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Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass | Cozy Lofi Roleplaying

Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass | Cozy Lofi Roleplaying

Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign

About the adventure

“Skywhales drift through the clouds. Lanterns glow where forest meets sea. Somewhere, a kettle whistles…” Welcome to Obojima. It’s soft, it’s weird, & it’s full of spirits with opinions. This is a gentle D&D 5E campaign built for character moments, slow magic, & shared storytelling—lofi in the background, tea on the stove, & vibes set to ✨cozy✨. 🌱 Session 0 – We’ll talk tone, build characters, & figure out what kind of table we want to create together. Friends, rivals, siblings, weirdos—you belong. 🌍 Session 0.5 – The island doesn’t exist yet. We build it as a group. Villages, myths, spirit dens, old tech in forgotten places—it’s collaborative worldbuilding & it’s honestly the best part. 🧪 What kind of game is this? Think soft fantasy. Gentle quests. Magic that whispers instead of roars. Backstories that shape the world & choices that echo. ✨ A few things you might get to do: 🧪 Brew potions from scratch 🐾 Befriend strange, adorable familiars 🌸 Party under glowing lanterns & moonlit skies 👻 Chat with ghosts, gods, & tricksters 🔮 Discover ancient vending machines powered by vibes & cassette tapes 🎭 Some sessions will be combat. Others will just be you & another PC mending an old friendship over soup. Both matter. 🎟️ Bring your softness, your ideas, & your favorite mug. Let’s build something magical—together. [[Beginner & LGBTQIA2S+ Friendly]] -------------------------- 📣See what Zic has to say about my DM'ing: ⭐"Leland is an incredible DM that has fostered a fantastic community. As a relatively new player, he has helped me with the many questions that I have. He is super patient with new players, and creates fun and exciting sessions every time. He is makes everyone feel welcome in his community. I always look forward to my sessions with him."

Game style

Roleplay Heavy

“Roleplay Heavy” games place the focus on the story, the characters, and the world they live within, and tend to lean hard into the various roleplaying elements of the game. These games will frequently find the party talking with NPCs, exploring the personal elements of their backstories, or even having emotional moments around the camp fire.

LGBTQ+
Queer
Neurodivergent
Voice Actor

2 years on StartPlaying

631 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Teacher

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 80%

Game Master Reviews (110)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Inclusive

Teacher

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Melpsy

New review

Played 7 sessions

Leland is the best GM I've had in my few years of playing ttrpgs! The games are always fun and inclusive. He's incredibly kind and fantastic at making sure that each and every player in his group gets their time to shine, which is something rare to come across. I couldn't recommend signing up for his games more.

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Jacob

New review

Played 10 sessions

Leland is incredibly kindg, beginner friendly, and engaging!

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Ethan Huffman

I had tons of fun in the one-shot I played with Leland! It was really enjoyable and just the perfect amount chaotic. I would definitely recommend Leland to new and veteran players alike.

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Katie

Played 9 sessions

I haven’t played TTRPGs in years and was nervous to step back into it but Leland made me feel so welcome and really knows how to help relax new players into the game. They take the time to explain where everything is and how the game mechanics work, even when I was struggling with figuring out what buttons to press they were happy to talk me through it and just overall gave a really welcoming and fun environment. The immersive quality to their games is so fun! With different backgrounds and music as well as each character having such a unique personality and even voice to go along with them, it really brings the story to life and makes it feel like so much more! I cannot recommend these games enough and can’t wait for the next session!

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Tavis

Played 12 sessions

Leland is an incredible Game Master who creates a fun environment in his sessions and with his campaigns. There's a lot to experience and its all great. He is willing and able to help players create characters, as well as play those characters to their fullest.

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Lilem

Played 17 sessions

Leland is a great DM, very accomodating and open to player ideas. He's perfectly comfortable in both running things by the book and coming with stuff up on the spot. I was immediately blown away by the visual and audio aids he produced for the game we started playing: custom tokens for every player character, a "map" establishing character connections, a full playlist of music to set the scenes, a portrait for each and every NPC players might encounter. He's also great at doing voices: every character we encountered had a distinct voice and manner of speaking. All this really helps immerse yourself into the game. I'd also like to add that Leland knows the rules very well, but also follows the rule of cool. At Leland's table, everyone gets their time to shine. He's friendly, patient and very welcoming — great for both experienced players and beginners alike. Several players in my current group are fairly new to D&D and I can see that Leland is excited to get them acquainted with D&D and help them flesh out their character. If I could select more than 3 tags to describe Leland as a DM, I'd happily do so. If you're looking to join a fun game with a great DM, look no further!

Additional details

How to prepare

☕ Download the Zoom desktop client here: https://us05web.zoom.us/download#client_4meeting (This is where we’ll host our games during live play. Video is completely optional!) ☕ Join the Discord community to connect with fellow adventurers, share cozy vibes, and stay in the loop. ☕ I’ll provide a Roll20 link for the campaign. Just sign up or log in, and join the game with the link I send your way. ☕ Need help? Feel free to reach out to me (Leopold) or anyone in the Discord community—we’re happy to assist! --- New to StartPlaying? You can get $10 off your first session by signing up with this link: https://startplaying.games/referral/cl4q1psp46euhbopk07tp42dx

What I provide

☕ Access to a Discord community where you can connect with other players and engage in discussions. ☕ Roll20 link for the campaign, allowing you to join the virtual tabletop and participate in immersive gameplay. ☕ Optional: Custom pixel art of your characters from the Reroll app, or machine-generated character portraits prompted by me. ☕ Beautiful maps to help visualize the world and your place in it. ☕ Guidance and support in creating your character, ensuring they fit seamlessly into the story. ☕ Engaging, character-driven storytelling that brings the world to life. ☕ Voice acting and immersive roleplay to deepen the atmosphere and connection. ☕ Thoughtfully designed encounters and challenges that reward creativity and collaboration. ☕ A welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable and seen. ☕ Flexibility for both new and experienced players, with gentle guidance throughout. ☕ Ambient music, soft sound effects, and visuals to enhance the cozy fantasy feel. ☕ A collaborative table where everyone gets a moment to shine. ☕ A heartfelt commitment to crafting a campaign that feels meaningful, memorable, and magical.

Gameplay details

I'll have everyone submit lines/veils/interests via DMs, then I will distribute a pdf document for the other players to have on hand or have it as a handout in the VTT of choice. Then we'll go over them during session 0, along with making characters and doing some collaborative storytelling to establish relationships between said characters. I typically post a custom agenda the day before session 0 begins.

Content warnings

• Alcohol Use

• Language/Cursing

• Violence

• Insects

Safety tools used

Breaks

Lines and Veils

Open Door

Session 0

Stars and Wishes

X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

This is a highly thematic campaign, so we’ll be creating characters together during Session Zero to make sure everyone fits into the tone and setting we build. We’ll be using standard array for ability scores, average HP when leveling up, and milestone leveling throughout the campaign.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

Low

Roleplay

High

Puzzles

Medium

Experience level

Beginner

Platforms used

Roll20

D&D Beyond

Zoom

Discord

4 NEEDED TO START
$30.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Weekly / Wednesday - 2:00 AM UTC

3-3.5 Hour Duration

1 / 6 Seats Filled

Requirements

Experience required: Beginner

Age: 18+

This game will begin once 5 players have joined