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The Next ChapterKate Beaton’s Life in Books, suspenseful summer reads you can’t miss, and moreThe Cape Breton author and illustrator shares what books have been the most influential to in her life as a person and creative; Angel Misri and Sam Wiebe join the mystery panel to give their recommendations; how Flara K finds songwriting inspiration in novels; and the romance writer who runs a cake shop on this episode of The Next Chapter.Books discussed on this week's show include:Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate BeatonThe Making of the English Working Class by E.P. ThompsonT...2025-06-0753 min
The Door to PeaceGod's Longterm Work in Community Disaster - Part 2, Rev. Dr. Kate WiebeGod meets us in all seasons of life. Recovery from human-made community trauma (ex. mass shootings or sudden political changes) to natural disasters that impact entire communities (ex. fires, floods, hurricanes) follow patterns or phases the five phases include:1) Hero Phase2) Disillusionment Phase3) Rebuilding and Restoration Phase4) Wisdom PhaseThe gift of Jesus' presence meets us differently in each of these phases and brings you what you need as crisis moves to wisdom. In this podcast you'll first learn about these different phases of community trauma and the...2025-03-1128 minThe Door to PeaceCommunity Devastation and God's Presence - LA Wildfires Recovery 2025, Dr Kate WiebeRev. Dr. Kate Wiebe and our host, Rev. Tom Stephen, dive into collective trauma related to recent wildfires in Southern California. Kate contextualizes the fires through the lens of losing senses of community and examines how people can come together even after times of devastation. Kate clarifies what the ‘hero phase’ can look like at the start of a disaster response and how helpers can extend a supportive hand in the face of extreme loss. She and Tom talk about the importance of identifying needs in the face of overwhelming decisions. They touch on the question of why tr...2025-02-1944 min
SLP NerdcastCognitive Therapy for Concussions/Mild TBISpeech Language Pathology: Continuing Education Courses by SLP Nerdcast Course Title: Cognitive Therapy for Concussions/Mild TBIGet .1 ASHA CEU and view the full course landing page: https://courses.slpnerdcast.com/courses/cognitive-therapy-for-concussions-mild-tbi-abje0121Earning Speech-Language Pathology CEUs Online is Simplified with SLP Nerdcast. On SLP Nerdcast you’ll find SLP Continuing Education Courses, Masterclasses and Clinical Resources. To learn more about our services visit ▶ https://bit.ly/SLPNERDCAST To learn more about our membership and save 10% on your first year of membership visit ▶ https://bit.ly/SLPNerdcastMembership use co...2023-10-021h 00The Door to PeaceHealing In Our Lowest Places: Powerful Biblical Wisdom with Rev. Dr. Kate WiebeGet ready to experience practical and powerful wisdom that has been helping people out of difficult circumstances literally for thousands of years. God has designed a pathway for carrying you through and bringing you out of the lowest places in your life. In this second podcast with Rev. Dr. Kate Wiebe, she'll explore how God worked in the lives of biblical characters to help them with depression, discouragement, forgiveness and other difficult places we all experience.Rev. Dr. Kate Wiebe is a pastoral psychologist who works with individuals and organization who experience both internal and exter...2023-04-0149 minThe Door to PeaceCOVID Hangover Recovery, Insights from Rev. Dr. Kate WiebeThe effects of the massive COVID hangover continues. Preschool and elementary students having an abnormally hard time at school.College students and young adults feeling a general malaise about their future.Churches struggling to have worshippers return to the sanctuary Businesses having a hard time keeping employees.Employees frustrated with having to go back to work in the office.Families feeling a little off as they seek to make life normal again. The after effects of the COVID pandemic are hanging around, much like a hangover long after the party ended. In this podcast, you'll...2023-03-2540 min
Success with Soul116: Business Networking for Women: How Authentic Relationship + Strategic Alliance Can Scale Your Biz, with Danielle WiebeIt's not uncommon for business owners to seek out networking organizations for the connections. That is, after all, a key way that a business women's network can practically support one another. But Danielle Wiebe wanted something different when she first imagined what would become the Business Babes Collective in 2015. She wanted less corporate and way more fun. She wanted connections that were based on authentic relationships, not just professional opportunism. She wanted women to expand their idea of what strategic partnership and collaboration could look like. And perhaps most of all, she wanted...2023-03-0240 min
BUSINESS BABES COLLECTIVE118 | Driving Quality Traffic To Your Website Through Pinterest Marketing with Kate Ahl of Simple Pin MediaHave you been thinking of implementing a Pinterest Strategy for Your Business? Today’s incredible guest is Kate Ahl. Kate is the owner and founder of Simple Pin Media, a Pinterest management and marketing company. Through their work with over 700 Pinterest accounts, they take a data-driven approach to crafting a Pinterest strategy that aims to help their clients and students find their perfect person on Pinterest. In today’s Episode Kate shares the power Pinterest can have in your marketing strategy, she gives tips on how to get started on Pinterest and examples of how to set...2022-11-2436 min
Psalms for the SpiritEp. 7 Shepherding through the Rugged Terrain of the Valley, with Kate WiebeToday’s guest is Kate Wiebe, founder of the https://www.ictg.org (Institute for Collective Trauma and Growth). We both entered seminary only days after 9/11, an event that influenced many of us as we began our theological studies not far away from the areas that had been traumatized by those events. It wasn’t until years after we’d graduated that I found out that she’d gone on to do doctoral work on how people come through times of crisis, and that her studies led to the founding of ICTG, an organization focused on helping groups respond to large sc...2021-03-1453 min
It’s A Mimic!E082 - Off to the Races - Half-Elves and Half-Orcs: Or, You Know… Half-HumansIn this week's episode, Megan, Dan, and Dave discuss the concept of half-humans in Dungeons and Dragons 5e by highlighting the "good" and the "bad" poster children of the concept. The hosts go into the mechanics that both races bring to the table, as well as the four variants (Aquatic, Drow, Wood, and High Elves) offered up for those Half-Elven players who want a little more depending on their pointy-eared heritage.
