Carlos Cisco
@carloscisco.bsky.social
Film/TV/TTRPG Writer
Star Trek: Discovery, East Los High
Star Trek Adventures, Arcadia, Flee Mortals, Draw Steel, Candela Obscura, Daggerheart, Triangle Agency
Pistolheart: https://ckc09c.itch.io/pistolheart-vol-1
Star Trek: Discovery, East Los High
Star Trek Adventures, Arcadia, Flee Mortals, Draw Steel, Candela Obscura, Daggerheart, Triangle Agency
Pistolheart: https://ckc09c.itch.io/pistolheart-vol-1
Pinned
Pistolheart Vol 1 by Carlos Cisco
A supplement for Western Daggerheart campaigns by Carlos Cisco.
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LET HIM REST FOR GODS SAKE!
January 6, 2026 at 3:56 PM
LET HIM REST FOR GODS SAKE!
Flu is no joke. It’s been so long since I’ve gotten it I forgot how much it always lays me out.
January 6, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Flu is no joke. It’s been so long since I’ve gotten it I forgot how much it always lays me out.
LEON IS A GOD DAMN WIZARD!
The character sheet I’m holding here is Thavma, my tiefling wizard. Although she is not my first D&D character, or even my first 5e character, she was the one I was playing when I started my game design journey in earnest. Now we’re both wizards. Only a matter of time until I can cast fireball
Check it out it’s a Wizard holding a Wizard in the Wizards office
January 5, 2026 at 11:23 PM
LEON IS A GOD DAMN WIZARD!
Reposted by Carlos Cisco
Happy 2026 🎉
We can not wait to show you what we have in store for this year 👀
Starting with #Daggerheart being a featured game for New Gamemaster Month January!
Tomorrow the 6th join us for the first week of how to get started GMing Daggerheart: https://newgamemastermonth.com
We can not wait to show you what we have in store for this year 👀
Starting with #Daggerheart being a featured game for New Gamemaster Month January!
Tomorrow the 6th join us for the first week of how to get started GMing Daggerheart: https://newgamemastermonth.com
January 5, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Happy 2026 🎉
We can not wait to show you what we have in store for this year 👀
Starting with #Daggerheart being a featured game for New Gamemaster Month January!
Tomorrow the 6th join us for the first week of how to get started GMing Daggerheart: https://newgamemastermonth.com
We can not wait to show you what we have in store for this year 👀
Starting with #Daggerheart being a featured game for New Gamemaster Month January!
Tomorrow the 6th join us for the first week of how to get started GMing Daggerheart: https://newgamemastermonth.com
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Today’s a big for MCDM! Thanks to everyone who made the Crack the Sun crowdfunding campaign a success! It’s gonna be magic! As of today, I’m no longer the Lead Designer of Draw Steel products, and I’m stepping into the role of Game Director of our next RPG, Crows. I can’t wait to play it with you.
January 5, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Today’s a big for MCDM! Thanks to everyone who made the Crack the Sun crowdfunding campaign a success! It’s gonna be magic! As of today, I’m no longer the Lead Designer of Draw Steel products, and I’m stepping into the role of Game Director of our next RPG, Crows. I can’t wait to play it with you.
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Knowing how great the designs from @barilleon.com and @scooterbeast.bsky.social are, you know for a fact this is going to be amazing.
And then there's also a fantastic premise, and it's FREE
What are you waiting for? Go check it out!
barilleon.itch.io/dragon-grafter
And then there's also a fantastic premise, and it's FREE
What are you waiting for? Go check it out!
barilleon.itch.io/dragon-grafter
January 4, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Knowing how great the designs from @barilleon.com and @scooterbeast.bsky.social are, you know for a fact this is going to be amazing.
And then there's also a fantastic premise, and it's FREE
What are you waiting for? Go check it out!
barilleon.itch.io/dragon-grafter
And then there's also a fantastic premise, and it's FREE
What are you waiting for? Go check it out!
barilleon.itch.io/dragon-grafter
This is a super smart thread. AI discussion aside, I’ve always felt writing to a trend is the quickest way to fall behind it.
Better long term strategy is to cultivate an audience who wants YOUR WORK as opposed to an audience for the latest trending genre.
