The Obojima Podcast

Obojima

A weekly behind the scenes peek at the creation of the Obojima book.

  1. 5D AGO

    Bringing Modern Tech to D&D

    What does a boom box look like in D&D? What other modern tech can be adapted into Obojima? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writer Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Chapters: 00:00:00 What do we know about first age tech? 00:07:26 Brainstorming first age items 00:13:28 Exploring the applications of cameras 00:22:18 Blowtorches and speaker systems 00:30:43 Exploring first age clothing and spirits Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode One: https://youtu.be/QBe6y27GxPc Catch new episodes of the Obojima Podcast every Thursday. #Obojima #1985Games #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #TTRPG #dnd5e #dndmonsters #dndinspiration #ghibli #studioghibli #zelda #fantasy #dndcharacter #anime #dndcampaign #campaignsetting #worldbuilding Explore Obojima: Join the Obojima Discord HERE: https://discord.gg/yUxNMvN8KSFollow Obojima on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/obojima/Follow Obojima on Tiktok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@obojimaJoin the Obojima Reddit HERE: https://www.reddit.com/r/Obojima/ Pre-order Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass HERE: www.obojima.com Obojima: Tales From The Tall Grass is a D&D 5e campaign setting inspired by Studio Ghibli and The Legend of Zelda. Supported by over 23,000 backers, our Kickstarter campaign has sparked a thriving Discord community, with even more exciting content on the way!

    46 min
  2. APR 10

    Making Chase Scenes Fun

    We've all played a boring TTRPG chase scene. What steps can we take to make it more engaging? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writer Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Chapters:00:00:00 How do chase scenes normally work?00:13:28 How could chases be more fun?00:19:07 Exploring the small dice system00:34:48 How do you create interesting chases? Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode One: https://youtu.be/QBe6y27GxPc Catch new episodes of the Obojima Podcast every Thursday. #Obojima #1985Games #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #TTRPG #dnd5e #dndmonsters #dndinspiration #ghibli #studioghibli #zelda #fantasy #dndcharacter #anime #dndcampaign #campaignsetting #worldbuilding Explore Obojima: Join the Obojima Discord HERE: https://discord.gg/yUxNMvN8KSFollow Obojima on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/obojima/Follow Obojima on Tiktok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@obojimaJoin the Obojima Reddit HERE: https://www.reddit.com/r/Obojima/ Pre-order Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass HERE: www.obojima.com Obojima: Tales From The Tall Grass is a D&D 5e campaign setting inspired by Studio Ghibli and The Legend of Zelda. Supported by over 23,000 backers, our Kickstarter campaign has sparked a thriving Discord community, with even more exciting content on the way!

    52 min
  3. Creating Spells from your World

    APR 3

    Creating Spells from your World

    How do you make a spell feel in-world? What would you consider a non-Obojima spell? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch and Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Chapters: 00:00:00 Where do Obojima spells come from? 00:03:10 New Spell- Stop Sign 00:06:47 New Spell- Rubbage 00:14:09 The Fish Swarm Spell 00:20:33 Creating Spells around First-Age Tech 00:31:58 Using Spells on Spirits Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode One: https://youtu.be/QBe6y27GxPc Catch new episodes of the Obojima Podcast every Thursday. #Obojima #1985Games #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #TTRPG #dnd5e #dndmonsters #dndinspiration #ghibli #studioghibli #zelda #fantasy #dndcharacter #anime #dndcampaign #campaignsetting #worldbuilding Explore Obojima: Join the Obojima Discord HERE: https://discord.gg/yUxNMvN8KSFollow Obojima on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/obojima/Follow Obojima on Tiktok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@obojimaJoin the Obojima Reddit HERE: https://www.reddit.com/r/Obojima/ Pre-order Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass HERE: www.obojima.com Obojima: Tales From The Tall Grass is a D&D 5e campaign setting inspired by Studio Ghibli and The Legend of Zelda. Supported by over 23,000 backers, our Kickstarter campaign has sparked a thriving Discord community, with even more exciting content on the way!

    46 min
  4. Creating the Witches Market for D&D

    MAR 27

    Creating the Witches Market for D&D

    What goods and trinkets lay in the Yatamon witches market? What could the traveling kiosk be selling? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch and Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Chapters: 00:00:00 What does the market look like? 00:13:58 How does it function in-game? 00:23:47 What are the Yanari? 00:42:42 What other characters are there? Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode One: https://youtu.be/QBe6y27GxPc Catch new episodes of the Obojima Podcast every Thursday. #Obojima #1985Games #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #TTRPG #dnd5e #dndmonsters #dndinspiration #ghibli #studioghibli #zelda #fantasy #dndcharacter #anime #dndcampaign #campaignsetting Explore Obojima: Join the Obojima Discord HERE: https://discord.gg/yUxNMvN8KSFollow Obojima on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/obojima/Follow Obojima on Tiktok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@obojimaJoin the Obojima Reddit HERE: https://www.reddit.com/r/Obojima/ Pre-order Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass HERE: www.obojima.com Obojima: Tales From The Tall Grass is a D&D 5e campaign setting inspired by Studio Ghibli and The Legend of Zelda. Supported by over 23,000 backers, our Kickstarter campaign has sparked a thriving Discord community, with even more exciting content on the way!

