Carl Hess
@original-carl.bsky.social
Software Engineer, TTRPG Enthusiast
Yay! I love seasonal Sunday comics.
December 7, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Yay! I love seasonal Sunday comics.
I watched Ad Astra (James Gray) last night in a double feature with Sunshine (Danny Boyle).
👍🏻👍🏻
Great sci fi gaming material in both, in my opinion. Borrow from the best, they say.
👍🏻👍🏻
Great sci fi gaming material in both, in my opinion. Borrow from the best, they say.
December 5, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I watched Ad Astra (James Gray) last night in a double feature with Sunshine (Danny Boyle).
👍🏻👍🏻
Great sci fi gaming material in both, in my opinion. Borrow from the best, they say.
👍🏻👍🏻
Great sci fi gaming material in both, in my opinion. Borrow from the best, they say.
You better watch out.
December 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM
You better watch out.
Here’s some new alterna-Traveller for Cepheus! I hope you sell a ton, Adam.
HARD VACUUM 11: Massacre Moon:
The PCs must roll skill checks to investigate what happened to a missing science team. And pilot a combat drone to fight mercs and raiders trying to cover up a deadly conspiracy. #CepheusEngine #TravellerRPG
#SelfPromotionSaturday
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
The PCs must roll skill checks to investigate what happened to a missing science team. And pilot a combat drone to fight mercs and raiders trying to cover up a deadly conspiracy. #CepheusEngine #TravellerRPG
#SelfPromotionSaturday
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
November 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Here’s some new alterna-Traveller for Cepheus! I hope you sell a ton, Adam.
Riding the Hyperlite is my blog about developing my own sci fi role-playing adventure game. You can read my latest post here: hyperlite.bearblog.dev/the-adventure/
The Adventure
, the module, has 4 adventures in it. I would need 1 for ArcaneCon, and I wanted one that wouldn't involve a lot of tactical play. I wanted social over co...
hyperlite.bearblog.dev
November 21, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Riding the Hyperlite is my blog about developing my own sci fi role-playing adventure game. You can read my latest post here: hyperlite.bearblog.dev/the-adventure/
I drew some heads.
November 19, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I drew some heads.
New bloggings. hyperlite.bearblog.dev/the-scenario
The Scenario
Once I was satisfied enough with the flow of chargen (Character Generation) I had to figure out what the game was going to be. What would be fun to run? Wh...
hyperlite.bearblog.dev
November 16, 2025 at 10:01 PM
New bloggings. hyperlite.bearblog.dev/the-scenario
It has been many, many years since I blogged anything. I have some technical skills to improve.
Bearblog has a great aesthetic. I love lightweight platforms like this. I’ll write for a month and if I still like it I’ll pay for it.
Probably going to pay for it. 🐻
Bearblog has a great aesthetic. I love lightweight platforms like this. I’ll write for a month and if I still like it I’ll pay for it.
Probably going to pay for it. 🐻
November 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
It has been many, many years since I blogged anything. I have some technical skills to improve.
Bearblog has a great aesthetic. I love lightweight platforms like this. I’ll write for a month and if I still like it I’ll pay for it.
Probably going to pay for it. 🐻
Bearblog has a great aesthetic. I love lightweight platforms like this. I’ll write for a month and if I still like it I’ll pay for it.
Probably going to pay for it. 🐻
I run a modified Traveller game for some friends far away and it’s been really good. I get to test out stuff that I’ve been holding onto for years.
I’m running a hex crawl for them at the moment. It’s a classic module and has some fun bits, but I need to streamline the game loop. More to come.
I’m running a hex crawl for them at the moment. It’s a classic module and has some fun bits, but I need to streamline the game loop. More to come.
November 14, 2025 at 2:55 AM
I run a modified Traveller game for some friends far away and it’s been really good. I get to test out stuff that I’ve been holding onto for years.
I’m running a hex crawl for them at the moment. It’s a classic module and has some fun bits, but I need to streamline the game loop. More to come.
I’m running a hex crawl for them at the moment. It’s a classic module and has some fun bits, but I need to streamline the game loop. More to come.