Orcs be Orcin' just one way I guess.
The panel then discusses some roleplay and social options for Half-Elves and Half-Or...2020-08-181h 17
It’s A Mimic!E081 – Dungeon Mastery - Condition Effects: Captive AudiencesIn this week's episode, the panel of DM's are stunned to tackle another round of Condition Effects. This time though, they are paralyzed with fear of having their agency removed with all those pesky effects that make your characters turn's go by way quicker than you had ever planned: Stunned, Paralyzed, Incapacitated and Petrified. Adam, Dave, and Megan chat about their likes and their dislikes about these action-removing statuses and some of the monsters from Dungeons and Dragons 5e that will use some of these effects against you.
So, get up, stretch, and move around whi...2020-08-111h 37
It’s A Mimic!B028 - Campaign Builder - Preparing for a Fight (Level Five)So much of our favourite pop culture is based upon destroying the status quo, making a hair-brained scheme, and then fighting the insurmountable odds, but in D&D the hair-brained scheme is often overlooked. So how do you offer opportunity and agency without having the session go wildly off the rails? Adam and Dan walk you through what it means to go from storyteller to audience, and why Dungeon Masters should not necessarily be concerned with the realism surrounding player schemes.
Takeaways:
- When the party plots and schemes while the tension ratchets up, and...2020-08-1158 min
It’s A Mimic!E080 – Lore – Theros: Where There’s a “Hero” WithinTheros is all about big personas, gifts from gods, epic monsters, and heroic journeys, and in this episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast, the titans on the panel of Dungeon Masters clash together to Gather the Magic and go on a odyssey of mythic proportions as they explore the newest campaign setting for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. But even it all seems Greek to you now, there's enough divine insight in the episode to raise your knowledge to epic levels. So step aboard the chariot and prepare your eloquence for glory!
Locations:
Akros...2020-08-042h 10
It’s A Mimic!B027 - Campaign Builder - Betrayal (Level Five)Aha! Bet you didn't see it coming! Out of nowhere, here comes an episode on the worst kind of surprises in D&D: Betrayals! This episode sees Dan and Adam break down the why, when, and how of using effective, meaningful betrayals in your Dungeons & Dragons campaign.
Takeaways:
- Some players will blame the Dungeon Master for a betrayal, and focus on the DM as the adversary. The best way to avoid this is by having the betrayal be plausible.
- Squash the impulse to talk about the betrayal after the session. The p...2020-08-0356 min
It’s A Mimic!E079 – Dragon Mastery – Silver Dragons: The Dragon AgIn this week's episode, the panel of DM's goes chrome. That's right, this is the week Dan has been waiting for as the It's A Mimic! podcast finally details Silver Dragons. The goodest of the good, Silver Dragons cause a great divide between the hosts, and spurns on the debate about what is good and how it is allowed to affect your party. All this while inspiring some shiny combat and social encounters.
So listen in as the hosts tackle the paragons of goodness for Dungeons and Dragons 5e, and try to work out a way...2020-07-281h 38It’s A Mimic!B026 - Campaign Builder - Scouting (Level Five)Overland travel, wilderness encounters, and chases aside, there's another common kind of activity in the wild: Scouting. On this episode of the Campaign Builder, Dan and Adam encourage their players to get proactive and take the fight to their enemies.
Takeaways:
- Scouting relies on stealth, self-sufficiency, strategy, and speed
- Patrols and guards are the direct opposition to scouts.
- The frequency of patrols are dependent upon a number of factors, including landscape, enemy, and alertness.
- There are more dangers to scouts that just enemy forces. The wilderness is f...2020-07-281h 02
It’s A Mimic!E078 - Port-FOE-lios - Elemental-y SchoolIn this week's episode, the Dungeon Masters rock out to the gale force winds and let the engulfing waves wash over them like it was the 21st night of September (Yes, thats an Earth, Wind, and Fire joke). Thats right, this week on the It's a Mimic podcast, we're covering the biggest and baddest of all the Elementals; the Leviathan, Zaratan, and the Elder Tempest!
But don't you worry, fans of the more fiery of our feathered friends. The Pheonix also makes an appearance, coming back from the ashes of the episode to finish us off...2020-07-211h 38
Shoot Like A GirlEpisode 3: Jessica Lynn WiebeJessica Lynn Wiebe is a Canadian Armed Forces Veteran. She was an Artillery soldier and deployed to Afghanistan on TF 1-08. Following her military service, she went to art school and used her experiences to create a fascinating body of multidisciplinary work that centres around war and conflict. As part of the Canadian Forces Artist Program, Jessica travelled to Ukraine to document the experiences of soldiers and gather material for a future exhibition. She currently lives in Halifax and trains Jiu Jitsu at the Halifax Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Society..
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It’s A Mimic!B025 - Campaign Builder - Foundations: TeamworkCooperative Game. Collaborative Storytelling. Teamwork. On this episode of the Campaign Builder, we sit down together and shine the light on different aspects of tabletop roleplaying games that new Dungeon Masters should think about when prepping for sessions. It's never too late to start promoting cohesion among the party members, and a lot of the time, there are things that DM's can do to help encourage the party to work as a single unit.
