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The Magic of Everyday Adventure — Exploring Obojima with 1985 Games
The Bearded Nerd Podcast
1 hour 1 minute
2 weeks ago
The Magic of Everyday Adventure — Exploring Obojima with 1985 Games
In this episode, Brian sits down with Justin and Jeremiah from 1985 Games to explore Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass — a D&D 5e-compatible setting that trades dragons and doomsday plots for spirit festivals, friendly frogs, and magical tea ceremonies. Discover how Obojima brings Studio Ghibli-inspired storytelling to tabletop roleplaying, creating adventures that feel heartfelt, hopeful, and deeply human.
In This Episode:
The origins and inspirations behind Obojima
Designing emotional mechanics through the Hero’s Journey Boon system
How to create tension without relying on combat
Tips for GMs who want to run cozier, character-driven campaigns
Why “slowing down” might be the next evolution of D&D storytelling
Links:🎲 Check out Obojima: The Isle of Wonder → 1985games.com🤝 Join the 1985 Games Discord → https://discord.gg/kR2FAN5zPz
✌️Support their Kickstarter → Obojima Tales🧙♂️ Support exclusive GM tools and behind-the-scenes extras → The Guildhall
