Mimic door

[dmlich]

Hello crafters,

New to the forum (still need to write up my intro) and wanted to share my first-ever craft. I'm currently DMing Curse of Strahd and decided the mimic in the basement of the Death House would be a good opportunity to get creative. The door was made using DMG's method (link) while the monster part was made by cannibalizing two minis: a giant frog for the mouth and a wight for the arms. I glued them on with 5-minute epoxy and then kept applying epoxy to get a smooth transition with the door and make it look like the arms and mouth were "stretching" out from the door.

Best regards,
DM Lich

p.s. - It was only after I read the description a little more closely that I realized mimics have "pseudopods" and not arms, but by then it was too late. It still went over pretty well at the gaming table.

[tauster]

Whether arms or pseudopods, this dor is just great. Make another, regular door without hint of a monster and swap the mimic-door out when the party opens the door. Instant surprise!

What's more, since the right hand seems to look almost like making a 'thumbs up' gesture and the mouth has an almost-smile, you could use the mimic as potential ally, IF (and that's a big 'if', mind you) the players can stop themself from hacking it to bits.

However the encounter goes, please share a report with us. And welcome on board!

[deafnala]

OUTSTANDING! That not only is a WONDERFULLY crafted & HIGHLY  imaginative creation, it is also a SPLENDID introduction.
WELCOME ABOARD! I hope your stay will be a LONG & MERRY affair.
Having arms rather than mere pseudopods indicates that this is a superior form of Mimic. You could give the Beasty some extra oomph for that. It is a unique piece. VERY WELL DONE!

[sgtslag]

deafnala is right, superbly done! I agree, the pseudopod is a non-issue. That would be a real shocker on the tabletop. Love the idea, and the execution is brilliant. Makes my black-as-coal, DM's heart, laugh out loud... Mwah-ha-hahhh!  I like that.  I really like that.  Welcome aboard!  Cheers!

[skunkape]

I'll chime in too, this is a very nice piece, I think you've done a great job with the implementation and look of it. Very inspiring and innovative.

[riverrat7]

A very nice & interesting craft. The transition between the monster parts & it's door parts is very well done.

Don't worry about the arms, I am sure I have seen an official Wizards of the Coast art depicting the mimic with arms.

Look forward to more of your creations!