Takeaways:
- Degrees of success and failure are key aspects of good storytelling that uses random chance.
- Communicating or hiding cond...2020-07-2054 min
It’s A Mimic!M010 - Mailbag of Holding - XP, Alignment, and Consumables (@eeyowensdoodles)What does a novice Dungeon Master need to know about leveling? How should new players think about alignment? And how closely should a party watch their consumable items like ammo and spell components? The panel of DM's sit down to answer these questions for this season's Instagram giveaway winner, @eeyowensdoodles! So buckle up as Dan, Terry, and Adam have another go at these topics and each other!
And thank you again to everyone who entered this contest! We love almost all of you (you know who you are...), and we're looking forward to more questions from all of yo...2020-07-151h 06
It’s A Mimic!E077 – Class: 1000 Attacks - Monks: The Fast and the Flurry-ousIn this week's episode, Adam, Dan and Megan discuss the options found in Xanathar's for the fast-fighting, fast-running, fast-drinking, fast... Look, they're just fast. It's the Monk. As with every second pass-through for the classes, we cover the flavour options from XGE first, this time discussing the merits and flaws of the monastery, the token, and the master.
Next, the Dungeon Masters take a deep drink and step up to dance with the Drunken Master, pull forth our weapons and spar with the Kensei, then slowly gaze unblinking into the dying eyes of the Way of the Long...2020-07-141h 42It’s A Mimic!B024 - Campaign Builder - Escape (Level Four)Well, the party has been captured and all hope is lost... I guess the only thing left to do is... ESCAPE! In this episode of the Campaign Builder, Dan and Adam run you through the ins and outs of running a manhunt and keeping the party on the run!
Takeaways:
- Applying degrees of success and failures is incredibly useful when dealing with a scenario as reliant upon skill checks as escape
- Players choose characters because of the characters' strengths, so don't punish ignore the base factors of the character's mechanics
...2020-07-0959 min
It’s A Mimic!E076 – Class: Gathering the Magic - Sorcerers: Points for EffortIn this episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast, a very special guest star joins the panel of Dungeon Masters to break down the natural casters in Xanathar's Guide to Everything! The funny and amazing @lilisparx teams up with Dan and Adam as we return to our conversation about Sorcerers and dig into both Shadow Magic and Storm Sorcery!
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L...2020-07-071h 35It’s A Mimic!B023 - Campaign Builder - Captured (Level Four)Stop. Put down your dice. Sit back and listen. Because in this episode of the It's A Mimic! Campaign Builder, we're taking away agency from the people around the table. Capture and imprisonment are old standards for Dungeons and Dragons, but they often result in real people getting really upset. So how do you handle this as a DM? Well, if you trust us... Just sit for a bit and listen to what it means to face Destined Loss.
Takeaways:
- Before taking away real agency from a player, be aware that this is g...2020-07-0352 min
It’s A Mimic!E075 - Off to the Races - Humans: The Humane Thing to DoIn this week's episode, the panel of DM's discuss the brash, short-lived, skilled, and incredibly numerous Humans. While the mechanics are kinda bland (humans being the gold standard of game design) the flavour options presented in SCAG offer far more story driven customization in the nineteen societies your human can call home on Faerun. Adam, Megan, and Terry break down the histories and in some cases the real world analogs to these incredibly flavourful humans in the form of:
Arkaiun
Bedine
Calishite
Chondathan
Damaran
Ffolk
Gur
Halruaan
Im...2020-06-302h 13It’s A Mimic!B022 - Campaign Builder - Rural Adventures (Level Four)What exists between urban and wilderness settings? Well, the farmland, of course! Join Dan and Adam this week as they take a stroll down some dusty roads to find out what farming might look like in a magical setting, how people might react to a party's presence, and what dynamic encounters they can bring to the table as they slowly begin to gear up for the next big plot reveal.
Takeaways:
- While rural settings can feel open and isolated, there is usually friendly help within yelling distance.
- People in rural settings are very...2020-06-2552 min
It’s A Mimic!E074 – Lore – Chult: Rumble in the JungleIn this week's episode, Dan hands out wilderness explorer badges to Dave and Adam as they tackle the vast expanse of the jungles of Chult, the brutal setting of the Tomb of Annihilation adventures released for Dungeons and Dragons 5e. With all that's going on this island (peninsula?), Dan hits the highlights while trying to stay as spoiler free as free as possible for Tomb of Annihilation.
The Dungeon Masters cover some key places of civilization in these wild lands, some of the important movers and shakers, as well as the mysterious lore around the island. So do...2020-06-231h 57It’s A Mimic!M009 - Mailbag of Holding - Why Dan?It's Petrified Ent Liches, evil dragons as PC's, and lycanthropic players! This special mailbag episode runs the gamut from personal truths to ridiculous puns and everything in between. So buckle up for some more insanity, and head to Reddit, Instagram, Facebook, and info@itsamimic.com to ask questions for the next round!
We answered questions from the following people.
Crystal from Facebook
Coffee Bitch Dave
@thejyoung
@saladman_77
@pepperina_sparklegem
@alexander_anotherskip_davis
@spidey_rich
@breakyourheroes
MissRogue1701 from Reddit
@itsgrahamslife
Bill from Facebook
@dalecritchley
@tyler.k...2020-06-202h 02It’s A Mimic!B021 - Campaign Builder - Caravans (Level Four)Being a part of a caravan can be very different than escorting an NPC or two, and in this episode of the Campaign Builder, Dan and Adam sit down and look at what travelling looks like when the party isn't necessarily calling the shots. From boxing matches to purple worms, this episode has a surprising amount of action for a scenario with supposedly-little combat!
