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E146 - Classes - Warlocks: Having a Blast Nov 09, 2021

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This episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast sees a return to Warlocks in Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition, including the new Pact of the Talisman, and three more patrons! The panel of Dungeon Masters sits down to go over all the optional rules from Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, as well as what exactly these new patrons have to offer. Are they as powerful as they should be? Do these subclasses swing evil, like most of the other Warlock patrons? And what else can you do besides Eldritch Blast Eldritch Blast Eldritch Blast?

Cold Open 0:00
Intro 2:09
Warlock Overview 7:12
Commercial 39:22
Genie Patron 41:19
Fathomless Patron 57:57
Social Media Info 1:09:30
Undead Patron 1:10:26
Outro 1:31:04
Post-Credit 1:32:07
Bloopers 1:33:27

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Dungeon Master: Dan O’Coin
Host 2: Megan Lengle
Host 3: Jeff Williams

Written by: Dan O’Coin and Adam Nason
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E145 - Classes - Putting the “Pal” in Paladin Nov 02, 2021

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The long-awaited breakdown of the Oathbreaker Paladin finally reaches the It’s A Mimic! podcast, but there’s more here than was expected! As the panel of Dungeon Masters goes over everyone’s determined badasses in heavy armour, they find more than simply knights and evil knights. What roleplaying opportunities are there, and what mechanical strengths are present for each subclass? This episode has all the answers to these tasty D&D morsels and more, including the breakdown of the options from Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything!

Cold Open 0:00
Intro 1:42
Paladin Overview 3:42
New Options 5:42
Commercial 20:11
Oath of the Crown Paladin 22:05
Oathbreaker Paladin 35:18
Social Media Info 52:18
Oath of the Watchers 52:33
Creative Builds 1:04:38
Outro 1:14:18
Post-Credit 1:15:27

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Dungeon Master: Terry Williams
Host 2: Dan O’Coin
Host 3: Kyle McQuaid

Written by: Terry Williams and Adam Nason
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Audio Editor: Travis Forsythe
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E028C - Warlock Patrons: The Devils in the Details Oct 31, 2021

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Dip that quill, read the fine print and sign up your soul for that dose of power because it's Halloween! That means the It’s A Mimic! podcast is back to talk about Warlock Patrons in Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. This time around, the panel of Dungeon Masters is covering those Archfiend rulers of the Nine Hells, their cults, minions, boons, and pacts while also tackling The Eternal War, in which they fight against the demonic hordes of demons.

Cold Open 0:00
Intro 0:52
Overview 3:11
Dispater/Titivilus 19:38
Mammon/Bael 30:32
Zariel/Bel 39:31
Fierna/Belial 43:39
Glasya/Moloch 50:07
Levistus/Geryon 1:02:29
Baalzebul 1:15:21
Asmodeus 1:21:55
Mephistopheles/Hutijin 1:31:19
Patron Politics 1:39:48
Outro 1:46:47
Create-A-Cult 1:48:02
Bloopers 1:52:38

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Dungeon Master: Dan O'Coin
Host 2: Adam Nason
Host 3: Kyle McQuaid

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E144 - Off to the Races - Genasi: Elements of Genie-ology Oct 26, 2021

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In this week’s episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters looks into the elements of character building when you have a Genie in your family tree. That’s right! It’s Genasi, D&D’s weird, chaotic, elemental playable race! So what flavours exist out there, what are they good for, and how do you roleplay them?

Cold Open 0:00
Intro 01:21
Genasi Overview 04:43
General Genasi Mechanics 22:42
Earth Genasi 26:42
Fire Genasi 32:38
Social Media Info 37:31
Air Genasi 38:07
Water Genasi 43:19
Inspiration 49:52
Outro 1:02:33
Post-Credit 1:03:40

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Dungeon Master: Adam Nason
Host 2: Megan Lengle
Host 3: James Sealy

Written by: Adam Nason
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Audio Editor: Dan O’Coin
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E143 - Lore - Baldur’s Gate: Feeling a Little City After the Bhaal Oct 19, 2021

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Location, location, location! This week’s episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast roams the steampunk-Victorian-London-inspired streets and surrounding area of Baldur’s Gate. Join the well-informed panel of Dungeon Masters as they dig deep into the history, lore, establishments, and notable citizens that call Baldur’s Gate home. (Bonus, Terry finally learns what the acronym “SCAG” stands for, in Dungeons and Dragons!)