I ran a Traveller game at ArcaneCon Saturday that was one of the best games I’ve ever run. Like, top 10 of my life, I think.
Everyone was so happy and energized when we concluded. I’m going to carry that with me for a while.
ArcaneCon was 10/10 this year. 🤘🏻
Everyone was so happy and energized when we concluded. I’m going to carry that with me for a while.
ArcaneCon was 10/10 this year. 🤘🏻
November 9, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I ran a Traveller game at ArcaneCon Saturday that was one of the best games I’ve ever run. Like, top 10 of my life, I think.
Everyone was so happy and energized when we concluded. I’m going to carry that with me for a while.
ArcaneCon was 10/10 this year. 🤘🏻
Everyone was so happy and energized when we concluded. I’m going to carry that with me for a while.
ArcaneCon was 10/10 this year. 🤘🏻
@arcanesword.bsky.social the West Hartford Tabletop Game Club is on our way to the greatest independent tabletop game convention in central New England!
www.arcaneswordpress.com/arcanecon
www.arcaneswordpress.com/arcanecon
ArcaneCon | Arcane Sword Press
www.arcaneswordpress.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:47 AM
@arcanesword.bsky.social the West Hartford Tabletop Game Club is on our way to the greatest independent tabletop game convention in central New England!
www.arcaneswordpress.com/arcanecon
www.arcaneswordpress.com/arcanecon
DCC is a brutal game. Failure is punished severely and risk is difficult to evaluate when everything in a scenario potentially can come alive and kill your character.
However, in group of seven in the right mindset it can be hilarious.
However, in group of seven in the right mindset it can be hilarious.
November 6, 2025 at 11:15 PM
DCC is a brutal game. Failure is punished severely and risk is difficult to evaluate when everything in a scenario potentially can come alive and kill your character.
However, in group of seven in the right mindset it can be hilarious.
However, in group of seven in the right mindset it can be hilarious.
It’s been a minute!
I’ll be at ArcaneCon (hosted by @arcanesword.bsky.social ) in North Hampton, Mass on Saturday.
At 1pm, I’m running Traveller ‘77 to showcase and demo the greatest sci fi role-playing game ever made, in my opinion.
I can only hope I deliver the session it deserves!
I’ll be at ArcaneCon (hosted by @arcanesword.bsky.social ) in North Hampton, Mass on Saturday.
At 1pm, I’m running Traveller ‘77 to showcase and demo the greatest sci fi role-playing game ever made, in my opinion.
I can only hope I deliver the session it deserves!
November 4, 2025 at 4:04 AM
It’s been a minute!
I’ll be at ArcaneCon (hosted by @arcanesword.bsky.social ) in North Hampton, Mass on Saturday.
At 1pm, I’m running Traveller ‘77 to showcase and demo the greatest sci fi role-playing game ever made, in my opinion.
I can only hope I deliver the session it deserves!
I’ll be at ArcaneCon (hosted by @arcanesword.bsky.social ) in North Hampton, Mass on Saturday.
At 1pm, I’m running Traveller ‘77 to showcase and demo the greatest sci fi role-playing game ever made, in my opinion.
I can only hope I deliver the session it deserves!
My mother-in-law’s favorite holiday season was Halloween. I miss you, Ginger. 😿
A great #Halloween comic by Dami Lee dami-lee.com
October 2, 2025 at 3:36 PM
My mother-in-law’s favorite holiday season was Halloween. I miss you, Ginger. 😿
I do enjoy a good rat. Banksy is a big fan, too. They’re survivors and I admire that.
A sudden attack of inspiration has me slapping together a quick Mork Borg supplement.
And of course, it needed a cover image.
I bring you
"Scavenger"
Black & Yellow digital piece.
Oct 1, 2025
Dyson Logos
And of course, it needed a cover image.
I bring you
"Scavenger"
Black & Yellow digital piece.
Oct 1, 2025
Dyson Logos
October 2, 2025 at 1:29 AM
I do enjoy a good rat. Banksy is a big fan, too. They’re survivors and I admire that.
