Mimics in 5e Dungeons & Dragons - Web DM

You think it's a chest, but nope, it's a horrible Monster. Don't forget to subscribe, comment & share. New episodes every Wednesday. Check us out on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Web-DM/739056616211277 Twitter - https://twitter.com/WebDMshow Instagram - web_dm The intro attacks Pruitt. The guys discuss why mimics may not be what they seem to a DM at first glance. Instead of being overlooked, they should be utilized to keep players on their toes. With crafted objects and natural formations possible enemies, the dungeon itself becomes an adversary. Pruitt interjects obligatory movie reference, in this case Aliens, to capture the mood of the seemingly empty environment. This leads to a discussion on dungeon design. When to throw the mimics at the party. Pruitt posits a new origin for the 10 ft. pole. The phrase “Bomb Squad D&D” is envoked. Jim wonders if dungeons deserve respect. Pruitt tries to get philosophical. Typical. Jim continues with uses on mimics in mega dungeons to change up rooms when players revisit them. Jim gets all natural with a dim scenario of party walking into a cave ambush. Piercers, Ropers, Dark Mantles joining to descend on a hapless party. But what should the party do? Kill all the monsters. Or retreat and keep that room for use against future enemies. A tangent ensues of picking the right dungeon for your campaign. Time for the Big Monster Breakdown! Starting with mimics, they’re sticky but could use a little help hanging on. Think about boosting that athletics check. Cloakers have the mirror image your wizard should have, and they can cause you to hit your allies if they grab ahold. On to the natural “mimics” Piercers are the dodo birds. Ropers can challenge a party, especially with the action economy. The use of small natural hindrances like mushrooms, and shriekers to help create a rave of death. RP out those hallucinations. Dark Mantles are also there. They can cast darkness. The guys were really running out of things to say, so Jim brings up the “tree stump bunny lure monster”, called the ‘ Wolf in sheeps clothes’. Pruitt’s mind is blown. In summary, mimics were created to shake up the game for players who had seen it all. -Stinger- The guys worry their show is too short. It happens to every show! Trav recalls a character from a Final Fantasy game. Jim counters with dopplegangers. We tease the next few shows. And talk about stretching. Time Codes: (0:13) Attack! (3:23-3:26) Good quote about comfortable players (3:45-3:50) 10 ft poles (3:56) Bomb squad D&D (9:50-10:11) Cloaker/Mirror Image (12:52-13:04) Rave of death (13:57-14:12) Bunnystumpmonster (16:52-end) Streeeetch... Written & Hosted by Jonathan Pruitt & Jim Davis Produced, Directed & Edited by Travis Boles Complete 5e Classes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNnRdBIGJX6w_CYqXW87R8KhUaL0mjl9r Unearthed Arcana LIVE episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNnRdBIGJX6weKR-fYxYFD-E3_lMCuFc5 New to 5th Edition D&D? Check out this playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNnRdBIGJX6xqomWg4Hfft8JbUYPjx4SK Music by John Branch -https://branchoutguitar.com Web DM Theme by Kyle Newmaster - https://kylenewmaster.com Motion Graphics & Logo Design by Ryan Wieber - https://ryan-w.com WebDM Fan Art by Adam Miller - www.adammillerart.net Intro To 5th Edition - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8XqOSZYOY4 Backgrounds, Feats & Spellcasters - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuJyRed_aiM Inside Editions - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHg5EIIWSOI Getting Started in 5th Edition - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkFGOaa6tQA Character Creation Part One - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trOhhylMvqY Character Creation Part Two - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXD8xTo9gO0 Campaigning “On Rails” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO09svYKubA Treasure - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wM6fUQ-AmXI Player Styles - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCZxL8z90jw Killing Characters - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2R4ydtxHLw Barbarians & Bards - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve5rjPQP8qo Druids,Fighters, Monks, Rangers & Rogues - https://youtu.be/2B2qGpaCNAs Sorcerers, Warlocks, Clerics, Paladins & Wizards - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg1fX1tl6fw Beholders - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGZzsSEFYc4&list=PLNnRdBIGJX6xqomWg4Hfft8JbUYPjx4SK&index=3 Kobolds, Goblins & Bullywugs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEMTdjFawEg&list=PLNnRdBIGJX6xqomWg4Hfft8JbUYPjx4SK&index=2 Red Dragons - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qBfNFjw-4k&list=PLNnRdBIGJX6xqomWg4Hfft8JbUYPjx4SK&index=1 5e Dungeons & Dragons is here to stay, and Web DM is here to help!!! Jim Davis & Jonathan Pruitt have been playing Dungeons & Dragons for a combined 30+ years, and on Web DM they demystify, dethrone, and defrock this Dungeon we call Dragons! Subscribe to our channel for weekly videos on 5e Classes, Monsters, DM Tips, and more! Join Pruitt & Jim as we kick down the door and talk some serious Dungeons & Dragons!