Description

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