Better long term strategy is to cultivate an audience who wants YOUR WORK as opposed to an audience for the latest trending genre.
I was watching a video about an author who uses AI, and one of the things that stood out to me was how she talked about writing to market and how, as an author, writing what you want takes a backseat to the market when you get "serious" about it, and I vehemently disagree. 🧵
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January 4, 2026 at 3:42 PM
This is a super smart thread. AI discussion aside, I’ve always felt writing to a trend is the quickest way to fall behind it.
Better long term strategy is to cultivate an audience who wants YOUR WORK as opposed to an audience for the latest trending genre.
Better long term strategy is to cultivate an audience who wants YOUR WORK as opposed to an audience for the latest trending genre.
Every time I see someone hold a controller and “play videogames” it immediately sets my brain on fire and takes me out of the scene.
Most actors have no idea how to hold or handle a controller and it’s painfully obvious every time. Latest offender: Heated Rivalry.
Most actors have no idea how to hold or handle a controller and it’s painfully obvious every time. Latest offender: Heated Rivalry.
#FilmSky, a quick question; what is the pettiest thing you have had to be annoyed at a film? I ask because I am watching The Gift from 2000, and the main character does divination with Zener Cards, which are not the same thing as Tarot at all. Why go for a more boring looking option?
January 4, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Every time I see someone hold a controller and “play videogames” it immediately sets my brain on fire and takes me out of the scene.
Most actors have no idea how to hold or handle a controller and it’s painfully obvious every time. Latest offender: Heated Rivalry.
Most actors have no idea how to hold or handle a controller and it’s painfully obvious every time. Latest offender: Heated Rivalry.
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A brilliant opening maneuver. Framing his predecessor's tenure as aberrant and illegitimate is both totally reasonable and creates room for radical change.
I was wondering what Mamdani's first executive order would be, and I'm not disappointed by this.
He has wiped off the books EVERY Eric Adams executive order issued on or after September 26, 2024, the day Adams was indicted on federal bribery charges.
He has wiped off the books EVERY Eric Adams executive order issued on or after September 26, 2024, the day Adams was indicted on federal bribery charges.
January 2, 2026 at 6:09 AM
A brilliant opening maneuver. Framing his predecessor's tenure as aberrant and illegitimate is both totally reasonable and creates room for radical change.
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DISCO and Daggerheart. Two of my favorite things on this New Years Special along with @spottedgiraffe.bsky.social as we interview @carloscisco.bsky.social
✨NEW YEAR’S DAY✨
Kick off the New Year with a brand new episode of SNP as Julian & Giraffe sit down with writer and game designer @carloscisco.bsky.social for a conversation spanning Star Trek and tabletop RPGs. Premiering LIVE on YouTube and wherever you find your podcasts New Year’s Day morning!
Kick off the New Year with a brand new episode of SNP as Julian & Giraffe sit down with writer and game designer @carloscisco.bsky.social for a conversation spanning Star Trek and tabletop RPGs. Premiering LIVE on YouTube and wherever you find your podcasts New Year’s Day morning!
January 1, 2026 at 4:10 PM
DISCO and Daggerheart. Two of my favorite things on this New Years Special along with @spottedgiraffe.bsky.social as we interview @carloscisco.bsky.social
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Premiering on YouTube NOW!
✨NEW YEAR’S DAY✨
Kick off the New Year with a brand new episode of SNP as Julian & Giraffe sit down with writer and game designer @carloscisco.bsky.social for a conversation spanning Star Trek and tabletop RPGs. Premiering LIVE on YouTube and wherever you find your podcasts New Year’s Day morning!
Kick off the New Year with a brand new episode of SNP as Julian & Giraffe sit down with writer and game designer @carloscisco.bsky.social for a conversation spanning Star Trek and tabletop RPGs. Premiering LIVE on YouTube and wherever you find your podcasts New Year’s Day morning!
January 1, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Premiering on YouTube NOW!
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We’re about 150 votes in the lead. Less than 3 hours left.
I think we got this. Any further votes are just a bigger fuck you to the AI slop merchant.
I think we got this. Any further votes are just a bigger fuck you to the AI slop merchant.
We were in first place in this film award voting.
A film made purely with AI just netted over 150 votes in 12 hours.
Now it's personal.
