The Obojima Podcast

The Obojima Podcast

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

Episodes

December 18, 2025 • 39 mins

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 Official Obojima channel HER...

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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/@Obojima


New to Obojima? Star...

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December 4, 2025 • 49 mins

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 Obojima channel HERE: https://ww...

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November 27, 2025 • 55 mins

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 channel HERE: https://www.youtu...

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November 6, 2025 • 37 mins

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? Start with Episode One: ht...

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October 30, 2025 • 40 mins

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 life in this new D&D 5e campa...

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October 23, 2025 • 41 mins

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 look at the creative process beh...

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October 21, 2025 • 37 mins

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. Get an exclusive behind-the-sc...

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October 2, 2025 • 50 mins

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 whimsical island of Obojima to l...

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September 25, 2025 • 48 mins

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 Obojima to life in this new D&D...

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September 18, 2025 • 43 mins

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-yatamon


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...

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September 11, 2025 • 40 mins

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-yatamon


Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch and Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life...

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September 4, 2025 • 39 mins

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-yatamon


Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch and Adam Lee as they bring the w...

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August 21, 2025 • 41 mins

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: ...

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August 14, 2025 • 46 mins

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/...

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August 7, 2025 • 41 mins

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/@Obojima


New to Obojima? Start with E...

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July 31, 2025 • 41 mins

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...

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July 24, 2025 • 37 mins

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/@Obojima


New to Obojima?...

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July 17, 2025 • 41 mins

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...

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July 10, 2025 • 45 mins

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 Wha...

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