Takeaways:
- Caravans should be thought of as nomadic civilizations, and there will be many of the same characters and issues that a town face during a long trek.
- Think a...2020-06-1846 min
It’s A Mimic!E073 – Dragon Mastery – Bronze Dragons: Friendly, Yet RepulsiveIn this week's episode, the panel of Dungeon Master (Adam, Megan, and Terry) take a step back and ready their actions to draw blades in one-on-one combat with the honourable Bronze Dragons. These scaly sea-faring scions of chivalry are the knights of dragonkind, holding glory and honour high. As is our fashion on this podcast we break down their stats, discuss how we'd use them in a fight, and a discussion breaks out about how we'd use them for roleplaying!
Before the end of the episode, some solid ideas for bronze dragons in your campaigns are thrown aro...2020-06-161h 30It’s A Mimic!B020 - Campaign Builder - Foundations: Urban vs Wilderness Why do urban encounters feel so different from wilderness encounters, and what are some common themes or interesting additions that Dungeon Masters can use to flesh out the locations of their games? In this episode of the Campaign Builder, Dan and Adam look at what unique and interesting opportunities some different locations have to offer.
Takeaways:
- Oft-overlooked aspects of wilderness travel are things like weather, seasons, isolation, animal territories, and terrain variety.
- Creating unique calendars, while interesting, may add a level of complication to your world that discourages players.
- Interesting ideas t...2020-06-1156 min
It’s A Mimic!E072 – Dungeon Mastery - Condition Effects: You Can Hide, But You Can’t RunIn this week's episode, the panel of Dungeon Masters cover four of the most common and most commonly ill-used conditions in Dungeons and Dragons 5e - Hidden, Grappled, Restrained and Prone. They get tripped up grappling over these restraining conditions, and by the end are down and out... but not before giving out some clarity about these often misunderstood ailments. They also, as is It's a Mimic's way, try to look at these conditions with some fresh eyes, coming up with fun and interesting uses in your campaign.
So relax with a warm blanket like the hug of...2020-06-091h 25
Music MattersMark Anthony Turnage at 60As composer Mark-Anthony Turnage turns 60, Kate Molleson talks to him about the influences he received from Oliver Knussen, Gunther Schuller and Hans-Werner Henze. He speaks candidly about continuing to want to compose pieces that challenge, and shares his thoughts about how Covid-19 might change the music scene over the coming years. In light of the recent death of George Floyd at the hands of the police in the USA, Kate reflects on the discourses of solidarity we’ve heard from within the music world and the wider issue of racism in classical music with composer Eleanor Alberga. Kate also as...2020-06-0643 minIt’s A Mimic!B019 - Campaign Builder - Catharsis (Level Three)It's the end of Level Three in this week's episode of the Campaign Builder on It's A Mimic!, and it's time for some much-needed catharsis for the players. Twelve episodes is a long time, and the campaign is just now starting to get rolling, so Dan and Adam look at how to help the players wrap up their first major storyline and feel good doing it!
Takeaways:
- Catharsis is a unique and powerful reward that is often overlooked by new Dungeon Masters.
- Knowing what a party does when given power over t...2020-06-0452 min
It’s A Mimic!E071 - Port-FOE-lios - Celestials: A Slice of PietyIn 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 inexplicably blue (teal?) feather-boys, th...2020-06-021h 42It’s A Mimic!B018 - Campaign Builder - Unreliable NPCs (Level Three) 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 them.
- A lot of adventuring parties l...2020-05-2859 min
It’s A Mimic!E070 – Class: Gathering the Magic - Wizards: The Nerd’s NerdIt'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 episode traverses the weave and reveals the secrets of the subclass features, and you might just be surprised a...2020-05-261h 50It’s A Mimic!B017 - Campaign Builder - Strange New City (Level Three)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 landmarks often breed outlandish religions and worshippers.
- Knowing only the general geography...2020-05-2151 min
It’s A Mimic!E069 – Class: Alternative Adventuring - Rogues: Expensive SneakersTime 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 Scout, Swashbuckler and Inquisitive Rogues. The guys debate back and forth abo...2020-05-192h 13It’s A Mimic!B016 - Campaign Builder - Chase (Level Three)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 that not many people seem t...2020-05-1445 min
It’s A Mimic!E068 - Off to the Races - Dwarves: Dwarfing the CompetitionIn 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 and basic stereotypes, the guys go over the mechanics of the three types of playable dwarves; the mou...2020-05-121h 59It’s A Mimic!B015 - Campaign Builder - Foundations: Building NPCsThe 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
...2020-05-0756 min
It’s A Mimic!E067 – Lore – Ravnica: Guild-y PleasuresIt'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 Conclave
Simic Combine
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It’s A Mimic!B014 - Campaign Builder - Heroism (Level Two)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 risk...2020-04-301h 05
It’s A Mimic!E066 – Dragon Mastery – Copper Dragons: Quick Wit and Slow BreathIn 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.
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2020-04-281h 26It’s A Mimic!B013 - Campaign Builder - Law (Level Two)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 Ill-Repute
...2020-04-231h 10It’s A Mimic!M008 - Mailbag of Holding - Unearthed Arcana: Magical Tattoos (@gelfwings)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 Tattoo
Eldritch Claw Tattoo
Blood Fury Tattoo
Illuminator's Tattoo
Lifewell Ta...2020-04-222h 21
It’s A Mimic!E065 – Dungeon Mastery - Condition Effects 1: Sensory Deprivation, Poisons, Frightened, and ConfusionThis 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 3.5 in our 5e? It's time to argue, once again, as the pane...2020-04-211h 54It’s A Mimic!B012 - Campaign Builder - Horror (Level Two)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, and understanding the different types of Horror.
