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
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...
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!
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...
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!
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.
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.
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!
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*
And another!
August 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
And another!
Led a session of Mausritter for my nephews - had them illustrate their characters. This one turned out super rad.
August 13, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Led a session of Mausritter for my nephews - had them illustrate their characters. This one turned out super rad.
Next up on deck: The Lycan Pelt, a micro setting for Shadowdark!
August 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Next up on deck: The Lycan Pelt, a micro setting for Shadowdark!
Used the old Zork maps to inspire this. If you know what that means, it’s time to take your medicine.
August 9, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Used the old Zork maps to inspire this. If you know what that means, it’s time to take your medicine.
Didn’t get a chance to finish this before the Appendix N Jam so I’m building it out a little more before releasing it.
August 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Didn’t get a chance to finish this before the Appendix N Jam so I’m building it out a little more before releasing it.
Inspiration / Gravity Falls
August 8, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Inspiration / Gravity Falls
Finally knocked out this book in one sitting last night. Thanks for the recco @exeunt.press!
August 6, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Finally knocked out this book in one sitting last night. Thanks for the recco @exeunt.press!
Just finished antiquing the 3D ray gun from Commander Cosmic and the Daring Duel of Death!
May 24, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Just finished antiquing the 3D ray gun from Commander Cosmic and the Daring Duel of Death!
And we're off to the races! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dep...
February 2, 2025 at 9:22 PM
And we're off to the races! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dep...
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