    54 min
  5. MAR 20

    Making your Locations Mysterious

    What mysteries are in an adandoned subway tunnel in a fantasy world? Let's write! Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch and Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Chapters: 00:00:00 What is the Yatamon Subway 00:03:18 What is down in the tunnels? 00:15:33 What dangers are in the subway? 00:30:03 Is it magical? Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode One: https://youtu.be/QBe6y27GxPc Catch new episodes of the Obojima Podcast every Thursday. #Obojima #1985Games #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #TTRPG #dnd5e #dndmonsters #dndinspiration #ghibli #studioghibli #zelda #fantasy #dndcharacter #anime #dndcampaign #campaignsetting Explore Obojima: Join the Obojima Discord HERE: https://discord.gg/yUxNMvN8KSFollow Obojima on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/obojima/Follow Obojima on Tiktok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@obojimaJoin the Obojima Reddit HERE: https://www.reddit.com/r/Obojima/ Pre-order Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass HERE: www.obojima.com Obojima: Tales From The Tall Grass is a D&D 5e campaign setting inspired by Studio Ghibli and The Legend of Zelda. Supported by over 23,000 backers, our Kickstarter campaign has sparked a thriving Discord community, with even more exciting content on the way!

    51 min
  6. Creating Neighborhoods for a Fantasy City

    MAR 13

    Creating Neighborhoods for a Fantasy City

    What neighborhoods exist in an urban fantasy setting? How does the city function? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch and Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Chapters: 00:00 What is missing from our city? 10:03 How is the city laid out? 17:36 What is the culture like? 33:04 What threats are in town? Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode One: https://youtu.be/QBe6y27GxPc Catch new episodes of the Obojima Podcast every Thursday. #Obojima #1985Games #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #TTRPG #dnd5e #dndmonsters #dndinspiration #ghibli #studioghibli #zelda #fantasy #dndcharacter #anime #dndcampaign #campaignsetting Explore Obojima: Join the Obojima Discord HERE: https://discord.gg/yUxNMvN8KSFollow Obojima on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/obojima/Follow Obojima on Tiktok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@obojimaJoin the Obojima Reddit HERE: https://www.reddit.com/r/Obojima/ Pre-order Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass HERE: www.obojima.com Obojima: Tales From The Tall Grass is a D&D 5e campaign setting inspired by Studio Ghibli and The Legend of Zelda. Supported by over 23,000 backers, our Kickstarter campaign has sparked a thriving Discord community, with even more exciting content on the way!

    56 min
  7. Why D&D? Obojima Q&A

    MAR 6

    Why D&D? Obojima Q&A

    Join us for a very special 50th podcast episode! Today we reflect on one year of podcasting and our work on Obojima. We also answer your discord questions! Also don't forget to check your local game store to see if they participate in Free RPG Day, where you can play a new Obojima adventure! https://freerpgday.com/ Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch and Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Chapters: 00:00:00 Reflecting on Book 1 00:14:07 More Spirit Realm? 00:22:14 Artificers? 00:23:36 Why D&D? 00:28:55 Any plans to port Obojima? 00:29:54 Cut content? 00:40:22 Clerics? 00:57:21 Future Plans for Obojima Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode One: https://youtu.be/QBe6y27GxPc Catch new episodes of the Obojima Podcast every Thursday. #Obojima #1985Games #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #TTRPG #dnd5e #dndmonsters #dndinspiration #ghibli #studioghibli #zelda #fantasy #dndcharacter #anime #dndcampaign #campaignsetting Explore Obojima: Join the Obojima Discord HERE: https://discord.gg/yUxNMvN8KSFollow Obojima on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/obojima/Follow Obojima on Tiktok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@obojimaJoin the Obojima Reddit HERE: https://www.reddit.com/r/Obojima/ Pre-order Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass HERE: www.obojima.com Obojima: Tales From The Tall Grass is a D&D 5e campaign setting inspired by Studio Ghibli and The Legend of Zelda. Supported by over 23,000 backers, our Kickstarter campaign has sparked a thriving Discord community, with even more exciting content on the way!

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    A weekly behind the scenes peek at the creation of the Obojima book.

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