So metal!
September 30, 2025 at 12:42 AM
So metal!
My second-ever DCC funnel sheet. Innis lived. He is now Innis Tawinnis “the bandit” a first level warrior/fighter. First game as a level 1 next Tuesday.
September 30, 2025 at 12:13 AM
My second-ever DCC funnel sheet. Innis lived. He is now Innis Tawinnis “the bandit” a first level warrior/fighter. First game as a level 1 next Tuesday.
Are you in or around Hartford, CT? Tomorrow afternoon at 1pm, I and a few other members of the WHPL Game Club will be at Parkville Market tomorrow at 1pm trying out Pirate Borg for about 3 hours.
Reply if you’re interested in joining!
Reply if you’re interested in joining!
September 21, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Are you in or around Hartford, CT? Tomorrow afternoon at 1pm, I and a few other members of the WHPL Game Club will be at Parkville Market tomorrow at 1pm trying out Pirate Borg for about 3 hours.
Reply if you’re interested in joining!
Reply if you’re interested in joining!
Sage advice. Dungeons ducks don’t make great dates.
September 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Sage advice. Dungeons ducks don’t make great dates.
Spot on review. 👇🏻
I've been replaying FTL every 3 months for 13 years. A difficult but truly effective game, which you can learn to master as you go. One of my favorite games, ever.
And @benprunty.bsky.social 's soundtrack is so good. 👌
And @benprunty.bsky.social 's soundtrack is so good. 👌
September 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Spot on review. 👇🏻
I love this piece. I heard it was originally intended as back glass for D&D pinball table.
« Dungeon Masters Screen », 1979
by David A. Trampier (American artist, 1954–2014)
Illustration for #AdvancedDungeonsAndDragons "Dungeon Masters Screen", TSR Inc., 1979
#vintagefantasyart #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #davidtrampier #DMScreen #roleplaying #adnd #ttrpg #frpg #DungeonMaster #DAT
by David A. Trampier (American artist, 1954–2014)
Illustration for #AdvancedDungeonsAndDragons "Dungeon Masters Screen", TSR Inc., 1979
#vintagefantasyart #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #davidtrampier #DMScreen #roleplaying #adnd #ttrpg #frpg #DungeonMaster #DAT
September 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I love this piece. I heard it was originally intended as back glass for D&D pinball table.
I support this sentiment. Hack your game, whatever you’re playing. Make it your own.
I’m about to hack #PirateBorg which is nearly perfect in its implementation! This is irrelevant to me! I will make it my own!
I’m about to hack #PirateBorg which is nearly perfect in its implementation! This is irrelevant to me! I will make it my own!
September 4, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I support this sentiment. Hack your game, whatever you’re playing. Make it your own.
I’m about to hack #PirateBorg which is nearly perfect in its implementation! This is irrelevant to me! I will make it my own!
I’m about to hack #PirateBorg which is nearly perfect in its implementation! This is irrelevant to me! I will make it my own!
Reposted by Carl Hess
Turned in name change paperwork.
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August 28, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Turned in name change paperwork.
Day 1. It’s happening.
Want to help me be me? Give. Share. RT widely! My goal is $1K by October. Every bit helps break the past and lights up the future! Thank you! ko-fi.com/penofsmiting
Day 1. It’s happening.
Want to help me be me? Give. Share. RT widely! My goal is $1K by October. Every bit helps break the past and lights up the future! Thank you! ko-fi.com/penofsmiting
This Saturday is game day, and for the first time since I started the club, I won’t be running a game or a demo. Instead, I’ll be playing a #PirateBorg game run by a fellow club member and friend.
I’m excited to play.
I’m excited to play.
a man with a beard is wearing a pirate costume and laughing .
Alt: Movie star and living cultural icon Tim Curry wearing a beard and a pirate costume and laughing.
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August 28, 2025 at 12:22 AM
This Saturday is game day, and for the first time since I started the club, I won’t be running a game or a demo. Instead, I’ll be playing a #PirateBorg game run by a fellow club member and friend.
I’m excited to play.
I’m excited to play.