Different Thre...2020-04-161h 23
It’s A Mimic!E064 - Port-FOE-lios - Constructs: Machinations of DeathIn 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 mechanical threats and how to use them in your campaigns; The Marut, the Steel Pr...2020-04-142h 02It’s A Mimic!B011 - Campaign Builder - Urban Unrest (Level Two)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 should feel chaotic and out of control by keeping the pressure on the...2020-04-0956 min
It’s A Mimic!E063 – Class: Divine Intervention - Clerics: Holy RollersThe panel of DM's dives back behind the pulpit to further discuss some of the divine domain choices of the Cleric in Dungeons and Dragons 5E. Before they do that, however, they break down what a holy site or temple could look like, the depth a keepsake could bring and what kind of drama a secret could add to your tables. Finally, once that's all through, they try to capture the power behind the Trickery domain, uncover the hidden secrets of the Knowledge domain and challenge themselves to unlock the storm with Tempest Clerics.
From crazy cults, to...2020-04-072h 04It’s A Mimic!B010 - Campaign Builder - Foundations: Building Dynamic EncountersDynamic Encounters can add chaos and complications... for good or for ill. So how do you keep it on the side of good? In this episode, Dan and Adam run through the common issues that they've run into with designing and managing dynamic encounters and how they've managed to troubleshoot these issues. From downtime to puzzles to interrupting a conversation with combat, they cover the gamut of dynamic encounters and even cover when to bail on the encounter and just move on.
Takeaways:
- Variety is the spice of life for encounters.
- Know the...2020-04-021h 10It’s A Mimic!Z002: Ulhemanzerfindle's Spectabulous Depository of Dangerful Know-ables and Five-boding Scriptances (Actual Play)Happy April Fool's Day! It's been a year, and that means it's time for another bout of roundtable DMing in this sequel to episode W001, the infamous Wizard's Tower episode.
Big Ivan is back, and he's looking to put together a new crew. His last gang is dead or missing, but the Philosopher's Stone has been relocated to a Wizard's Bank: Ulhemanzerfindle's Spectabulous Depository of Dangerful Know-ables and Five-boding Scriptances. Those that live will be founding members of a new gang. Those that die or arrested will be forgotten and disavowed. The new crew is comprised of:2020-04-014h 15It’s A Mimic!E062 - Class: Half-Casters, All Fun - Rangers: Bow Strings AttachedThe panel of DM's return to the trail oft-overlooked in Dungeons and Dragons 5E: The Ranger. This time, they are tackling the subclasses available in Xanathar's Guide to Everything: The Horizon Walker, The Gloom Stalker, and the Monster Slayer. Even though they faun over these subclasses, they have slightly different opinions about the flavour suggestions available in XGtE, and offer other inspirations for your far-travelling Rangers.
From mechanical power creep to underwhelming flavour options, Dan, Dave, and Adam trade ideas back and forth for new inspirations, unique characters, and alternative perspectives on this class. Not all...2020-03-312h 05It’s A Mimic!B009 - Campaign Builder - Introducing the Campaign (Level One)Beginnings and endings are the same thing in early levels, as Dan and Adam resolve the first mission and launch the campaign, blurring the two together. Rewards, accolades, foreshadowing, and mystery greet our party when they return back to town with their ward, and the players will have more opportunities to discover their place in the guild, the town, and the religious landscape!
Takeaways:
- Resolving the first mission can give a lot of insight to the player types around the table.
- Early item rewards can help mitigate minor unwanted game mechanics.
- H...2020-03-2653 min
It’s A Mimic!E061 - Off to the Races - Elves 2: Super Elf-ConsciousIn this week's episode, the panel of Dungeon Masters wraps up the discussion on elves, and covers those who stuck to the shadows, those misunderstood and put down, and those too chaotic to stay in one form for too long. That's right! Today is all about the Shadar-kai, Drow, and Eladrin subraces of elf. From fluid genders to Gloomy Gus's, the panel backs down from nothing when examining the most long-lived of all the Dungeons & Dragons 5e races.
The DM's cover tips on roleplaying, and whether or not they like these subraces as playable characters and N...2020-03-242h 16It’s A Mimic!M007 - Mailbag of Holding - My Tacticals!It's Springtime again, and apparently that means it's time for a mailbag episode! But one of the hosts is drunk, one of the hosts can't pronounce listeners' names, and one of the hosts quotes the Dungeons & Dragons movie... So it's utter anarchy with bouts of profanity and heckling, and a few surprisingly deep moments... You know. The usual.
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@spooky_maiq2020-03-191h 52It’s A Mimic!B008 - Campaign Builder - Escort Mission (Level One)This week, we meet the potion merchant in need of help, Zelmar Alviante, the Summer Eladrin, and his gigantic (and tempermental) Iguana named Jim. But the party is still level one, so how much help can they give? Quite a lot, it would seem, as the desert is fraught with dangers, opportunities, and challenges that will make these early levels both fun and memorable.
