Chapters:
(0:00) Exploring The Legend of Zelda’s themes and mechanics
(06:50) What Zelda inspiration can we apply to official rules?
(11:23) The Legend of Zelda inspired rule systems
(19:26) Heroes of Cerulea and Forgotten Ballad
(28:50) Break! RPG and Obojima
(31:16) Diving into Zelda’s Races and Cultures
(43:06) Tools for running a Zelda game
(51:05) Trinket of the Week

Featured On The Show

• Zelda D&D Campaign Ideas
• The Legend of Zelda Adventure System from Papers Pencils
• The Legend of Zelda: Reclaim the Wild
• Heroes of Cerulea from Blackfisk Publishing
• Forgotten Ballads from Cool Way Ink
• Fire on the Sacred Tree from Cool Way Ink
• Break!! RPG
• Obojima from 1985 Games
• Mayham at the Truffle Festival from 1985 Games
• Zelda Tabletop sub Reddit
• Breath of the Wild Setting Guide from Creator Works
• 5e Breath of the Wild Player’s Companion from Pankratos_Gaming
• Hyrulean Races from Ashamed Plant
• Zelda Monster Manual from gowronatemybaby7
• How to build a 5e Link from each Zelda game
• Horse Breeds from The Gollicking
• Cyclic dungeon generation from Sersa Victory
• Boss Keys from Game Maker’s Toolkit
• Trinket of the Week: Volcanic Ocarina

Summary

In this episode of Above Table, Phil and Josh explore the intersection of Dungeons & Dragons and the Legend of Zelda, discussing how to incorporate elements from the beloved video game series into tabletop RPGs. They delve into character creation, game mechanics, crafting systems, and fan-made resources, all while sharing their insights and experiences. The conversation highlights the rich mythology of Zelda, the importance of adventure design, and the joy of creating unique gaming experiences inspired by the franchise.

Takeaways

• Zelda’s mythology offers rich inspiration for storytelling.
• Character creation can be enhanced by incorporating Zelda races.
• Crafting and cooking mechanics add depth to gameplay
• Dungeon design can be inspired by Zelda’s intricate layouts.
• Exploration and adventure are key themes in Zelda.
• Zelda-themed campaigns can be both fun and engaging.

Image: The Legend of Zelda © Nintendo