Not A Mimic

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𝙏𝘼𝙆𝙀
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𝙉𝘼𝙋???

That’s right! After entering the dungeon and defeating the BBEG it’s now finally time for the next step in Not A Mimic’s unending quest: Taking a well-deserved rest! Enter 𝙉𝙤𝙩 𝘼 𝙈𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙘 #3: 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙮, 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚!

At The Big draw Nijmegen, September 13th 👑

Just like how a good TTRPG gaming night needs a Dungeon Master, a good zine needs an editor-in-chief.
Esther swapped her drawing pen for a DM screen and from behind it she made sure that all the players had everything they needed, and the table was set to present you the best zine possible! 👑

Logan is an illustrator and comic artist, but mostly a suspected cryptid. All you need to know about him is that he will pvp the chaos in your project and win.
Of course, in the end, some of his art snuck in anyway. I promise its not a Mimic (roll Insinght)

@leeminarium.bsky.social

We all know them, we all love them, our trusty companions and the party’s favourite, the familiar. Different familiars have different quirks, but what if you could train them to have them help the party out even more?
Meet the party and their treasured familiar Buster!
@moimimi.bsky.social

Question: What creature embodies the mantra of “Party, Banter & Downtime” best? No, it’s Not A Mimic (wink). Ruben and @charuchii.bsky.social have once again joined forces to invite you to the truest definition of rest and relaxation - through the eyes of a cat.

It’s time for a classic ‘shopping episode’! Follow a group of adventurers as they enter the famous shopping district: The Grove. Our heroes will encounter new equipment and items, which you can use in your own games! As well as shops, shops and many more shops.

@catzero.bsky.social

After a whole bunch of questing any hero needs some carefree quality relaxation time, preferably at a lovely beach resort of course! One problem though… There is this big maze made by our acolyte and 3th time collaborator @wiebebonnema obscuring the way to it.

As part of the festival trio, I will introduce you to our festival host and provide some minigames to incorporate in your DnD game!

Besides that, I have been keeping my fellow editorial members sharp by planning and preventing the mimics from escaping the basement.
@pandoraspencilbox.bsky.social

Abe is a comic artist that explores his own humanity in a result and data driven society. Sometimes fantasy is the best way to explore reality and sometimes your humanity just wants to draw himbo’s, silly little guys and a coloring picture.

We are so hyped to have @studiosterric join our zine! Their art and comics are real eye candies, that we as 'not' a Mimic, will gladly eat up!
Get ready for NAM#3 to see their amazing new comic about a NPC in the party, what secrets do hey hide?

@sterric.bsky.social

Ok hear me out, Dungeons and dragons. But with cowboys, living skeletons, and a nice cozy campfire. Come take a break. Have a snack, get a drink, warm your hands near the fire
Be prepared for a nice breath of fresh air in Not A Mimic 3!
@ratain.bsky.social

We should all reconnect with nature. ‘Cause, let's be real; what’s better than this? Two guys, dozens of birds, and a rising tension. Surely this growing hostility won’t take flight….
Fizzleston is a comic artist, who’s happy to be here and even happier he made a comic.
@fizzleston.bsky.social

Still horrified by the omnipotent clow-cowboy innkeeper from their long running DND campaign, Ninke used their powers of storytelling and comics to share the tale of how their party met this mysterious figure that continued to plague them thereafter.

@ninekeyart.bsky.social

hi!! I’m Marije, a garden gnome with too many hobbies. I am an illustrator, motion designer, AND cosplayer. I like making cute character designs with whimsical outfits.
I will try to bring you the best way to dress up for the party with one shirt and a lot of accessories!
@maryelefay.bsky.social

Kirstie is a queer, nerdy former-theater-kid whose time disappears into drawing, playing TTRPGs, larping, and then drawing comics based on said TTRPGs and larps!

For this year’s NaM entry, she collaborated on a whimsical festival spread, focusing on short fun games! 🌟
kirstie1999.bluesky.social

Jess and Link are two peas in a pod - best friends for over 15 years! Jess is an art director in indie games in Northern Ireland. Link is a game design student in the Netherlands.
Together, their combined braincell can obsess over mythology and produce many, MANY hottie drawings.

"Looking for a nice place to take a rest after a fun and energetic day at the festival?
Well, look no further because Batty has the perfect place to get cozy and relax. But maybe, better keep an eye open, because things may not seem as dreamy as they are…"

The Garden of Dreams by @/wolfsmoon_art

Oma Pien is BACK! Her story continues in this action-packed
3-page comic where oma Pien and her friends ruminate on the past, more
specifically on that time they certainly, definitely, absolutely, for sure defeated
a most formidable foe…!
check out @Hillianneleupen in #NAM3!

"Finn has been playing D&D for well over a decade, with a vast collection of characters as a result! And you’re about to meet one of them… Now, one of the most important things about a D&D character is of course their party! But, what if they don’t have one?!"
@ct-sparkles.bsky.social

The stars and planets have aligned into position to bring you a glance into your future. @shanl_comic will act as next issue’s oracle and illustrator, providing every zodiac’s divination on what to do in their downtime.

Will you follow your destiny? Or will you rebel against the manacles of fate?

A warmly lit tavern, music bouncing off the walls, laughter in the air. Your toes tap, your heart skips - you'd love to dance.
One tiny problem: the only person you want to dance with is far too busy to notice.
Caro /@naroree.art tells a tale of a shy rogue with a huge crush on his bard companion.

"As a fellow GM, I give you a solution to add some flavour to those long rests in the form of a spread with four unique characters, situations and places for your party to explore! " Find out more about @lordratgun work in NAM#3!
#DNDZine #NotAMimic #NotAMimicZine #NAM3

Have you ever been so tired you’d do anything for a good night’s sleep? Would you fight a dragon? That’s the predicament the hero in @alexander_hendricks comic finds himself in. Will he prevail and get some rest, or be put to sleep forever? #DNDZine #NotAMimic #NotAMimicZine #NAM3

We are working hard to bring the third edition of the zine, themed ‘Party, banter and downtime’, to life!

What’s more DND party behaviour than adopting the NPC the party stumbles upon?!
Spungles by @ct-sparkles.bsky.social

Do you have a fun Party/ NPC story? Tell us in the comments!!!

WIPs for my collaboration with a friend for @not-a-mimic-zine.bsky.social DnD themed anthology zine!! 🐉

Rough colours > flats > sketch > thumbnail

Cover artists:
@ronschuijt.bsky.social‬
@‪moimimi.bsky.social‬
@/Abe borst
@/Hillianneleupen
@blauweeikels.bsky.social‬
@catzero.bsky.social‬
‪@pandoraspencilbox.bsky.social‬
‪@stonecoldhammer.bsky.social‬
@/BoyAkkerman

Cover artists: @ronschuijt.bsky.social‬ @‪moimimi.bsky.social‬ @/Abe borst @/Hillianneleupen @blauweeikels.bsky.social‬ @catzero.bsky.social‬ ‪@pandoraspencilbox.bsky.social‬ ‪@stonecoldhammer.bsky.social‬ @/BoyAkkerman

Cover of Not a Mimic #2
the BBEG edition, for our villain loving club 💕

Cover artists:
@ronschuijt.bsky.social
@moimimi.bsky.social
@/Abe borst
@/Hillianneleupen
@blauweeikels.bsky.social

Cover artists: @ronschuijt.bsky.social‬ @‪moimimi.bsky.social‬ @/Abe borst @/Hillianneleupen @blauweeikels.bsky.social‬

Cover of Not a Mimic #1
where our TTRPG Zine adventure began🤩!