

The Obojima Podcast
Obojima
A weekly behind the scenes peek at the creation of the Obojima book.
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Jul 18, 2024 • 54min
Dissecting Evil in D&D: Creating Complex Villains | Obojima Podcast Ep. 24
What makes a villain evil? Does D&D allow for complex, redeemable villains? Let's find out!
Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Adam Lee & 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!
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New to Obojima? Start with Episode One: Building a Village in D&D: Okiri Village | Obojima Podcast Ep.1
Catch new episodes of the Obojima Podcast every Thursday.
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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!

Jul 11, 2024 • 44min
Creating Dynamic Companions in D&D: Companion Spirits | Obojima Podcast Ep. 23
Tune into the 23rd episode of the Obojima Podcast as creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Adam Lee & Ari Levitch nervously film their weekly writer's meeting. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the writers develop ideas when creating the world behind the book. In this week's episode, they discuss and create Spirit Companions.
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Jul 9, 2024 • 58min
Creating Character Arcs in D&D | Obojima Podcast Ep. 22
Tune into the 22nd episode of the Obojima Podcast as creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Adam Lee & Ari Levitch nervously film their weekly writer's meeting. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the writers develop ideas when creating the world behind the book. In this week's episode, they discuss their character progression framework, The Hero's Journey Boon System.

Jun 20, 2024 • 57min
Creating Monsters in D&D: Monsters of Obojima | Obojima Podcast Ep. 20
Tune into the 20th episode of the Obojima Podcast as creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Adam Lee & Ari Levitch nervously film their weekly writer's meeting. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the writers develop ideas when creating the world behind the book. In this week's episode, they create new imaginative monsters.
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Jun 13, 2024 • 1h 5min
Creating a Fighter Subclass in D&D: Spirit-Fused Fighter | Obojima Podcast Ep. 19
Tune into the 19th episode of the Obojima Podcast as creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Adam Lee & Ari Levitch nervously film their weekly writer's meeting. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the writers develop ideas when creating the world behind the book. In this week's episode, they discuss a new fighter subclass.
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Jun 6, 2024 • 1h 14min
Building Factions in D&D: The Sword Schools Part 2 | Obojima Podcast Ep. 18
Tune into the 18th episode of the Obojima Podcast as creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Adam Lee & Ari Levitch nervously film their weekly writer's meeting. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the writers develop ideas when creating the world behind the book. In this week's episode, they discuss the The Sword Schools (Again).
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May 30, 2024 • 60min
Building factions in D&D: The Sword Schools Part 1 | Obojima Podcast Ep.17
Tune into the 17th episode of the Obojima Podcast as creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Adam Lee & Ari Levitch nervously film their weekly writer's meeting. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the writers develop ideas when creating the world behind the book. In this week's episode, they discuss the town of The Sword Schools.
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May 23, 2024 • 1h 1min
Creating Exotic Locations in D&D: Opal Falls | Obojima Podcast Ep.16
Tune into the 16th episode of the Obojima Podcast as creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Adam Lee & Ari Levitch nervously film their weekly writer's meeting. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the writers develop ideas when creating the world behind the book. In this week's episode, they discuss the town of Opal Falls.
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May 16, 2024 • 1h 4min
Unique Transportation in D&D: The Spirit Train | Obojima Podcast Ep. 15
Joining the discussion are Jeremiah Crofton, the creative director of Obojima; Adam Lee, a lead writer; and Ari Levitch, also a lead writer. They delve into the fascinating Spirit Train, a unique teleportation tool in their D&D universe. The trio explores its magical mechanics, the whimsical characters on board, and the philosophical implications of spirit travel. They also brainstorm quirky NPCs and the storytelling potential of a mysterious passenger whose antics challenge players, ensuring an imaginative gameplay experience filled with humor and intrigue.

May 9, 2024 • 60min
Dealing with Natural Distater in D&D: The Village of Polewater | Obojima Podcast Ep.14
Tune into the fourteenth episode of the Obojima Podcast as creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Adam Lee & Ari Levitch nervously film their weekly writer's meeting. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the writers develop ideas when creating the world behind the book. In this week's episode, they discuss the village of Polewater. #Obojima #1985games #dnd #Dungeonsanddragons Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/obojima/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@obojima Pre-order Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass -