories of heroes, to remind ourselves that we, too, can be great. Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:37 Cheat Sheets & Supplements 11:53 Cards and Karma 24:45  Building a Clan (Wolf Clan) 44:27 Outro 58:14 Closing...

  
• 04.02.2024

  E264 - DM Tips - Downtime: The Magic of Crafting

  In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters kicks off our three-part discussion on Downtime Activities with a good long look at one of the most hated mechanics in 5th Edition:  Crafting. Cold Open 0:00 Opening...

  
• 04.01.2024

  T015 - Touring the Multiverse: Theros - Intro to Theros

  In this episode of the discussion on the Greek-themed setting, Miaca and Kasi break down the basics of Theros and what you can expect! Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:49 Welcome to Theros 3:09 Subclasses of Theros 16:18 Heroism 33:57 Athletes 37:35 Outro 48:46 Closing Theme 52:30 DON’T FORGET TO...

  
• 04.01.2024

  U021 - Bring Out Your Undead - S.P.E.C.T.R.E.: Specters & Poltergeists: Excellent Creatures To Run Encounters

  In this episode, these ladies commune with the forbidden texts to talk about some of the most terrifying and sneakily deadly creatures in the Monster Manual: Specters and Poltergeists! Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:24 Spectre 7:45 Poltergeist 27:22 Outro 43:51 Closing Theme 49:04 Bloopers 49:32 DON’T FORGET TO...

  
• 04.01.2024

  M040a - Mailbag of Holding - Star Trek

  In another round of ranting about a single IP, Adam is joined by two other Trekkies from It's A Mimic!  (Thanks to Ryan for sending in the questions!) 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...

  
• 03.29.2024

  M040b - Mailbag of Holding - Star Trek II: The Wrath of CON-fusion

  In another round of ranting about a single IP, Adam is joined by two other Trekkies from It's A Mimic!  (Thanks to Ryan for sending in the questions!)  No, wait... it's three clowns babbling about nothing! DON’T FORGET TO LIKE &...

  
• 03.28.2024

  U020 - Bring Out Your Undead - Mostly Gory Ghostly Stories

  In this episode, the ladies will finally be dimming the lights, lighting a candle, and discussing probably the most famous kind of undead in the world: Ghosts! Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:37 Celeste, Marisa, and Meri 5:32 Ghost 8:36 Rose and Thorn 30:00 Cloud Giant Ghost...

  
• 03.28.2024

  5014 - Legend of the Five Rings (L5R) - Legacies

  With the death of two gods, a new era is born: a future full of promise and uncertainty… Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:37 Multiple Games 5:43 Legacy Characters 39:46 Alternate Histories 1:00:37 Megan’s Mini Campaign 1:06:53 Closing Theme 1:25:40 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Available On: Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Apple...

  
• 03.27.2024

  E263 - Port-FOE-lios - The Nature of the Beasts

  In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters taps into their animal side, and discusses the many different kinds of beasts in 5th Edition. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 1:40 Intro 2:01 Info Break 6:21 Types of Animals 8:14 Subcategories...

  
• 03.09.2024

  E262 - Dragon Mastery - Draconic Peoples: Beyond the 'Borns, 'Bolds, Bands, and Battalions

  In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters looks at three kinds of Draconic humanoids that you can add to your Dragon cults and campaigns.   Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 2:35 Intro 2:57 Info Break 6:20 Saurials 7:06 Dragonflesh 24:50 Draconians...

  
• 03.01.2024

  U019 - Bring Out Your Undead - Aghast About Ghoulish Appetites

  In this episode, the ladies of It’s A Mimic! discuss three kinds of undead with voracious appetites for rotting flesh! Opening Theme 0:00 Intro: 0:24 Ghoul and Ghast 3:20 Shadowghast 21:59 Outro 41:45 Closing Theme 47:03 Bloopers 47:33 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website...

  
• 03.01.2024

  5013 - Legend of the Five Rings (L5R) - Built Different

  I will not lie to you, kinsmen. The journey will be unpleasant and the work more difficult than you can imagine. The rewards, however, are without measure. Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:37 Bushi 1:17 Courtier 26:20 Shugenja 46:05 Duels 1:16:00 Closing Theme 1:30:46 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE &...

  
• 03.01.2024

  E261 - Port-FOE-lios - Bigby's Giant Updates: Size Matters

  In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, this panel of Dungeon Masters is going to look at three gargantuan creatures from Bigby Presents Glory of the Giants: two colossi and Gargantua. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 2:58 Intro 3:19 Info Break 08:27 Runic...

