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The Obojima Podcast

Obojima

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

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00:40:53

Can Skill Checks be EXCITING?

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2025/10/30

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-yatamonJoin 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

00:41:25

FEATS for a city-based campaign setting

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2025/10/23

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-yatamonJoin 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:

00:37:43

Adding Robots into Obojima?

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2025/10/21

Check out our newest kickstarter, Obojima: Tales from Yatamon here:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1985games/obojima-tales-from-yatamonThere 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. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book!Catch new episodes of the

00:50:26

Can Exploration be the Main Gameplay?

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2025/10/02

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-yatamonJoin 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

00:48:38

Creating Enemies as Puzzles

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2025/09/25

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-yatamonJoin 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

00:43:26

Cat Sword Master Subclass? A new Fighter Option

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2025/09/18

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 Yatamon here:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1985games/obojima-tales-from-yatamonJoin 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

00:40:47

Where Does Magic Come From?

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2025/09/11

In fantasy, magic is often explained as innate natural properties, cataclysmic accidents, or otherworldly forces. Where does magic come from in Obojima?Check out our newest kickstarter, Obojima: Tales from Yatamon here:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1985games/obojima-tales-from-yatamonJoin 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

00:39:11

Making Even More SPELLS for Obojima

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2025/09/04

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 with a creative use of magic?Check out our newest kickstarter, Obojima: Tales from Yatamon here:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1985games/obojima-tales-from-yatamonJoin 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

00:41:12

The Lore of the Tall Hat Witches

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2025/08/21

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 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://www.youtube.com/@ObojimaNew to Obojima? Start with Episode One:

00:46:57

Driving Cars in TTRPGs

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2025/08/14

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 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://www.youtube.com/@ObojimaNew to Obojima? Start with Episode One:

00:41:33

Becoming a Ranger of the Greenward Path

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2025/08/07

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 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/@ObojimaNew to Obojima? Start with Episode One: https://youtu.be/QBe6y27GxPcCatch new episodes of the Obojima Podcast

00:41:40

Creating ONI that Walk Among Us

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2025/07/31

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 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://www.youtube.com/@ObojimaNew to Obojima? Start with Episode One:

00:37:11

Creating Luck Mechanics in TTRPGs

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2025/07/24

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 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/@ObojimaNew to Obojima? Start with Episode One: https://youtu.be/QBe6y27GxPcCatch new

00:41:24

Creating a New Feywild for D&D

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2025/07/17

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 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 The Spirit Realm?00:11:46 How does it interact with the Physical Realm?00:22:00 What is the purpose of shrines?Subscribe to the

00:45:20

Creating an Urban Fantasy D&D Town

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2025/07/10

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 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 do we know about Onaka?00:04:17 What's the deal with the hot spring?00:30:04 What else can be found

00:33:28

Creating Nomadic Societies for D&D

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2025/07/03

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 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 Who are the stiltwalkers?00:07:30 What are their structures like?00:11:19 What lives in the tall grass?00:19:01 How do they

00:43:56

Be a Better DM with Anime and Video Games

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2025/06/19

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 tips, and how to make memorable stories.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 Ghibli & Zelda00:09:19

00:43:17

How to Include Sports in Your Worldbuilding

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2025/06/12

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 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 tournament?00:08:47 What happens during the games?00:20:30 What characters are involved?00:29:54 How does it affect

00:52:08

Crafting Unique Rituals for D&D Subclasses

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2025/06/05

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 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 faction and subclass?00:11:38 How does one become a Fumoshiki?00:18:56

00:39:16

Adapting Vanilla D&D Subclasses | Obojima Podcast...

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2025/05/29

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 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 Can we adapt vanilla subclasses?00:01:52 The Path of the World Tree Barbarian00:13:49 The College of Glamour Bard00:26:08 The Psi Warrior FighterSubscribe to the

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