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Obojima: Cozy Island Tales / New Player Friendly / 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧

Obojima: Cozy Island Tales / New Player Friendly / 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧

Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign

About the adventure

Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass is a whimsical and wondrous DUNGEONS & DRAGONS adventure where folklore, mystery, and the untamed ambience of nature intertwine. The island of Obojima is a land of rolling meadows, misty forests, and hidden villages, where spirits whisper on the wind and forgotten legends stir beneath the roots. But peace might be an illusion—restless spirits prowl the night, strange magic warps the land, and the balance between the mortal and spirit realms teeters on the edge. Whether you're forging bonds with mischievous spirits, unraveling the secrets of an ancient shrine, or braving the unknown in search of a lost tale, your journey will leave its mark on Obojima. On the island, you’ll become part of the living myth. Will you walk the path of a Corrupted Ranger, bound to a wilderness touched by malevolent forces? A Waxwork Rogue, forging deadly tools from enchanted candlelight? A Sheep Dragon Shepherd Monk, tending to creatures of legend? Or a Lantern Warlock, guided by ghostly flame through the darkness? Or something else entirely? There are so many paths to take! Will you weave your own legend—or become just another tale whispered in the tall grass?

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.

Rules as Written (RaW)

Games that are ran “Rules as Written” emphasize realism and stick to the letter of the rules, allowing players to explore creative solutions while still operating under a consistent rule set. Players have the ability to utilize the rules in creative ways to create awesome characters and moments in the game.

Rule of Cool (RoC)

“Rule of Cool” emphasizes creative story beats over sticking to a system’s rules as written. Players have the ability to push the limits of the rules or even break core rule mechanics at times if the Game Master thinks it is interesting, fun, or cool enough.

LGBTQ+
Queer

1 year on StartPlaying

319 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Inclusive

Average response time: 2 hours

Response rate: 100%

Game Master Reviews (22)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Teacher

Inclusive

Biqal avatar

Biqal

If I could select all the tags I would, Trace is an amazing game master, wonderful about explaining the rules and setting the scene for their worlds. Both I and my wife look forward to playing with Trace and any game they make, the people they surround themselves with are also a huge advantage. The party for the campaign I am in is some of the nicest funniest, most engaging people and I can't get enough. I find myself wishing the sessions never end.

Matt avatar

Matt

Played 2 sessions

I only had a chance to play one game with Trace, but he ran a really good game. I handled a full party easily, and ran a huge fight very smoothly. My life got in the way of staying in the game, but I'll be keeping an eye on his games in future.

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Abigail and Devin Denny

Played 31 sessions

Trace is a fun DM who brings a story to life. They really know what they are doing. They create a safe environment for all! I look forward to our sessions every week!

Kevin P avatar

Kevin P

Played 34 sessions

I've played 15+ sessions with Trace and don't plan to stop soon. If you're looking for a GM who truly brings D&D to life, look no further. Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned adventurer, Trace will guide you with ease, making the learning process a breeze for beginners while challenging experienced players in all the best ways. Their deep knowledge of TTRPGs and D&D ensures every rule is at their fingertips, allowing the game to flow smoothly while still offering plenty of surprises. Trace excels at encouraging immersive role-playing and fosters a real sense of group collaboration. Their combat encounters are not only efficient but also incredibly fun, keeping everyone engaged without losing the pace of the adventure. On top of that, Trace is a genuinely amazing person. Whether you're looking to embark on your first quest or seeking to take your role-playing to the next level, you won’t find a better DM than Trace. Highly recommended!

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Brondan

Played 26 sessions

Excellent lore player and sets the mood.

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Yabadabadou

Played 82 sessions

Trace is easily one of the best DM's I have had the pleasure of playing TTRPG'S with, starting with character creation and introduction they were extremely helpful and in no time at all understood exactly what vibe I was going for and helped me make it a reality. Their game knowledge of the source books and different classes makes combat run smoothly and RP come easily, their worlds are full of different and creative NPC's and creatures that makes it feel ALIVE and lastly their resourcefulness with map creation makes almost every situation we can think of a possibility! I highly recommend giving one of their games a try, trust me you won't regret it!

Additional details

How to prepare

🌐 Steady Internet Connection 🎮 Discord Account (https://discord.com/) 📚 D&D Beyond Account (https://www.dndbeyond.com/) 🦉 Owlbear Rodeo Account (https://www.owlbear.rodeo/) 🎙️ Working Microphone for Voice Chat 📷 Working Webcam (Optional) 🎲 Favorite Pair of Dice (Optional) If you need help setting any of these up, let me know!

What I provide

💻 D&D Beyond Pro Account (Access to all sourcebooks!) 🗺️ Map Making/Optimizing Software to create and use unique maps! 👥 Thriving Dynamic Discord Server full of info to learn how to play D&D! 😄 A love for improv, having fun, and making awesome memories!

Gameplay details

Session 0 will take place over Discord (Link will be sent!) This is where we will go over character creation, lines and veils, safety tools, and get to know one another! If you don't feel comfortable doing a voice or acting in the game, that is totally ok! We are here to have fun, so do what would be most fun for you! We will be using D&D classes and characters and the campaign will likely go from Level 1-10

Content warnings

• Deep or Large Bodies of Water

• Drowning

• Character Death

• Drugs (addiction, use, withdrawal)

• Alcohol Use

• Language/Cursing

• Trauma

• Blood

• Death

• Fire

Safety tools used

Breaks

Lines and Veils

Open Door

Session 0

Stars and Wishes

X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

Characters are Created and Finalized at Session 0 but if you want to pre-plan here is what you need! 🧙‍♂️ Level 1 Character 📊 Standard Array Stats 🆓 Free Level 1 Feat (only if your background doesn't provide one!) There will also be pre-generated character ideas to use if you need help creating a character!

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

Medium

Roleplay

High

Puzzles

Medium

Experience level

Open to all

Platforms used

D&D Beyond

Discord

Owlbear Rodeo

FULL
$30.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Weekly / Tuesday - 1:00 AM UTC

Apr 29 / Session 0

3-3.5 Hour Duration

7 / 7 Seats Filled

Schedule

Tue, Apr 29 | 1:00 AM - Session 0

Tue, May 06 | 1:00 AM - Session 1

Tue, May 13 | 1:00 AM - Session 2

Tue, May 20 | 1:00 AM - Session 3

Tue, May 27 | 1:00 AM - Session 4

Requirements

Experience required: Open to all

Age: 18+