The Obojima Podcast

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 out! 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 c...

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, and what our dream Obojima movie would be like. 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 exclus...

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 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! Subscribe...

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 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! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HER...

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 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! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https:/...

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 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! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: ht...

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 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! Subscribe to the Official Obojima...

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 Potion Shop Sim? 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 behi...

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 into the Postal Knights' history and lore, and discover some legendary characters along the way! 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 c...

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 into the lore of our upcoming video game! There are many residents of Onaka, but who are they? What are their desires? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writer Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to lif...

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 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! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima...

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 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! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojim...

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 Adam Lee and Ari Levitch 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! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channe...

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. What happened to this once prosperous capital city? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Adam Lee and Ari Levitch as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an ex...

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 Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Adam Lee and Ari Levitch 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! Subscribe to...

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 Crofton and lead writers Adam Lee and Ari Levitch 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! Subscribe to the...

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 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! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Ob...

Homebrew locations can cause serious writer's block. Watch 3 professional writers attempt to fix this issue! Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Adam Lee and Ari Levitch 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! Subscribe to the Official Obo...

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 Adam Lee and Ari Levitch 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! Subscribe to the Official Obojima ch...

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 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! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima?...

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 kickstarter, Obojima: Tales from Yatamon here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1985games/obojima-tales-from-yatamon Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writer Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to lif...

Check out the new Feats for our city-based campaign setting! Check out our newest kickstarter, Obojima: Tales from Yatamon here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1985games/obojima-tales-from-yatamon 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 lo...

Check out our newest kickstarter, Obojima: Tales from Yatamon here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1985games/obojima-tales-from-yatamon There are cars, flying machines, and cameras in Obojima, should there be Robots? 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....

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 out our newest kickstarter, Obojima: Tales from Yatamon here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1985games/obojima-tales-from-yatamon Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch and Adam Lee as they bring the wh...

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 kickstarter, Obojima: Tales from Yatamon here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1985games/obojima-tales-from-yatamon Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch and Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Oboji...