Josh Sawyer
Studio Design Director at Obsidian Entertainment and veteran RPG designer with a pedigree from Black Isle Studios; led or contributed to titles such as Fallout: New Vegas, Pillars of Eternity, and Pentiment, and is featured here discussing RPG design, writing, and player feedback.
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Dec 12, 2022 • 1h 54min
Pitching a 16th-Century Murder Mystery Game with Obsidian's Josh Sawyer
Josh Sawyer, Game Director at Obsidian Entertainment, discusses his career in game development, including pitching a 16th-century murder mystery game, creating historical detail and references, and having fun with fonts.
Nov 17, 2025 • 1h 9min
Obsidian's Josh Sawyer's Thoughts on Creating Engaging RPGs
In this engaging discussion, Josh Sawyer, Studio Design Director at Obsidian Entertainment and veteran RPG designer, shares insights from his illustrious career. He delves into the art of adapting Dungeons & Dragons to video games, emphasizing the importance of understanding player expectations. Sawyer highlights his favorite project, Pentiment, for its creative freedom. He also addresses the balance between player feedback and maintaining a unique creative vision, while dissecting the mechanics of RPG writing and the complexities of romance systems.
