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E052 - Dragon Mastery - Red Dragons: Smaug Little Bastards Jan 21, 2020

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It’s time for the final chromatic dragon, and we’ve all been so excited to get to this infamous bad boy: the Red Dragon. In this episode, the panel of DM’s gets fired up as they look into why these crimson dragons are so darned angry all the time. How do you make a being of pure malevolent hatred an engaging villain?

From regional earthquakes to cultists to plot hooks, this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast looks at multiple ways to handle Red Dragons, and at which tier they’re most effective. The Dungeon Masters discuss the best mechanics, the biggest challenges, and their favourite ways to create a campaign around these legendary monsters.

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E051 – Dungeon Mastery - How to Make Friends and Influence Players Jan 14, 2020

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Passions can flare up, and it’s not always easy to maintain a cool head, so what do you do? On this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters takes the time to get meta and look at what issues can appear around the table, and not just HOW to handle the issues, but WHY they might exist in the first place. The name of the game is compromise and the goal is fun, so the DM’s talk at length about their own tactics for handling issues that may crop up.

It’s been a while since the podcast has discussed inter-party politics and problem players, let alone problem DM’s, so it’s time to look at the stickiest of situations again. This episode sees Adam, Dan, and Terry discussing their experiences and techniques they’ve seen or used around the table.

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E050 - Mob Mentalities - Kobolds: All the Trappings Jan 07, 2020

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The panel of Dungeon Masters sits down to look at the last of the big mobs in 5e: the kobold. From lairs to tactics to personalities, the three DM’s analyze the strengths and weaknesses of these little dragon people. But is it all just comedy or target practice?

In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, Adam, Terry, and Megan look at what makes the little creatures tick. Topics include their hatred of gnomes, their delusions of grandeur, and whether or not they have a place in D&D society. Of course, there are some unique ideas for encounters, and there’s always a hot take or two, but please listen to what Megan has to say: Talk to your kobolds...

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E049 - Class: Gathering the Magic - Wizards: By the Book Dec 31, 2019

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The nerdiest of nerds, the wizard is one of the most powerful and versatile classes in 5e, and this week the panel of Dungeon Masters digs into three of the subclasses in the Player’s Handbook. As the DM’s struggle to stay on topic and talk about their likes and dislikes of the class, they break down Abjurers, Diviners, and Illusionists.

Terry, Dan, and Adam channel their inner savants and discuss interesting ideas surrounding the learned mage class, including what to do with down time, how necessary familiars are, and what to do besides a basic old Gandalf stereotype. There’s so much more to the class than stuff old Dumbledores and Elminsters, and the It’s A Mimic! podcast explores not just what it means to be a wizard, but how to breathe new life into the class.

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X001 - Bindlewich and Gumdrop's Magical Christmas Adventure! Dec 25, 2019

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All Gumdrop wanted was to get Santa's autograph. And all Bindlewich wanted was to get drunk. But the fate of Christmas is now at stake, and it's up to one Gnome Bard and one Halfling Rogue/Ranger to brave all the horrors between their cozy pub in Tinkerville and the distant North Pole. From chaos in the streets, to a perilous journey through the mountains, and all the way through Santa's Workshop, these two little friends face almost certain death at every turn! Will they work together? Will they sing together? And most importantly, will they be able to get to the North Pole and save Santa Claus together?

The It's A Mimic! crew has decided to bring you another actual play, and the theme this time: Christmas! Each Dungeon Master takes a turn in the DM hot seat, as character sheets and ridiculous voices travel around the table, all for your holiday entertainment! So grab your cocoa, snuggle under your festive blanket, and tune in for a very special holiday special, using Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition ruleset! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

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E048 - Class: Gathering the Magic - Sorcerers: Meta Gamers Dec 24, 2019

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Who's got the charm and the power to back up claims of limitless power? Who's the slick caster using points to modify spells and even regain spell slots? Who has the the single greatest subclass mechanic that can add some hilarious randomness to your game? Which caster has the easiest entry requirement (ie; birth)? Who has the theme from Shaft stuck in their head? Okay, that last one was me, but the rest are your powerful, your amazing Sorcerers!

In this episode of the podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters look at the Sorcerer class and three sorcerous origins; the Divine Soul, the Draconic Bloodline and the Wild Magic Sorcerer. Dan, Terry and Intern Dave (No Adam this week!) discuss the sorcerer's powers and problems while enduring Terry's singing. New, unique flavourful ways to address your natural grown spellcasting are brought up as well as Individual Magical Effects (IMEs).

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M005 - Santa's Mailbag of Holding - Sexy Tips Dec 22, 2019

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In this special Christmas edition of a Mailbag episode, Adam, Dan, & Terry try their best to answer your questions about everything from Dungeon & Dragons 5th Edition to what makes them so damned awesome.

Questions were submitted by:

@alexander_anotherskip_davis

@avatar_idalia

@breakyourheroes

@colton_adrian

@cluelessgamemaster

@eldentenner

@its.me.jon.snus

@kickasslaura

@pepperina_sparklegem

@ser_baggio

@she_hulk_out

@thundertoss

And Adam's brother Dave.

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E047 - Worldbuilding - Rewards: The Loot of the Issue Dec 17, 2019

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How can you motivate characters to commit to dangerous plans? How can you keep players around the table engaged? And how can you instill the most fun and satisfaction possible without just turning on the It's A Mimic! podcast? Simple: Loot and rewards!

In this episode of the podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters look at positive reinforcement beyond gold and magic items. From experience points to NPC relationships, the ideas are flying fast and furious as the three DM's give you inspiration on how to keep people inspired!

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E046 - Lore - The Astral Sea: Projections of Dread Dec 10, 2019

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Prepare yourself to leave your body behind and forget your consciousness into a new state of being while listening to this episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast. This week the panel of Dungeon Masters explore everything from the strange, shifting environment to the bizarre denizens and dangers of the transitive plane known as The Astral Sea!

But is it all just fog and swirls pools of colour? The answer, of course, is: No. Pillaging nigh-immortal pirate eggs, the graveyard of the gods, and a lonely, lost barbarian are just some of the ideas that the DM's cover in this mind bending look at what lies between worlds. So protect your silvery cord and jump into another crazy episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast!

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E045 - Dragon Mastery - Dragons Blue: Electric Boogaloo Dec 03, 2019

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In this episode of the It's a Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters discuss the collector-dragons of Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, the Blue Dragons while also discussing their growth from egg to ancient and the powers and personalities as those tiny baby blues become the monstrous master of the sands and storms; every ones favorite Thunder Lizards, the Blue Dragons.

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