Please. Help us kick this THING's ass fair and square. ART FOR ARTISTS.
Reshare? VOTE!
www.shortoftheyear.com/audience-cho...
A film made purely with AI just netted over 150 votes in 12 hours.
Now it's personal.
Please. Help us kick this THING's ass fair and square. ART FOR ARTISTS.
Reshare? VOTE!
www.shortoftheyear.com/audience-cho...
Audience Choice Awards | Short of the Year
Vote for your favorite short films in the Short of the Year Audience Choice Awards. Watch, vote, and support independent filmmakers.
www.shortoftheyear.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM
We’re about 150 votes in the lead. Less than 3 hours left.
I think we got this. Any further votes are just a bigger fuck you to the AI slop merchant.
I think we got this. Any further votes are just a bigger fuck you to the AI slop merchant.
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Queens of the Dead is a campy queer zombie delight, that gets bonus points for casting Dominique Jackson from Pose (something every movie and show should be doing). Also, made a nice tonic after a bunch of holiday movies and awards screeners.
December 30, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Queens of the Dead is a campy queer zombie delight, that gets bonus points for casting Dominique Jackson from Pose (something every movie and show should be doing). Also, made a nice tonic after a bunch of holiday movies and awards screeners.
If you've never seen it... This is a really fun creature feature with one of cinema's gnarliest wet puppets, starring Robocop.
It's got shades of Alien, The Abyss, and The Thing all over it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ug...
It's got shades of Alien, The Abyss, and The Thing all over it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ug...
December 30, 2025 at 5:42 PM
If you've never seen it... This is a really fun creature feature with one of cinema's gnarliest wet puppets, starring Robocop.
It's got shades of Alien, The Abyss, and The Thing all over it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ug...
It's got shades of Alien, The Abyss, and The Thing all over it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ug...
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This org is doing really good work in a battered industry
Did you know they offer training for crew to find ways to monetize their highly specialized skills in other industries?
Not to replace a career but to support
entertainmentcommunity.org
Did you know they offer training for crew to find ways to monetize their highly specialized skills in other industries?
Not to replace a career but to support
entertainmentcommunity.org
Entertainment Community Fund
The Entertainment Community Fund is a national organization that provides support and services to the entertainment community in times of need or crisis. It offers access to Broadway house seats, spec...
entertainmentcommunity.org
December 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
This org is doing really good work in a battered industry
Did you know they offer training for crew to find ways to monetize their highly specialized skills in other industries?
Not to replace a career but to support
entertainmentcommunity.org
Did you know they offer training for crew to find ways to monetize their highly specialized skills in other industries?
Not to replace a career but to support
entertainmentcommunity.org
If you picked up the Volume 2 Preview Pack before it went on sale, this here is the sketch art for the adversaries in it.
Six more days to pick up Pistolheart Vol 1 while it's on sale!
In the meantime please enjoy some preview sketches of the Blackhats, done by Pistolheart's cover artist @coveofmadness.bsky.social!
In order: Sniper, Desperado, Sapper, Road Agent, Cattle Rustler
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In the meantime please enjoy some preview sketches of the Blackhats, done by Pistolheart's cover artist @coveofmadness.bsky.social!
In order: Sniper, Desperado, Sapper, Road Agent, Cattle Rustler
heartofdaggers.com/products/pis...
December 30, 2025 at 5:19 PM
If you picked up the Volume 2 Preview Pack before it went on sale, this here is the sketch art for the adversaries in it.
Six more days to pick up Pistolheart Vol 1 while it's on sale!
In the meantime please enjoy some preview sketches of the Blackhats, done by Pistolheart's cover artist @coveofmadness.bsky.social!
In order: Sniper, Desperado, Sapper, Road Agent, Cattle Rustler
heartofdaggers.com/products/pis...
In the meantime please enjoy some preview sketches of the Blackhats, done by Pistolheart's cover artist @coveofmadness.bsky.social!
In order: Sniper, Desperado, Sapper, Road Agent, Cattle Rustler
heartofdaggers.com/products/pis...
December 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Six more days to pick up Pistolheart Vol 1 while it's on sale!
In the meantime please enjoy some preview sketches of the Blackhats, done by Pistolheart's cover artist @coveofmadness.bsky.social!
