Nov 10, 2022Tale of Ronin BlogWe will be adding the new post to the new blog on “Tale of Ronin” main website from now on. You can read them at the following address: Blog - Tale of Ronin An RPG game about camaraderie and betrayaltaleofronin.com1 min read1 min read
Nov 3, 2022The Siege of Osaka: Tale of Ronin’s Inciting IncidentWhile the Battle of Sekigahara was the greatest battle in Japanese history, the Siege of Osaka plays a greater role in Tale of Ronin. The label ‘Siege of Osaka’ actually refers to two separate battles, the Winter Siege of Osaka and the Summer Siege of Osaka, during which the Edo…Osaka Castle3 min readOsaka Castle3 min read
Oct 27, 2022Dororo: Tezuka Osamu’s Take on the RoninTezuka Osamu has been called the “Father of Manga,” and he’s widely credited with laying down the foundations for the art form. Throughout his life, he created over 700 comics for a wide variety of genres. Dororo was Tezuka’s take on a samurai story. …Tezuka Osamu2 min readTezuka Osamu2 min read
Oct 20, 2022Camping SystemAn important part of wandering is knowing when to settle down for the night. When playing as a ronin, you can decide to stop and set up camp for a while at any moment. …Game Development2 min readGame Development2 min read
Oct 13, 2022Storytelling in Tale of RoninTale of Ronin will immerse gamers in the world of a ronin in 1637 Japan. The Edo period has just begun and the great battles of the Warring States period are still in living memory. The Tokugawa regime is propping up specific sects of Buddhism as a political power play…Narrative Design2 min readNarrative Design2 min read
Oct 10, 2022The Battle of Sekigahara: How Japan’s Greatest Battle Added to the Ronin ProblemThe Battle of Sekigahara was the greatest battle in Japanese history. It took place in the village of Sekigahara, which was located in a mountain valley. …Sekigahara2 min readSekigahara2 min read
Oct 6, 2022Haiku and Samurai Death PoemsHaiku and Samurai Death Poems The haiku is one of the most recognizable poetry forms in the world. It consists of seventeen syllables arranged in three lines: five syllables, seven syllables, and five syllables again. Many people, poetry enthusiasts and laypersons alike, know that haiku is a Japanese form of…Haiku2 min readHaiku2 min read
Oct 3, 2022Ashigaru: the Backbone of the ArmyWhen thinking of warfare in medieval Japan, the image of the samurai quickly comes to mind. However, the role of the common foot soldier, known as the ashigaru, should not be understated. Ashigaru began as conscripted farmers and rose through the ranks to become the backbone of daimyo lords’ armies…Ashiguu2 min readAshiguu2 min read
Sep 29, 2022Samurai Movies and the Human Side of the SamuraiThe word ‘samurai’ comes from “saburai,” and it means “to serve” and “to keep watch.” Samurai were warriors who served a lord known as a daimyo and followed the values of Bushido, “the way of the warrior.” This chivalrous code of honor was based on moral principles such as bravery…Samurai Movie3 min readSamurai Movie3 min read
Sep 26, 2022Samurai in the Edo Period: The Beginning of the EndThe birth of the Edo period marked a turning point for samurai. After over a century of near-constant warfare in the Warring States period, Japan was united under Tokugawa Ieyasu. His campaign culminated in his triumph at the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, a moment that has been called the…Ronin2 min readRonin2 min read
