The Department of Unusual Observations
@deptofunusual.bsky.social
The Department of Unusual Observation is a small creative studio devoted to exploring the strange. I design pulp-inspired RPG modules, narrative experiments, interactive stories, and tabletop games.
https://deptofunusual.itch.io
https://deptofunusual.itch.io
*Turns on easy listening radio station.* Weezer is playing.
*Dies*
*Dies*
November 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
*Turns on easy listening radio station.* Weezer is playing.
*Dies*
*Dies*
I'M not listening to the K-Pop Demon Hunters Official Soundtrack, YOU are listening to the K-Pop Demon Hunters Official Soundtrack.
October 31, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I'M not listening to the K-Pop Demon Hunters Official Soundtrack, YOU are listening to the K-Pop Demon Hunters Official Soundtrack.
Alright all of my 16.4 followers - I encourage you to support this!
Bug Busters TTRPG
Play scrappy working class exterminators protecting the planet from a secret alien invasion! Back it now!
www.kickstarter.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Alright all of my 16.4 followers - I encourage you to support this!
Only 2 community copies left! deptofunusual.itch.io/commander-co...
September 28, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Only 2 community copies left! deptofunusual.itch.io/commander-co...
It is finished. deptofunusual.itch.io/statbooks
Statbooks for Shadowdark by The Department of Unusual Observations
6 FREE Class-based character folios for Shadowdark
deptofunusual.itch.io
September 26, 2025 at 2:22 AM
It is finished. deptofunusual.itch.io/statbooks
“Creative ideas are worthless. (Unless they are actualized)” @CirclesConference
September 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM
“Creative ideas are worthless. (Unless they are actualized)” @CirclesConference
Just about ready to release these for anybody to use!
September 21, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Just about ready to release these for anybody to use!
Aaaaaaaaannd we're live! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dep...
The Lycan Pelt
A 12-page Grimdark Adventure Module for Shadowdark / OSR
www.kickstarter.com
September 11, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Aaaaaaaaannd we're live! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dep...
Grab your copy of Quick Draw at Wrath Gorge for FREE today and tomorrow! deptofunusual.itch.io/quick-draw-a...
September 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Grab your copy of Quick Draw at Wrath Gorge for FREE today and tomorrow! deptofunusual.itch.io/quick-draw-a...
Things that help exercise my patience into greater strength: Outlook's search feature, waiting behind the technologically illiterate masses at self-checkout at 2pm in Walmart, my desire to spend all my money collecting every neat thing I find.
September 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Things that help exercise my patience into greater strength: Outlook's search feature, waiting behind the technologically illiterate masses at self-checkout at 2pm in Walmart, my desire to spend all my money collecting every neat thing I find.
Working on some free Shadowdark character sheets / folios. Check back soon!
September 5, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Working on some free Shadowdark character sheets / folios. Check back soon!
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God I had so much fun playing through this w/ my group. The way it’s built, you are just thrown into the wildest scenarios. Goofy at times and equally brutal if you let your guard down. Perfect for my pc, an arrogant weeb protected by a samurai spirit sent by hell as punishment. He hates this kid
September 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
God I had so much fun playing through this w/ my group. The way it’s built, you are just thrown into the wildest scenarios. Goofy at times and equally brutal if you let your guard down. Perfect for my pc, an arrogant weeb protected by a samurai spirit sent by hell as punishment. He hates this kid
THESE DARN SCRATCH DISKS - always filling up when I nest files in files!
September 1, 2025 at 10:07 PM
THESE DARN SCRATCH DISKS - always filling up when I nest files in files!
Using the holiday to wrap up The Lycan Pelt today. Kickstarting soon.
September 1, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Using the holiday to wrap up The Lycan Pelt today. Kickstarting soon.
10 games to get to know me:
- Zork Nemesis
- Rise of the Triad
- Myst
- Ken Griffey Jr. Major League Baseball
- Final Fantasy VII
- Call of the Sea
- Borderlands 2
- Firewatch
- Sam & Max Hit the Road
- Transistor
- Zork Nemesis
- Rise of the Triad
- Myst
- Ken Griffey Jr. Major League Baseball
- Final Fantasy VII
- Call of the Sea
- Borderlands 2
- Firewatch
- Sam & Max Hit the Road
- Transistor
August 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM
10 games to get to know me:
- Zork Nemesis
- Rise of the Triad
- Myst
- Ken Griffey Jr. Major League Baseball
- Final Fantasy VII
- Call of the Sea
- Borderlands 2
- Firewatch
- Sam & Max Hit the Road
- Transistor
- Zork Nemesis
- Rise of the Triad
- Myst
- Ken Griffey Jr. Major League Baseball
- Final Fantasy VII
- Call of the Sea
- Borderlands 2
- Firewatch
- Sam & Max Hit the Road
- Transistor
I'm trying to run my next rpg table through a series of one-shots over the next 3-6 months. Any recommendations?
August 21, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I'm trying to run my next rpg table through a series of one-shots over the next 3-6 months. Any recommendations?
A final parting gift I’m giving to a guy I’ve been mentoring the last 5 years as he goes off to college. I found the first D&D character he ever played, painted it up and made a little diorama. Hope he always remembers he’s got people pulling for him.
August 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
A final parting gift I’m giving to a guy I’ve been mentoring the last 5 years as he goes off to college. I found the first D&D character he ever played, painted it up and made a little diorama. Hope he always remembers he’s got people pulling for him.
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To celebrate finishing the post-playtest revisions on Blades '68 ( 🎉 ), here's an homage to @johnharper.bsky.social's iconic cover in the style of Seymour Chwast / Push Pin Studios.
(this isn't the actual cover, just having fun)
(this isn't the actual cover, just having fun)
August 19, 2025 at 4:11 AM
To celebrate finishing the post-playtest revisions on Blades '68 ( 🎉 ), here's an homage to @johnharper.bsky.social's iconic cover in the style of Seymour Chwast / Push Pin Studios.
(this isn't the actual cover, just having fun)
(this isn't the actual cover, just having fun)
Our society has transcended the old ways. Bring me more of this new high minded spam!
August 19, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Our society has transcended the old ways. Bring me more of this new high minded spam!
Describe yourself by putting 3 things on your desk. Go.
August 19, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Describe yourself by putting 3 things on your desk. Go.
It’s like looking at the lawn I just mowed. The pinnacle of being a maker is just to make. How do you find yourself enjoying the fruits of your labors?
August 15, 2025 at 11:54 PM
It’s like looking at the lawn I just mowed. The pinnacle of being a maker is just to make. How do you find yourself enjoying the fruits of your labors?
Favorite graphic designer: Mike McQuade. His editorial / brutalist style is straight up lights out.
August 15, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Favorite graphic designer: Mike McQuade. His editorial / brutalist style is straight up lights out.
Went back and designed this little RX label for Radio Waves. Gonna put 2D6 in the bottle.
August 14, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Went back and designed this little RX label for Radio Waves. Gonna put 2D6 in the bottle.
*whistles - slaps the hood twice*
August 13, 2025 at 11:09 PM
*whistles - slaps the hood twice*