In order: Sniper, Desperado, Sapper, Road Agent, Cattle Rustler
heartofdaggers.com/products/pis...
In the meantime please enjoy some preview sketches of the Blackhats, done by Pistolheart's cover artist @coveofmadness.bsky.social!
In order: Sniper, Desperado, Sapper, Road Agent, Cattle Rustler
heartofdaggers.com/products/pis...
Leon, as per usual, out here dropping bangers before 9am.
What do you mean you’re talking about incentive I solved that exactly one year ago
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Reel In Your Players With Motivation and Incentive - Barilleon's Web Zone
This is a blog post about player motivation. But first, I want to talk about project management. When I was in college for computer science, I had to take a project management course. I don’t know why...
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December 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Leon, as per usual, out here dropping bangers before 9am.
Who else has questions about the person who hides Delicious Wall Chicken and Pot Roasts in Dracula's walls?
December 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Who else has questions about the person who hides Delicious Wall Chicken and Pot Roasts in Dracula's walls?
Still one of the greatest vampire movies (AND one of the best movies about making movies) that I am perpetually surprised no one has seen to heard of.
December 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Still one of the greatest vampire movies (AND one of the best movies about making movies) that I am perpetually surprised no one has seen to heard of.
10 TTRPGs I want to play/run in 2026
Heart
Spire
Slugblaster
Draw Steel
Daggerheart
The Time We Have
Mothership
Die
A Land Once Magic
Mystic Bastionland
Heart
Spire
Slugblaster
Draw Steel
Daggerheart
The Time We Have
Mothership
Die
A Land Once Magic
Mystic Bastionland
10 ttrpgs I want to play/run in 2026
A Land Once Magic
Draw Steel
The Between
Armour Astir
The Time We Have
Ambition
The Beckoning Dream
Fabula Ultima
Mörk Sol
The Lands Remaining
(Daggerheart is a free space)
A Land Once Magic
Draw Steel
The Between
Armour Astir
The Time We Have
Ambition
The Beckoning Dream
Fabula Ultima
Mörk Sol
The Lands Remaining
(Daggerheart is a free space)
10 TTRPGS I want to play/run in 2026✨
-V:TM
-W:TA
-C:TL
-10 Candles
-Fallout RPG
-Daggerheart
-This Discord has Ghosts in it
-H:TR
-Good Society
-More social deduction games 👁️👁️
-V:TM
-W:TA
-C:TL
-10 Candles
-Fallout RPG
-Daggerheart
-This Discord has Ghosts in it
-H:TR
-Good Society
-More social deduction games 👁️👁️
December 30, 2025 at 2:22 PM
10 TTRPGs I want to play/run in 2026
Heart
Spire
Slugblaster
Draw Steel
Daggerheart
The Time We Have
Mothership
Die
A Land Once Magic
Mystic Bastionland
Heart
Spire
Slugblaster
Draw Steel
Daggerheart
The Time We Have
Mothership
Die
A Land Once Magic
Mystic Bastionland
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In Tabletop Roleplaying Games the idea of royalties is still relatively new; more of us at the publishing level need to be thinking about ways to undermine the existing paradigm and build to sustain our comrades and collaborators in the long term and give them the fruits of their own labor
My wife had a single line in Kung Fu Panda 17 years ago and still gets checks every few months. Most are way smaller than this, but devs get $0 even though the games we work on will likely be sold for 10+ years soooo yeah.
December 29, 2025 at 10:45 PM
In Tabletop Roleplaying Games the idea of royalties is still relatively new; more of us at the publishing level need to be thinking about ways to undermine the existing paradigm and build to sustain our comrades and collaborators in the long term and give them the fruits of their own labor
Reposted by Carlos Cisco
My wife had a single line in Kung Fu Panda 17 years ago and still gets checks every few months. Most are way smaller than this, but devs get $0 even though the games we work on will likely be sold for 10+ years soooo yeah.
December 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
My wife had a single line in Kung Fu Panda 17 years ago and still gets checks every few months. Most are way smaller than this, but devs get $0 even though the games we work on will likely be sold for 10+ years soooo yeah.
It all gives big "Idiots are People Two" protest energy from 30 Rock.
December 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
It all gives big "Idiots are People Two" protest energy from 30 Rock.