Takeaways:
- There needs to be a reason why the person/object needs to be escorted
- Escorted NPC's should have stronger personalities than regular NPC's, because the party is far mo...2020-03-1943 min
It’s A Mimic!E060 - Lore - Oh Hell, It’s AvernusOn this week's episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast, Dan takes Adam and Dave through the most brutal of all the 5e official settings: Avernus, the first layer of The Nine Hells. So rev up your engines, and load your pockets with soul coins, because the warlords are calling and Zariel herself is lurking about the River Styx!
From ravenous demon lords to abandoned angelic swords, the discussion in this episode focuses on inspiration to use this setting outside of just the published book, Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus. There is a lot to mull over wi...2020-03-172h 03It’s A Mimic!B007 - Campaign Builder - On the Open Road (Level One)The party is squishy, but that doesn't mean you can't challenge them. From untrustworthy NPC's to various creatures looking for a meal and an environment that works against you, life beyond the safety of home is fraught with peril. Join Dan and Adam this week as they provide inspiration and insight about how to keep low-level travel both interesting and engaging.
Takeaways:
- The world beyond the city walls should be immediately dangerous.
- Subtly setting themes and ideas early is a good idea.
- Challenge your party, but don't go for the kill at...2020-03-1246 min
It’s A Mimic!E059 - Dragon Mastery - Brass Dragons: Good ConversationsIn this week's episode, the panel of DM's pops the cork, pours some glasses, pulls out the charcuterie platter, and discusses (at length) the only dragon that will kill you by only talking; the Brass Dragon. The It's A Mimic Podcast finally crosses the alignment border into the good-aligned metallic dragons in Dungeons and Dragons 5e, and discusses these ultimate collectors, as well as their lairs, allies, and how to use them in your campaigns as both ally and villains.
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Takeaways:
- Quest-givers should be complex characters that can provide multiple emotional reaction early.
- Session One should focus on Exploration and Roleplay, but...2020-03-0541 min
It’s A Mimic!E058 - Dungeon Mastery - Destiny: Alignment, Honour, & SanityIn this week's episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters discusses some optional mechanics offered in Dungeons and Dragons 5e and why you should include - or not include - them into your games. Dan, Adam, and Megan take a stab at Honour and reputation, try to wrap their minds around Sanity, and dive into the age-old argument about the right and wrong of alignment.
From a passionate disagreement about Batman, to a few half-baked homebrew twists on some old mechanics, Megan enjoys how she pits the others against each other. You mi...2020-03-031h 55It’s A Mimic!B005 - Campaign Builder - Foundations: Dynamic EncountersDynamic Encounters are encounters that have more than a single action, and add depth beyond normal Dungeons & Dragons scenarios that players have seen before. They provide an infinite number of opportunities for surprises, improv, and creative reactions by players and dungeon masters alike. In this episode, Dan and Adam discuss the following:
Dynamic Encounters:
- combat-to-combat
- combat-to-exploration
- combat-to-roleplaying
- exploration-to-combat
- exploration-to-exploration
- exploration-to-roleplaying
- roleplaying-to-combat
- roleplaying-to-exploration
- roleplaying-to-roleplaying
- skill challenges
- downtime
- party politics
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It’s A Mimic!E057 - Port-FOE-lios - Monstrosities: Titanic HorrorsThis week's episode sees the panel of Dungeon Masters tackle the biggest of Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition's most twisted and deformed arcane mistakes-- I mean, creations; Monstrosities. Starting with the titans that rival the power levels of even gods, Adam, Dan, and Dave take a good hard look into the magical beasts that not even Dan and his ADHD could miss: those gargantuan behemoths that tower above the party in both power level and stature.
Listen in as the DM's dive deep into the depths of the Kraken, climb high the feral peaks of the Tarrasque, and g...2020-02-251h 47It’s A Mimic!B004 - Campaign Builder - Foundations: GuildsCampaign Builder continues building the basic foundation of their campaign, by looking to factions, and creating a guild from the ground up. With a smattering of NPCs and a constant eye on what opportunities may be presented to the party, the Dungeon Masters . Keeping it simple, they lay out a basic breakdown of interesting environments to the North, South, East, and West, as well as important landmarks in each of these directions. And while they discuss the reasons for their decisions, they also make certain to discuss themes, the necessity of variety, and limitations.
Takeaways:
- A...2020-02-201h 19It’s A Mimic!B003 - Campaign Builder - Foundations: LocationsThe third episode of the It's A Mimic! Campaign Builder has the hosts set aside the what and who, and start looking at the where. Keeping it simple, they lay out a basic breakdown of interesting environments to the North, South, East, and West, as well as important landmarks in each of these directions. And while they discuss the reasons for their decisions, they also make certain to discuss themes, the necessity of variety, and limitations.
Takeaways:
- Contrast leads to exciting adventuring.
- Locations should have a basic past fleshed out, as well as po...2020-02-1359 min
It’s A Mimic!E055 – Class: Full Potential - Barbarians: Axing the Hard QuestionsLike Rocky, we're going for another round against the Clubber Lang of base classes, the BARBARIAN! This time around on this episode of the It's A Mimic Podcast, the panel looks at interesting flavour to add to your barbarians, made available in Xanathar's Guide to Everything. Superstitions, tattoos, and personal totems can lead to amazing characteristics that might just make your barbarian the legend that he or she deserves to be!
In this episode, Dan, Adam, and Dave tear open the Zealot, the Ancestral Guardian, and the Storm Herald to find out if they can hold their ow...2020-02-111h 57It’s A Mimic!B002 - Campaign Builder - Foundations: VillainsIn the second episode of the It's A Mimic! Campaign Builder, the hosts go from WHAT the plot is going to be, to WHO the the conflicts will be with. Deciding to focus on one arch enemy, and four lieutenants (one per tier), Dan and Adam discuss some unorthodox options and why they like them. So sit tight and listen to what we have to say about our five different villains, including a couple of famous Dungeons & Dragons enemies and three unique concepts for enemies!