  
• 02.27.2024

  E260 - Port-FOE-lios - Bigby’s Giant Updates: Unseel-ing the Fey-ts of Fomorians

  In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, this panel of Dungeon Masters is going to look at Fomorians and the monstrous stat blocks in Bigby Presents Glory of the Giants. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 03:04  Intro 03:27 Ad Break 08:17 Fomorian 9:45 Fomorian...

  
• 02.20.2024

  E259 - Port-FOE-lios - Bigby’s Giant Updates: Pliant Giants When Fiends Intervened

  In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters looks at five Giants that have been corrupted by the forces of the Lower Planes. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 3:42 Intro 4:05 Info Break 7:09 Echo of Demogorgon 8:11 Maw of...

  
• 02.14.2024

  5012 - Legend of the Five Rings (L5R) - Building A Hero

  The coming-of-age ceremony is where a young boy or girl casts aside their childhood name and embraces their Nanori, the name and duty of an adult. Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:37 The Math 1:47 Advantages and Disadvantages 31:48 Skills 49:50 Armor, Weapons, and Traveling Packs 1:19...

  
• 02.13.2024

  E258 - Port-FOE-lios - Bigby’s Giant Updates: Keep Trolling, Trolling, Trolling

  In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters looks at two new kinds of trolls that can be found in Bigby Presents Glory of the Giants, as well as a new ogre that is...

  
• 02.06.2024

  E257 - DM Tips - Magical Environments: New, Freak, Unknown, Unique Fun Zones

  The panel of Dungeon Masters pokes around where no mortals are meant to be, and handles magical items that are best left to ancient experts and powerful mages… Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 1:21 Intro 1:42 Info Break 9:32 Supernatural Regions 10:30 Haunted, Far Realm, Blessed...

  
• 02.05.2024

  5011 - Legend of the Five Rings (L5R) - Prayers to the Kami

  Samurai across the Empire are moved to great deeds by poems and tales. Why would the kami be any different? Opening Theme 0:00 Spellcasting, Magic, and the Mikokami 1:16 Earth Magic and Air Magic 19:39 Fire Magic and Water Magic  28:13 Void Magic 37:27 Closing Theme...

  
• 02.05.2024

  U018 - Bring Out Your Undead - When Poor Life Choices Become Afterlife Voices

  This episode of Bring Out Your Undead focuses on three classic D&D; enemies who made bad decisions during their lifetimes, and have returned as terrifying, malevolent undead… Disclaimer 0:00 Opening Theme 1:18 Intro 1:42 Allip 6:32 Banshee 29:21 Bodak 55:21 Outro 1:20:04 Closing Theme 1:25:28 Bloopers 1:25:56 DON’T FORGET TO...

  
• 01.30.2024

  E256 - Port-FOE-lios - Celestials: Mounting a Celestial Defense

  In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters looks at a few more celestials from the armies of Mount Celestia! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 1:30 Intro 1:52 Ad Break 7:30 Archons 11:17 Warden Lantern 15:24 Hound Archon 38:23 Lantern Archon 1:00:58 Ad...

  
• 01.30.2024

  M039 - Platinum Greatwyrm Discussion: Planning a Final Encounter with Robert

  Robert returns to talk with Adam about planning a final encounter of a campaign!   Cold Open (none)  Opening Theme 0:00:00 Final Encounters 0:11:54 The 5 W’s 0:40:30 Other Considerations 1:27:44 Robert’s Final Encounter 2:03:50 Outro 2:32:14 Closing Theme 2:35:39  DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website...

  
• 01.23.2024

  E255 - Player Options - In-Game Relationships: Directions for Your Connections, Affections, and Rejections

  In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters discusses relationships between playable characters and playable characters, playable characters and NPC’s, and NPC’s and NPC’s. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 2:23 Intro 2:44 Info Break 11:19 Relationships Overview 12:17 Player Characters...

  
• 01.17.2024

  5010 - Legend of the Five Rings (L5R) - The Five Rings

  The Five Rings (5010) - Megan, Roman “Do nothing but observe, and survive to report. Your skills are insufficient for anything more, and your death serves no purpose.” Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:37 The Five Rings 1:49 Attributes 10:41 Combat Mechanics 25:47 Void 46:55 Wrap Up 56:14 Closing Theme...