Cold Open 0:00
Intro 0:28
Baldur’s Gate in 5e 2:55
Commercial 40:52
Baldur’s Gate from Other Sources 43:30
Social Media Info 1:08:25
Denizens of Baldur’s Gate 1:09:20
Outro 1:46:12
Post-Credit 1:47:06

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Dungeon Master: Dan O’Coin
Host 2: Terry Williams
Host 3: Brad McMann

Written by: Dan O’Coin and Adam Nason
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Audio Editor: Travis Forsythe
Video Editor: Adam Nason
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L007 - Legend Lore - The Wild Beyond the Witchlight Oct 15, 2021

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This episode of Legend Lore covers the newest publication from Wizards of the Coast, The Wild Beyond the Witchlight. With a few new character options, a module with a heavy focus on the social and exploration tiers, and a deep dive into carnival life, the Feywild finally becomes the focus of a 5th Edition adventure! But is it worth the price, let alone the time to play?

Disclaimer 0:00
Intro 0:31
Expectations 4:20
Covers and Layout 9:24
Into the Feywild 17:50
Witchlight Carnival 30:40
Hither 37:37
Thither 42:41
Yon 47:03
Palace of Heart’s Desire 50:29
Appendices 52:28
First Impressions 1:03:05
Outro 1:10:18

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Dungeon Master: Dan O'Coin
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Written by: Dan O'Coin and Brad McMann and Adam Nason
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E142 - Dragon Mastery - Alternative Dragon Powers: Life Beyond Breath Oct 12, 2021

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Do the dragons of Dungeons and Dragons feel somewhat lackluster to you? Well, in this week’s episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters look to a plethora of other sources for inspiration. This includes one of the best third party sources for additional dragon shenanigans, as well as looking back to what previous editions of this beautiful game had to offer for our majestic winged lords of the skies. With the information from this episode, you can now restore some of that luster that was so lacking from those impressive scales.

Cold Open 0:00
Intro 1:47
What's Missing From 5e 3:19
Matt Colville’s Gemstone Dragons 5:13
Commercial 41:41
4e Dragon Powers 44:18
Info Break 1:09:33
3.5e Dragon Powers 1:14:45
Outro 1:56:55
Post Credit 1:57:52
Bloopers 2:01:25

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L006 - Legend Lore - Acquisitions Incorporated Oct 08, 2021

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This episode covers the Wizards of the Coast publication Acquisitions Incorporated. An adventure for players levels 1-6! New guild building rules! A new race! New spells! New backgrounds! New trinkets! New vehicles! New and familiar NPC's! Terrifying monsters! A guide to leveling up a guild franchise! And a tongue-in-cheek look at how to make your PC fit into a corporate setting!

Should you buy it? Is it worth your money? Join our DM's as they go over their opinions of the overall usefulness of this book.

Intro 0:00
Expectations 0:49
Cover and Contents 8:50
Acquisitions Incorporated 15:56
Growing Your Franchise 22:12
Player Options 35:14
The Orrery of the Wanderer 44:24
Appendices 52:29
Impressions 59:03
Outro 1:08:54

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E141 - Dungeon Mastery - Homebrew: AKA DM DIY 4 DND N RPGs Oct 05, 2021

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It’s time to grab the clay, fire the kiln, and get your hands dirty crafting a custom campaign world of your own design! The It’s a Mimic! podcast’s panel of Dungeon Masters team up with special guest Brian, The Bearded Nerd, to talk about what exactly homebrew is, what the potential problems are, and what tips might help you craft your own world for Dungeons and Dragons.

The Bearded Nerd Podcast is available at https://open.spotify.com/show/4GwJRIJg2ExBIM4ngEWhKN
The Bearded Nerd linktree is available at https://linktr.ee/thebeardednerd

Cold Open 0:00
Intro 0:53
Bearded Nerd Intro 3:02
Homebrew Overview 6:52
Homebrew Problems 40:07
Homebrew Worldbuilding 1:30:41
Outro 1:52:57
End Credits 1:54:14

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L005 - Legend Lore - Guildmasters‘ Guide to Ravnica Oct 01, 2021

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This episode of Legend Lore takes us out of the Forgotten Realms and into the first Magic: the Gathering setting: Ravnica. But is the book Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica worth the price tag? One of the Dungeon Masters comes in skeptical to start with, but with 10 guilds, a deep bestiary, and a fantastic layout, it’s no surprise when things keep looking better and better for Niv-Mizzet, Rakdos, and the other inhabitants within these pages.

Disclaimer 0:00
Intro to Episode 0:31
Expectations 3:06
Covers and Layout 8:16
Welcome to Ravnica 14:50
Guild Breakdowns 16:14
Character Creation 24:14
Guilds 36:41
Tenth District 52:49
Creating Adventures 1:02:00
Treasures 1:09:31
Friends and Foes 1:15:00
First Impressions 1:37:23
Outro 1:48:04
Blooper 1:49:17

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