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Jon at Handiwork Games
@handiworkgames.bsky.social
Scotland-based #ttrpg developer and publisher of #BEOWULF Age of Heroes, #astaterpg second edition, #Maskwitches, Silver Road, Jon Hodgson Backdrop books, #ColdCity, Hot War, #FiveEvil and more

https://handiwork.games
Some tools and foods from Pine Pitch Black edition of Maskwitches.
November 16, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Some evil spirits from Maskwitches Pine Pitch Black also in monochrome.
November 16, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Some images from Pine Pitch Black, the fancy monochrome edition of Maskwitches. I really like how these came out. Totally different feel to the colour version.
November 16, 2025 at 9:34 PM
It’s fading. The sacred mug. But it’s ok. Once the design is completely gone, I will be better.
November 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Update up at Trench Crusade Backdrop Books! Late pledges are open, and check out these samples of the Golden Seal backdrops. There's no special effects applied to the image of the Artillery Witch in front of that backdrop. It just works like that!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/han...
November 14, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Behind the scenes! I'm using some @fenrisgames.com rubble because of course, and a variety of scratch built scenery. I knew we wouldn't see the tops of my Trench Catherine wheels - they're there for some extra foreground verticals. The backdrop book is A4 on this occasion - right fit for the shot.
November 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I got my @badsquiddogames.bsky.social Resistance figures! These are a brilliant commemoration of the resistance against fascism in World War 2. They also make great character figures.
I've shot them here in black and white against the World War Ruins Backdrop Book. Packing pre-orders right now!
November 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
It's another episode of your favourite 1970s children's animation "The Maskwitches and the hungry dead shivering like flukes through our pine-tar souls".

I'd say I'm sorry to people frightened of the Maskwitches and the teeth stuff, but you'd know I was lying.

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November 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
a|state second edition presents a return to the dystopian sci-fi setting of The City, now through the lens of Forged in the Dark. Featuring the Trouble Engine, which will be part of Blades '68.

It's out now. handiwork.games/games/astate
November 13, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Yeah need to do more of these. Another one with the original skies book
#jhbackdrops
November 12, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I kinda forgot about my rewilded gunplas. There’s loads more of them now. Maybe tomorrow I’ll make some time.

Backdrop is from the first Skies book. #jhbackdrops
November 12, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Heheh misleading youths into the tabletop games industry at our local high school.

“Be the person you needed to meet when you were 15” etc
November 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
November 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
It's that time again!
A friendly reminder: if you want to use our Backdrop Books in commercial projects, you'll need a license. The good news is they're cheap, and easy to get. Don't forget, proper crediting is part of the license!

handiwork.games/licensing-fo... #jhbackdrops
November 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Experiments with the brand new More Skies Backdrop Book and some Maskwitches...
November 11, 2025 at 1:13 PM
A wild newsletter appears! It is super effective!
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November 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The all new More Skies Backdrop Book is printed and with us now. We'll start dispatch on Wednesday. Secure your copy right away to avoid the disappointment of waiting for the reprint!
handiwork.games/product-cate...
Here we see Turkey Man from @badsquiddogames.bsky.social enjoying the outdoors.
November 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I took some quick pics with some @knucklebonesminis.bsky.social minis. Some classic Hollywood vibes to this More Skies book I think.

I’ll do something more elaborate in the week. Maybe with smoke.
November 8, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Mission accomplished thanks to Black Lion Games in Edinburgh! Hmm. I hope the final project that was missing this piece doesn’t get me into trouble. It’s being made with absolute affection and reverence for a legally actionable thing. We’ll see, I guess!
November 8, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Just a couple of big BEOWULF landscape paintings that are kinda mood right now.
November 7, 2025 at 10:19 PM
New Backdrop Books! We've got both print runs here at Handiwork HQ right now, and dispatch will start next week. But you can secure your copies now!
All the details are here:
handiwork.games/new-backdrop...
And expect lots of photos using these books hereabouts!
#jhbackdrops
November 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Wow. Cold City has 100% five star rating @drivethrurpg.com and a series of brilliant reviews: Hector writes: "Love the research, the feel, and the subtlety of game design. And for all that, it is fast-moving and on the low end of prep time."

www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5... #coldcity
November 7, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Gratitude post! Today I am extremely grateful for Tanya Floaker’s amazing work on Mapmaker’s Guide for a|state, alongside their amazing perseverance with my entirely unreasonable demand that we’re not talking about it until it’s written.
November 7, 2025 at 8:52 AM
a|state second edition - out now. handiwork.games/games/astate
#astaterpg #ttrpg
November 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Back in stock - it’s The Hermit’s Sanctuary print book. This one was double ENnie-nommed! Grab some form of 5e rules and this book gives you else everyone you need to play a BEOWULF adventure! The PDF version is absolutely free and there’s a link at our store:

handiwork.games/product/beow...
November 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM