The Obojima Podcast

Collecting Monster Abilities in D&D

The Obojima Podcast

Show Notes

Can a D&D subclass feature monster collection mechanics? How can these monsters affect the character?

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!

Chapters: 00:00:00 What is the idea for the subclass? 00:11:24 What are their abilities? 00:20:31 Exploring monster collection systems 00:30:24 What class should this be for?

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