Takeaways:
- There are many different kinds of villains, so have ma...2020-02-0651 min
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2020-02-042h 10It’s A Mimic!B001 - Campaign Builder - Foundations: PlotIn the first episode of the It's A Mimic! Campaign Builder, the hosts have to sit down and determine WHAT they want to build so they know WHY they are going to build sessions in a particular way. Knowing your overarching plot points from the beginning is a powerful tool that allows you to ask: What are the broad strokes, how can we get there, and why is it important to do it in this way?
Takeaways:
- Your overarching plot should be simple enough to summarize in a few words.
- Your secondary plot...2020-01-3050 minIt’s A Mimic!M006 - Anniversary Special! - Body Spray and Skunk BladdersOne year. Three hosts. Twenty questions. And a twist.
It's been an amazing first year at the It's A Mimic! podcast, and we are grateful for all the love and support we've received. As a result, Adam, Dan, and Terry have decided to celebrate the year (and the fans), by taking an episode off and not recording a special. Wait. ... What?
So sit down, listen up, dig in, and chill out. The It's A Mimic! podcast takes a break from itself and gives you what you all want: D&D tips, character assassination, disturbing ideas, hot take...2020-01-291h 15
It’s A Mimic!E053 - Lore - Eberron: Forging AheadYou called and we came answering in our elemental-powered airship. In this episode, the panel of DM’s says thank you very mucho, Mr. Warforged-O, as we cover Eberron. Some minds are changed, and some are made more resolute as we push through one of the densest source books to date.
From new races to obscure secret societies to the history of the land itself, this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast looks at the campaign setting of Eberron and how to best set a game in it (or at the very least, what to use in...2020-01-281h 53
It’s A Mimic!E052 - Dragon Mastery - Red Dragons: Smaug Little BastardsIt’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 M...2020-01-211h 34
It’s A Mimic!E051 – Dungeon Mastery - How to Make Friends and Influence PlayersPassions 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 b...2020-01-141h 29
It’s A Mimic!E050 - Mob Mentalities - Kobolds: All the TrappingsThe 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 uni...2020-01-072h 10
It’s A Mimic!E049 - Class: Gathering the Magic - Wizards: By the BookThe 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 G...2019-12-311h 59It’s A Mimic!X001 - Bindlewich and Gumdrop's Magical Christmas Adventure!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...2019-12-254h 16
It’s A Mimic!E048 - Class: Gathering the Magic - Sorcerers: Meta GamersWho'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 sorce...2019-12-241h 32It’s A Mimic!M005 - Santa's Mailbag of Holding - Sexy TipsIn 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.
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It’s A Mimic!E047 - Worldbuilding - Rewards: The Loot of the IssueHow 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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A...2019-12-171h 55
It’s A Mimic!E046 - Lore - The Astral Sea: Projections of DreadPrepare 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...2019-12-101h 51
It’s A Mimic!E045 - Dragon Mastery - Dragons Blue: Electric BoogalooIn 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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It’s A Mimic!E044 - Dungeon Mastery - Stirring up SheetIn this episode of the It’s a Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters discard the idea of simple Hit Point management in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, and look at what other parts of a character sheet can be vulnerable and manipulated. Stat damage, stolen items, and more await you in this latest episode.
There's more to threaten just a character's life force, and Adam, Terry, and Dan offer tips and tricks to breathe new life and unusual dangers into the game. How do you attack a character without angering a player? What are the most co...2019-11-262h 38
It’s A Mimic!E043 - Mob Mentality - Gnolls: The Fast and the Furry-ousIn this episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters embraces the bastard child of the mob-type monsters: Gnolls. Between their rich lore, strong stats, and insane allies, gnolls easily stick out as one of the least fan-appreciated aspects of Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, and the DM's decide to pour their love and affection onto these horrifyingly brutal hyena-men.
With a terrifying new addition from Descent Into Avernus, a shocking revelation about hyenas, and a number of different insights into tactics for both Dungeon Masters and Player Characters, this episode is just brimming w...2019-11-191h 37
It’s A Mimic!E042 - Class: Half- Casters, All Fun - Rangers: A Guide to GuidesIn this week's episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters heads out of the city and into the untamed wilderness of Dungeons & Dragons to discover all they can about what makes Rangers a worthwhile class to play. After breaking down the basic class, they explore the Hunter and Beast Master subclasses, and then discuss the Revised Ranger option from Unearthed Arcana. As usual with the class breakdowns, the DM's look at the strengths and weaknesses of the class, before they round out the episode with their own creative builds.
From animal companions to...2019-11-121h 40
It’s A Mimic!E041 - Class: Half-Casters, All Fun - Paladins: Smite-y Fine PeopleToday's episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast focuses on the metal warriors that radiate righteousness and lay the smackdown with the power of their smites: Paladins. In Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, the paladin is no longer bound by alignments, or even gods, and the panel of Dungeon Masters stop to look at what that means for the classic holy knights.
Dan, Adam, and Megan each take a close look at one of the subclasses in the Player's Handbook, and as they compare and contrast what the paladin has to offer, they discuss alignment, tenets, the nitty-gritty d...2019-11-052h 32It’s A Mimic!E028A - Warlock Patrons: Make Lovecraft, Not WarcraftHappy Halloween! This special episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast is all about the Great Old Ones, and how they might impact a Dungeons & Dragons 5th Campaign if they're adapted directly from the Cthulhu Mythos. Intern Dave joins Dan and Adam to break down twelve Lovecraftian Gods, cosmic beings, and more in this spooky special on All Hallows Eve special.
