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The Obojima PodcastHorror Monsters in Obojima?
Can you add your favorite horror film monsters into Obojima? Today we answer that question and more about our seasonal Halloween content! Join creative…
The Obojima PodcastMonsters from the Isle of Illumination
What kind of creatures did we make for the Isle of Illumination? Today we answer that question and more about our seasonal Halloween content! Join creative…
The Obojima PodcastOur Newest Coven: The Smoke Seekers
Today we bring you our new Halloween content! The Isle of Illumination is a supplement to Obojima, coming this Halloween! Join creative director Jeremiah…
The Obojima PodcastObojima's Next Island is Halloween Themed?
Today we bring you our new Halloween content! The Isle of Illumination is a supplement to Obojima, coming this Halloween! Join creative director Jeremiah…
The Obojima PodcastAdding Monsters to our Volcanic Region
Today we make monsters! Specifically in the Land of Hot Water, the volcanic corner of the island. Full of hot springs and acrid humidity, what creatures could…
The Obojima PodcastAdding Supplemental Narratives To Your Story
In anticipation of our upcoming video game Onaka, we decide the best way to include a companion adventure. Do you make it tie into the video game story? Or…
The Obojima PodcastA Coven Pushed Out Of Their Homeland
Today we talk Covens, specifically the Crowsworn. Where did this coven originate and what is their specialty? Let's find out! Join creative director Jeremiah…
The Obojima PodcastWe made a BARD subclass for Obojima's Festivals!
In this episode we reflect on the importance of Obojima's festivals, and how a bard subclass could take advantage of that. Are these bards the officients of…
The Obojima PodcastCan we turn a JELLYFISH into a SUBCLASS?
Today we revisit some old subclass ideas, and stumble upon a potential winner, the Jellyfish Monk. What does it mean to "be like the jellyfish"? Let's find…
The Obojima PodcastWhat Would We Do Differently?
We're celebrating our 100th episode of the Obojima Podcast! Today we reflect on our favorite contributions to the project, things we wish we could have done…
The Obojima PodcastUsing some of that Obojima Magic in our Video Game
Today we come up with some new characters for our upcoming video game project. Where would the elusive Kafuka be found in our town? Join creative director…
The Obojima PodcastCan we make a subclass based on SLIME?
Can we make a subclass based on a common slime creature? What sort of abilities would they have? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari…
The Obojima PodcastUnderstanding D&D Bandits
How do you handle bandits in your tabletop games? Are they justified in their actions? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch and…
The Obojima PodcastA D&D Town with a STRANGE Specialty
How do you capture a dreamlike feeling in a TTRPG location? What makes a town feel surreal? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari…
The Obojima PodcastDefeating your D&D Campaign's Main Villain
The corruption is the main antagonist in Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass. How does your campaign deal with the corruption? Join creative director Jeremiah…
The Obojima PodcastWriting a Rivalry Between Two Brothers
Today we discuss our in-progress pixel art game, and how legendary chef Hakumon can fit into the game's story. Would you visit Hakumon's Ramen Shop in our…
The Obojima PodcastCreating History for our Most Storied Faction
One of the biggest factions in Obojima is the Courier Brigade, the organization trusted with delivering post all across the island. In this episode we dive…
The Obojima PodcastWe Created 7 New Residents for Our Video Game
This episode is very Video heavy, so if you're listening you may want to pop over to the YouTube channel and check if out there! In today's episode we dive…
The Obojima PodcastLet's put CURSES on our NPCs!
Is a curse always a negative? What happens if a character enjoys being cursed? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writer Adam Lee as they bring…
The Obojima PodcastHow We Made Dragons Fit Into Our Homebrew World
Can we make a Beholder fit into Obojima? What about a Vampire? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Adam Lee and Ari Levitch as they bring…
The Obojima PodcastExploring Undersea Culture on Obojima
Today on the podcast we flesh out the Shallows and what cultural significance the area might provide. Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers…
The Obojima PodcastExploring the History of Obojima's Oldest Ancestry
The Nakudama, Obojima's oldest ancestry, come from mysterious origins. The original capital, Lilywin, has been lost to time and vanished with barely a trace…
The Obojima PodcastHow to Add History to your City's Districts
When making a city, how are the districts different from each other? What can we do to add life to each neighborhood in Yatamon? Join creative director…
The Obojima PodcastCreating a Wrestling Subclass
We're creating a Barbarian rooted in the ancient art of SUMO. Join us as we brainstorm what this barbarian could be like! Join creative director Jeremiah…
The Obojima PodcastFleshing Out Monster Societies in D&D
What is monster society like in D&D? Should there even be one? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Adam Lee and Ari Levitch as they bring…
The Obojima PodcastHow to Create Immersive Cities in D&D
Homebrew locations can cause serious writer's block. Watch 3 professional writers attempt to fix this issue! Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead…
The Obojima PodcastHow to Run a Successful One-Shot in D&D
We've all played One-Shots that go on for 8 hours. How do you tell a compelling story within 3 hours? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers…
The Obojima PodcastCreating D&D Ancestries from Scratch
Where do you start when making a new ancestry for your world? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writer Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical…
The Obojima PodcastCan Skill Checks be EXCITING?