GODS:
Atlach-Nacha
Cthulhu
Shudde M'Ell
Yig
Tsathoggua
Shub-Niggurath
Yog-Sothoth
Ithaqua
Hastur
Azathoth
Dagon
Nyarlathotep
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It’s A Mimic!E040 - Worldbuilding - Horror: All the Gory DetailsIn this episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters breaks down their favourite genre: Horror. It's one of the most difficult tones to hit around the table, so each of the DM's explain their methods and perspectives, and shine a little light on the darkest of campaign types.
Exploration is key when it comes to injecting horror and dread into a D&D campaign, and Adam, Dan, and Terry talk about planning ahead to lay a foundation for your players, and what you can do to bring different kinds of fear to y...2019-10-291h 06
It’s A Mimic!E039 - Lore - The Shadowfell, GothdammitIn this episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters sit down and discuss the darkest plane: The Shadowfell. From mood and atmosphere to encounter ideas and campaign hooks, the DM's peer into the mists and unveil the mysteries behind everyone's favourite gothic horror setting. Topics include who created the Shadowfell, The Raven Queen, and the Greek Fates!
The discussion wraps up with a look at Death House, Curse of Strahd, and Strahd von Zarovich, himself, as the DM's try to give some hints for new players and new DM's, and talk about th...2019-10-221h 44It’s A Mimic!E025f - The Nine HellsIn this special, Adam takes you down the River Styx and on a quick tour of The Nine Hells of Baator in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition.
0 - The River Styx
1 - Avernus, Zariel and Bel
2 - Dis, Dispater
3 - Minauros, Mammon
4 - Phlegethos, Fierna and Belial
5 - Stygia, Levistus
6 - Malbolge, Glasya
7 - Maladomini, Baalzebul
8 - Cania, Mephistopheles
9 - Nessus, Asmodeus
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It’s A Mimic!E038 - Dragon Mastery - Black Dragons: A Pain in the AcidBack in Black! The panel of Dungeon Masters is back with a look at Black Dragons in 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons. These sadistic creatures rise from their wretched lairs and will melt your face with the horrid spew that erupts from their ghastly maws. But enough about our hosts...
There is a wealth of information about Black Dragons, and the DM's cover lairs and regional effects, social and environmental opportunities, and combat tactics that are sure to destroy players. With Dan still out for the count and Megan sitting in, this episode focuses on what is...2019-10-151h 28
It’s A Mimic!E025e - Avernus Fiends and ConstructsDescent into Avernus has been on bookshelves for almost a month and Halloween is just around the corner, so Adam has decided that the time is right to bring you up to speed on the Avernus fiends, fiendish constructs, and Infernal War Machines. Welcome to part five of the It's A Mimic! Podcast's ongoing series on fiends in 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons.
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It’s A Mimic!E020 - Class: Divine Intervention - Clerics: Bible ThumpersThis week, the Dungeon Masters turn the conversation to Clerics and break down the different class features and the general strengths and weaknesses of everyone's favourite Dungeons and Dragons healer class. They look closely at Nature Domain, Light Domain, and Life and the unique opportunities these subclasses may offer. From the class's roleplay tropes to the holy symbols to the unique builds that play off unorthodox cleric conventions, this episode covers a multitude of different aspects of this amazing D&D class.
SUMMARY: In this episode on Clerics, each of Dungeon Masters takes a hard look into...2019-06-111h 38
Humanize Me419: Restoration after tragedy, with Dr. Kate WiebeWhen a tragedy happens, people tend to run from the pain. Dr. Kate Wiebe runs toward it. Kate is the founder and director of the Institute for Trauma and Growth, which started with a focus on faith communities and has since expanded. When a mass shooting, disaster or other tragedy strikes, Kate and her team deploy to teach leaders restorative strategies for personal and group growth. In this episode, Bart Campolo talks with Kate about what she's learned about trauma and crises, why people don’t go to counseling, collective trauma, the bond of survivors, healing, the role of fa...2019-06-0549 min
PERIOD PodcastWhat is the range of normal in pelvic floor health?Liz and Kate chat about pelvic prolapse, and Kate interviews the amazing Julie Wiebe, a pelvic floor therapist who pioneered the "pelvic floor piston" method of breathing. Check out the show notes at www.kateclancy.com/period19.2017-12-221h 06Hot CopyJoanna Wiebe: The power of conversion copywritingToday we’re excited to talk to conversion copywriter Joanna Wiebe. You may know of Joanna already. She is the creator of Copy Hackers and the cofounder of Airstory (a new writing tool to check out). She’s worked with some of the coolest companies - like Buffer, Wistia and Crazy Egg - and been invited to speak on the stages of Mozcon, Inbound and 50 other international conferences. Kate and Belinda picked her brain about conversion copywriting, A/B testing, calls to action and uncomfortably long copy. Tune in to learn: How Joann...2017-04-0548 min
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Kate interviews Shuster Award winner Kurtis Wiebe, writer of Image Comics' RAT QUEENS and the upcoming PISCES! Kate talks all about her new super NSFW variant cover for the upcoming SEX CRIMINALS #12!!! On the opposite end of the spectrum, Kate reveals more about her new all-ages comic POWER UP!!!!! Kate also reveals2015-05-131h 07