Skill checks in D&D are simply...roll the dice. How can we make this more interesting? How have other games done it? Let's find out! Check out our newest…
The Obojima PodcastFEATS for a city-based campaign setting
Check out the new Feats for our city-based campaign setting! Check out our newest kickstarter, Obojima: Tales from Yatamon here…
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Adding Robots into Obojima?
Check out our newest kickstarter, Obojima: Tales from Yatamon here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1985games/obojima-tales-from-yatamon There are cars…
The Obojima PodcastCan Exploration be the Main Gameplay?
You set up camp for the night, nothing of import happens. How can this period of time be improved and offer it's own set of storytelling opportunities? Check…
The Obojima PodcastCreating Enemies as Puzzles
How do you create an encounter with a correct solution? Now how do you deliver that solution to your players without giving it away? Check out our newest…
The Obojima PodcastCat Sword Master Subclass? A new Fighter Option
New subclasses are back on the menu! Today we brainstorm the CAT FIGHTER and whatever that could mean. Check out our newest kickstarter, Obojima: Tales from…
The Obojima PodcastWhere Does Magic Come From?
In fantasy, magic is often explained as innate natural properties, cataclysmic accidents, or otherworldly forces. Where does magic come from in Obojima? Check…
The Obojima PodcastMaking Even More SPELLS for Obojima
In Obojima, the city of Yatamon has a storied history of magic. What spells exist in and because of an urban setting? What city-related issues can be solved…
The Obojima PodcastThe Lore of the Tall Hat Witches
In Obojima, the Fish-Head Coven is well fleshed out, but what about the Tall Hats? Can we flesh out their lore in an hour? Join creative director Jeremiah…
The Obojima PodcastDriving Cars in TTRPGs
How do vehicles work in TTRPGs? Can we make an engaging vehicle combat system? Let's find out! Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari…
The Obojima PodcastBecoming a Ranger of the Greenward Path
In the book we mention the Greenward Path, but what is it? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch and Adam Lee as they bring the…
The Obojima PodcastCreating ONI that Walk Among Us
In Obojima you can play as the Oni Bloodline Sorcerer. Are there other Oni in the world? What's their deal? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead…
The Obojima PodcastCreating Luck Mechanics in TTRPGs
What does it mean to have a lucky character? How do you gamify a concept like luck? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch and…
The Obojima PodcastCreating a New Feywild for D&D
What is in the Spirit Realm? What happens to players when they adventure there? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch and Adam…
The Obojima PodcastCreating an Urban Fantasy D&D Town
Today we come up with a new Obojima location, Onaka. This is a starter town near Okiri Village that players can explore! Join creative director Jeremiah…
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Creating Nomadic Societies for D&D
Who actually lives in the Tall Grass? What is their society like and how do they travel? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch…
The Obojima PodcastBe a Better DM with Anime and Video Games
Today the writers of Obojima recommend TV shows, Anime and movies to get you in the right mindset for your game. We talk character inspirations, worldbuilding…
The Obojima PodcastHow to Include Sports in Your Worldbuilding
Does your world have sports or games? How do you determine how these games are played? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch and…
The Obojima PodcastCrafting Unique Rituals for D&D Subclasses
Behold the Fumoshiki, a ritual caster subclass who belongs to the Konotori, a group of people who take care of spiritual imbalances in Obojima. Join creative…
The Obojima PodcastAdapting Vanilla D&D Subclasses
How do you play a Psi Warrior or World Tree Barbarian in Obojima? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch and Adam Lee as they…
The Obojima PodcastCollecting Monster Abilities in D&D
Can a D&D subclass feature monster collection mechanics? How can these monsters affect the character? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writer…
The Obojima PodcastCan We Write an Adventure in 40 Minutes?
For today's challenge we try to create an Obojima adventure in one episode! Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writer Adam Lee as they bring the…
The Obojima PodcastPlaying D&D as a Fisherfolk
Can the power of fish turn the tide of battle? Can you play as Aquaman? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writer Adam Lee as they bring the…
The Obojima PodcastCreating Monster Factions
Can monsters organize? What is the collective goal of a group of monsters? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writer Adam Lee as they bring the…
The Obojima PodcastCreating Unique Demonology in D&D
What kind of spirit is irredeemably evil? How do you deal with demons in Obojima? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writer Adam Lee as they…
The Obojima PodcastBringing 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…
The Obojima PodcastMaking 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…
The Obojima PodcastCreating 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…
The Obojima PodcastCreating 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…
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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…
The Obojima PodcastCreating 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…
The Obojima PodcastWhy 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!…